Looking to become a licensed contractor in California?  While the process and requirements necessary to become a licensed California contractor are extensive, this guide is meant to provide a rough outline of the general process.  It should be noted that the steps and requirements for obtaining a contractors license can change without notice and contractors […]

According to contractors we have spoken with regarding license bond requirements, the guidelines pertaining to a Bond of Qualifying Individual (BQI) are certainly one of the more confusing topics.  While many contractors will not require a BQI, those that do should carefully plan how their license is qualified, particularly if the parties to a license have credit […]

Many contractors in California receiving their bond renewal for the first time in years may be shocked to see how much it has increased.  The cause?  Often times, though not always, it’s poor credit.  In maintaining sound underwriting guidelines, many sureties are drawing a hard line on license bond pricing for contractors with poor credit, with some seeing […]

If you’re like many contractors, you’ve probably thought about marketing your business online, but haven’t taken the plunge as of yet for a variety of reasons.  If you find yourself on the fence, this beginner’s guide will help make the experience less daunting and much more rewarding.  Many contractors choose not to venture into online marketing because […]

As a condition for maintaining an active contractor’s license in California, all contractors must file a $15,000 license bond with the Contractors State License Board and this amount has generally increased over time to keep pace with inflation.  An exception to this rule allows contractors to post $15,000 cash with the CSLB in lieu of a […]

If you’re like many contractors searching for an affordable license bond, you’re probably wondering what the new GETMYCLB bond program from Suretec is, as well as what their role is in providing license bonds for California contractors.  Hopefully this sheds some light on GETMYCLB and their place in the California contractor license bond marketplace.   […]

The prolonged downturn in the California construction industry over the past few years has strained the finances of many contractors, some of which  must now overcome bad credit, among other hurdles in securing affordable license bonding.   Contractors license bond rates in California are generally based on many factors including license and credit history, with each […]