Don’t miss out on the perfect project because you don’t have a bond program in place. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it’s essential for your business. What is a bond program? A bond program is a pre-arranged agreement that allows contractors to obtain multiple surety bonds quickly without needing to go […]
Category Archives: Contract Bonds
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Dec
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When it comes to surety bonds, “good enough” doesn’t cut it. At ZipBonds, we believe contractors and insurance agents deserve more speed, expertise, and support from start to finish. Unlike providers that dabble in both insurance and bonds, we focus 100% on surety. That means we don’t just issue bonds; we craft solutions. Our approach […]
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Dec
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ZipBonds is different from any other surety provider out there. Our customers come first, and we genuinely care about the outcome of your next project. When you partner with Zip, you gain a teammate who will walk with you through the bidding process until project completion. And we’re not just reliable, we’re FAST. We offer […]
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Learn how a ZipBonds contract bond agent helped a roofing contractor on a large bond by switching surety providers! Roofing Contractor Switches Bonding Agency After 30 Years The Story ZipBonds agent Tina had been reaching out to this family-owned and operated, third-generation roofing company for a long time. They’d been in business for over 60 […]
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If you’re a contractor, you can pre-qualify for the contract bonds you need in 3 minutes or less on our website. Here’s the process. How Contractor Prequalification Works Our proprietary Zip Score option provides an immediate bond capacity indication for contractor applicants in minutes. Better yet, you can get your bond capacity indication WITHOUT providing […]
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Most people have heard a cautionary tale about contracted work. Apprehensions toward contracted work exist in both the personal and business worlds. You may have even had a bad experience with a contractor yourself at some point. Websites like Angie’s List (now Angi) became popular to help people safely identify professional contractors with proven track […]
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Nov
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One of the most common risk mitigation tools in the construction industry is subcontractor bonding. As a general contractor, requiring your subcontractors to “bond back” can mitigate risk for you and the project owner, build your reputation, ensure quality, help you win larger jobs, and more! Read on to learn how subcontractor bonding works and […]
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When it comes to construction projects, payment bonds and performance bonds are crucial aspects of ensuring successful completion and financial protection. In this blog post, we’ll explore the differences between payment vs. performance bonds, shedding light on their purpose, who issues them, costs, expiration, refunding, and the process of obtaining them from a surety provider. […]