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Grading Bonds

Grading bond wholesaler for agents. Guarantee a contractor completes grading and erosion-control work per a city or county grading permit. Start a bond quote.

A grading bond guarantees that a contractor or developer will complete grading, drainage, and erosion-control work according to an approved grading permit. Cities and counties require it before they issue the permit, and we place it for agents.

What a grading bond does

  • Guarantees the grading work is finished per the approved plans and permit
  • Covers erosion control, drainage, and site restoration where required
  • Protects the public agency (the obligee) if the work is left incomplete
  • Sized to the agency's estimate of the grading work

Who needs one

  • Developers and owners pulling a grading permit
  • Grading and excavation contractors
  • Site-development contractors on subdivision or commercial projects

How to place it through Baker

  • Send the permit, the grading cost estimate, and the obligee (city/county)
  • We match it to a surety market and return terms
  • Start a bond quote, or send the application link to your client

** Terms used here are a summary only. Always refer to the bond form and the obligee's requirements.