Lake Forest Contractor Bonds – Illinois

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Who needs contractor bonds in Lake Forest, Illinois?

The City of Lake Forest requires a $10,000 license and permit bond for all contractors working within the city. This is part of the contractor registration/licensing process to operate legally in Lake Forest. If you have questions about this bond or other licensing requirements, you can contact the Building Department:

The City of Lake Forest bond requirement is in addition to the Illinois requirement, which holds that all licensed plumbing and roofing contractors must post an Illinois contractor license bond. 

Need help? Call ZipBonds at (888) 435-4191 with any questions or to apply for your bond today!

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How does a contractor bond work?

Contractor license bonds protect clients from damages resulting from contractor work deficiencies. Under the bond, contractors must follow all regulations and codes of the obligee (the City of Lake Forest). If the contractor breaks any part of the bond agreement, injured parties can file claims on the bond to receive compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Those with poor credit can still obtain the bond they need. For many contractor license bonds, we don’t even pull credit. We often issue these types of bonds instantly for just $100.

Lake Forest is very specific about contractors registering with the city before beginning work. If you’re a roofing or plumbing contractor, you will need to submit a bond to the state of Illinois and Lake Forest.

Apply for Your Contractor Bond in Lake Forest, IL

ZipBonds offers the fastest and most secure option for getting bonded. Our all-digital platform is intuitive and straightforward. Apply online, email support@zipbonds.com or call 888.435.4191 to speak with an agent directly.

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Founders Ryan Swalve and Zach Mefferd formed the vision for ZipBonds.com when they realized how overly complicated it was to help clients place surety. The frustration of being unable to incorporate the technology they’d used in other insurance-focused projects left them thinking “there has to be a better way.”

Fast forward a couple of years, and that better way is the impetus of everything we do at ZipBonds. We constantly look for innovative ways to improve the bonding process for our clients and agents. Our team comprises individuals who understand all angles of surety – for companies, agencies, and individuals. Incorporating everyone’s point of view to improve the process while simultaneously integrating cutting-edge technology is what sets our business apart.