Understanding how bonds work is essential for contractors who need to stay compliant, win projects, and build trust with clients. Whether you are applying for a contractor license, bidding on a job, or managing employees, bonds play a key role in proving your credibility and financial responsibility. At Surety First, we make bonding simple. This […]

A contractor license bond is one of the most important requirements for becoming a licensed contractor. State licensing boards use these bonds to ensure contractors operate legally and ethically, and they are often a prerequisite to getting approved for a license. For contractors, understanding how these bonds work and how the market is changing can […]

Looking to become a licensed contractor? While each state sets its own rules, the process to get a contractor license generally includes meeting eligibility requirements, filing an application, passing exams, and showing proof of financial security. A key part of this process is understanding contractor insurance requirements, since many state boards and project owners require […]

Compliance is critical. Looking for more information? Keep reading to learn how to get a roofing license in California with Surely First. What Is a Roofing Contractor License? A C–39 license certifies that an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or joint venture is licensed to work on roofs. Before the construction of any building, […]

To contract and work on the vast majority of construction projects in California it’s required to be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board. The type of contracting license you obtain permits you to take on certain jobs while restricting you from others and requires specific experience for licensure. So how do you know […]

Getting a masonry contractor license can catapult your contracting career in a new and successful direction. As with acquiring a contractors license in any trade, becoming a licensed masonry contractor takes hard work and dedication. To receive a C-29 license from the Contractors State License Board, you must meet certain prerequisites, pass two exams, and […]

Being a refrigeration contractor can be a lucrative career. After all, how many people do you know who don’t have a refrigerator? It’s a contracting job that comes with steady work, which makes this type of licensure widely sought after. Find out more about what refrigeration contractors do, as well as what it takes to […]

One agency every California contractor needs to be familiar with is the Contractors State License Board. This government agency determines who can perform contracting work and how, as well as establishes the rules and requirements for licensure. Learn more about the Contractors State License Board below, including types of contractor licenses, who needs licensure to […]

In late September 2021, Senate Bill 607 was signed into law, changing the California contractor license bond amount from $15,000 to $25,000 and from $12,500 for the bond of qualifying individual to $25,000 as well. It has now become Chapter 367, Statute of 2021 of the California legal code.  Here’s what you need to know […]

Many successful small contractors have found working on public projects to be a highly lucrative niche as a result of barriers to entry that prevent non-bonded contractors from bidding on these types of projects. While often profitable, successfully navigating bonded projects takes time and experience and can be more involved than non bonded projects in the private […]