Surety First Insurance Services, Inc.

04/13/2026

https://suretyfirst.com/blog/what-rising-bond-costs-are-telling-us-about-california-contractors-2026-market-insight/

Contractor license bond costs in California have risen 25–50% with no rate hikes. Learn how declining credit, rising claims, and financing trends signal risk for contractors in 2026.

02/23/2026

We’re expanding!

Surety First now proudly serves contractors in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona in addition to California.

Since 2006, we’ve helped thousands of construction professionals obtain, renew, and reinstate their required contractor license bonds quickly and accurately. Our focus remains the same: clear guidance, fast service, and compliance done correctly.

If you’re a contractor in OR, WA, NV, or AZ and need a license bond or general liability coverage, we’re here to help.

Serving the West. Supporting contractors.

04/07/2022

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/reach-your-savings-goals-by-cutting-out-indulgences/

Want to know how quickly you could hit your savings goals if you just stopped those daily coffee runs? Come try out our savings calculator!

03/31/2022

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/surety-bond-forms/

Surety bond forms can be complicated, but understanding them lets you verify that your bonds meet all the requirements. Learn more about bond forms today!

02/06/2022

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/california-contractor-licenses-cslb-classifications/

Making sense of California’s contractors licenses and classifications can be a challenge. Surety First helps demystify what they mean and how they can affect your business.

01/07/2022

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/average-rent-mortgage-payments/

Ever wondered how much your rent would cover if you owned property? We compared rent to mortgage payments in 50 U.S. cities to find out.

09/15/2021

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/haunted-house-survey/

Haunted House goers rest easy knowing that soon they’ll reach the exit. But would Americans willingly stay in a real haunted house overnight (or even longer)? Read on to find out.

09/02/2021

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/business-incorporation/

Incorporating a business creates an entity that is legally separate from its owners. Read our step-by-step checklist to enjoy the benefits of incorporating!

07/06/2021

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/financial-independence-in-america/

Let’s talk money. Some people have it, some people hoard it, and some people give it away. But one thing’s for sure—we all spend it. And with rising costs of living, inaccessible housing, higher education costs, and lower-paying post-graduate employment opportunities, today’s consumers may b...

04/21/2021

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/median-income-spending/

It’s important to have a firm understanding of your expenses before you make the decision to take on a construction project. We work with contractors on a daily basis to find the best solutions for their bonding and insurance needs, so see many financial scenarios with varying amounts of discretio...

04/20/2021

https://www.californiacontractorbonds.com/house-hunting-zillow-users/

Zillow is the leading real estate and rental marketplace, with 245 million monthly unique users in 2020 alone. Those looking to buy, rent, or sell a home are no strangers to the company’s website, but what about those of us who just want to see how far our