New London Excavation Permit Bond

Who needs an excavation permit bond in New London, Connecticut?

All contractors who excavate in the roadway or city right-of-way must obtain a permit and post a $10,000 permit bond. Additionally, these contractors must provide the following:

• An insurance certificate for the following:
  • Bodily injury liability insurance, including wrongful death
  • Property damage insurance: $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
  • Products or completed operations insurance: $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
  • Special risk insurance covering underground explosion and collapse hazard: $1,000,000 
  • Automobile liability insurance: $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident 
  • Workers’ compensation insurance and employer’s liability insurance 

• Payment for the permit fee of $50 per excavation site less than 50 square feet. Over 50 square feet, $1 per square foot.
• Request for an inspection 

The City of New London provides complete excavation permit requirements. 

If you’re unsure if this bond applies to you, call us at (888) 435-4191 and one of our agents will be more than happy to help. Or check out our page on Connecticut contractor license bonds for state-specific information.