The Town of Ransom Canyon, Texas requires general contractors to file a $5,000 Contractor Permit Bond before any construction, repair, or alteration work can begin by a general contractor. Other tradesmen or subcontractors (plumbers, electricians, sign erectors, plasterers, concrete contractors, carpenters, painters, etc) can need a $5,000 Contractor Bond as well, however that can purchase a blanket bond one time to cover them for the year. Excavation contractors must also carry a surety bond but the amount may be increased up to $50,000 when work projects present peril.
All Ransom Canyon Contractor Bonds can be purchased for just $100. Blanket bonds can be purchased on monthly or multi year terms. The Excavation Bond is typically issued with a $5,000 limit so in many cases, it can be bought for $100 flat. If the Excavation Bond exceeds that bond limit, further underwriting will be required so please call (855) 296-2663.
Bond Term | Cost |
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Monthly | $10 |
1 Year | $100 |
2 Years | $175 |
3 Years | $250 |
Bond Limit | Cost |
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$5,000 | $100 |
After you have purchased your bond, Jet will prep your Ransom Canyon Contractor Bond and mail it to your specified address. You will still need to sign the bond and submit to:
Town of Ransom Canyon
24 Lee Kitchens Dr
Ransom Canyon, TX 79366-2299
The purpose of this bond is so that those who hired a contractor will not have financial repercussions from the contractor’s inability or unwillingness to fulfill the job as agreed upon. Think of a carpenter who is hired to install cabinetry, but the doors are not flush, showing poor workmanship. The carpenter would be responsible for fixing the areas that need to be brought into compliance with the contract. Otherwise, the client can file a claim on the Contractor Bond to account for getting the cabinets fixed by someone else.
If a claim is filed, Jet will have to pay out the injured client (no more than $5,000) as compensation for loss or damages. But the contractor is not released from liability, but will need to pay Jet back to restore the bond. Unfortunately, this is the case with all surety companies and bonding requirements, but it keeps the prices low and contractors on the job.