The City of Westlake Building Department, which grants permits for building construction, remodeling, and structural improvements, requires contractors who wish to operate in the city to purchase a City of Westlake Contractor License Bond (CLB) as a permit and licensing requirement.
A surety bond is an agreement between three parties: the principal (the contractor), the obligee (the City of Westlake, Ohio), and the surety company. This bond assures the obligee that the principal will comply with its contractual obligations as well as any City of Westlake building codes and licensing requirements.
However, if the principal fails to adhere to the relevant regulations or operates fraudulently, any injured party may file a claim against the principal’s bond. After an investigation into the validity of the claim, the surety company will compensate the injured party up to the bond amount if the principal fails to resolve the claim.
Unlike typical insurance, surety bonds hold the principal financially liable for reimbursing the surety company for any claims paid out, plus additional fees and expenses. The bond is in place to transfer financial liability from the obligee to the surety and ultimately, the principal.
Contractors in the City of Westlake must be licensed and/or permitted by the Building Department to verify their qualifications and compliance with construction standards. As part of the licensing or permitting process, contractors must also obtain a City of Westlake Contractor License Bond.
According to the Ohio Revised Code, a contractor refers to any individual or business entity that, for compensation, oversees or takes charge of constructing, improving, renovating, repairing, testing, or maintaining one or more trades.
Additionally, they advertise themselves as capable of performing, supervising, or being responsible for such work on a construction project.
The Westlake Ohio Contractor License Bond requires a $10,000 bond amount. Fortunately, this bond does not require a credit check. With EZ Surety Bonds, you can obtain your Westlake, OH CLB for a premium of only $100; simply fill out the short application today.
The obligee, or entity that requires the City of Westlake License and Permit Bond is the City of Westlake Building Department. Their contact information is as follows:
City of Westlake
Building Department
27700 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: (440) 617-4105
EZ Surety Bonds offers a convenient and stress-free way to obtain your City of Westlake Contractor License Bond. Simply locate your required bond on our website and fill out our easy-to-follow application form. Once payment is received, we will promptly mail the original bond to you so you can file it with your obligee.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at bonds@southcoastsurety.com or call us at 1-800-361-1720. We’re happy to address any surety bonding concerns you may have.
The City of Westlake Building Department requires contractors to submit the following for their license application:
Note that you must register separately for each type of work specified on the application. It's also important to know that the Building Department doesn't accept electronic submissions; all necessary documents and materials must be mailed or delivered in person (as of 2023).
The City of Westlake Contractor License Bond calls for a bond amount of $10,000. You can purchase this bond instantly online for a $100 premium, and there is no need for a credit check. Apply on our website today to get your bond.
After you purchase your City of Westlake Contractor License Bond, we will mail the original bond document to you. While some obligees may accept an electronic copy, most obligees require you to file the original bond, signed by the principal. However, every obligee has its own requirements, so be sure to confirm your specific obligee’s bond filing requirements before doing anything with your bond.
You’ll know if you need a surety bond because some entity will have required you to obtain one. They must also inform you of which specific bond type you’ll need. There are thousands of bonds across the country, all of which vary by state and industry.
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