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Old 09-02-2009, 11:26 AM   #1
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Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get A Bond?

I'm bidding a waterproofing job and I need a bond for about a $150k project. I probably have enough assets to get this, but I don't know who to go to. I'm a new company so a bonding company may be hesitant to bond me.

Does anyone know where I could go?

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Old 09-02-2009, 11:27 AM   #2
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try a google search
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Ask your insurance company.
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ditto what angus said
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Your insurance company.
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Old 09-02-2009, 05:29 PM   #6
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I was kind of hoping somebody knew someone who did this since everyone here is a contractor.


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Your insurance company.
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Ask your insurance company.


Most insurance brokers can get you a bond also....
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You do have insurance, right??
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try ebay
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try ebay
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YEAH! I wonder how tall that damn doll is!
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absolutely!
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Old 09-02-2009, 10:33 PM   #15
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Re: Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get A Bond?

Perhaps I could look at the Ads on this page. I'll ask my insurance guy. I have insurance but the problem is that I'm a new company and bonding companies don't want any part of it even though I have plenty of money.


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Who is requiring the bond?
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Re: Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get A Bond?

Insurance companies that issue surety bonds are usually more concerned
with your knowledge , experience and company track record (finishing projects) than they are with how much you have in a bank.
Although having the assets to back up the job could'nt hurt.
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What is this constructonomics link you provide in your post? Is this your company?
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Perhaps I could look at the Ads on this page. I'll ask my insurance guy. I have insurance but the problem is that I'm a new company and bonding companies don't want any part of it even though I have plenty of money.


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Perhaps I could look at the Ads on this page. I'll ask my insurance guy. I have insurance but the problem is that I'm a new company and bonding companies don't want any part of it even though I have plenty of money.
uh..if you have "plenty of money" post your own bond.

I NEVER saw an insurance company that wouldn't take your money. It's all about RISK. A bond on 007 might cost more but that's why Loyds of London exists.
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