We heard the land Wichita Falls is on was won in a poker game. While the City may be based on a bet, you can be sure there is no gamble when it comes to purchasing a surety bond with Jet Insurance Company. You are going to get the best service for the Contractor Compliance Bond that is required by the City of Wichita Falls, TX.
The cost of the bond is dependent on the bond limit set by the City. For the $25,000 bond requirement, the price is set at $250. For the $50,000 and $100,000 bond limit, the price of the bonds starts at $375 and $500, respectively, but is based on the personal credit of the contractor applying for the bond*.
Type of Work | Limit | Cost |
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Residential/Commercial Remodel under $50k, Residential Roofing, Siding, Excavation, Paving, Swimming Pool | $25,000 | $250 |
New Residential Construction | $50,000 | $375* |
General Contractor, Commercial Roofing | $100,000 | $750* |
Once purchased (which only takes a couple of minutes online) the bond will be sent to the contractor to be signed and submitted directly to the City at the following address:
City of Wichita Falls
1300 7th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76307-7531
Should the bond need to be renewed after the first year, Jet will send a renewal notice in the months prior to the bond expiration date. Contractors need only make payment to extend the bond term as needed.
The bond is required by the City of Wichita Falls to financially protect other parties from contractors from three areas of potential risk:
In all likelihood, the bond will never be used. Contractors need only uphold their warranty, follow the code, and correct any damages they create. Hopefully, nothing ever arises. General liability (if the contractor has it) will cover catastrophic accidents and will prevent bond issues where applicable. The City requires insurance on certain projects, so contractors are covered against certain lawsuits.
As you can see the bond protects others from the contractor and is not for the contractor’s benefit. That is why the City of Wichita Falls wants it in place before a permit is issued.