Ohio Solon Contractor License Bond

What is a Solon Contractor Bond?

A Solon contractor bond provides a guarantee to the Solon general public that the contractor will fulfill their obligations and will comply with applicable laws and regulations. If a contractor fails to complete a project or violates any laws stipulated in

the Solon Code of Ordinances, a customer can file a claim against the bond to seek compensation for any financial losses. To put it simply, the bond acts as a financial protection for customers and the public in the city of Solon.

Additionally, the Ohio Revised Code mandates that contractors obtain a contractor license bond as a condition for obtaining and maintaining a contractor’s license.

To learn more about contract bonds, you can refer to our “What is a bonded contractor” article for more information.

Who Requires a Solon Contractor Bond?

Contractors who operate in Solon, Ohio are required to obtain a contractor license bond as part of the licensing process. This requirement applies to the following classes of contractors: 

• General Building Trade
• Plumbing
• Landscaping
• Excavating
• General Building Contractor
• HVAC
• Electric
• Sewer Installer
• Fire Suppression
• Fire Detection/Alarm

All contractor license/registration bond amounts are set at $25,000.

How To Get a Solon Contractor Bond

SuretyNow offers the Solon contractor license bond for $120 for a 1 year term. Discounts are available if you are looking to purchase for a longer term. See our pricing table below for multi-year pricing. 

The Solon contractor license bond can be issued instantly without credit/background checks. After purchase, we will mail a copy of the bond to you and you will need to submit the copy of the bond along with your license application to the city of Solon. 

• Bond Term: 1 Year, Bond Cost: $90
• Bond Term: 2 Years, Bond Cost: $158
• Bond Term: 3 Years, Bond Cost: $225

How Long Does it Take to Get Bonded?

It’s a few days turn around for the surety bond to get bonded. For SuretyNow customers, we will send you a PDF bond certificate as proof of bonding. Depending on the type of bond issued, we may also email you a physical copy of the bond if it’s needed.  

How To Get a Contractor License in Solon, Ohio

Note that all registrations expire on December 31st of each year. To become a licensed contractor in Solon, the following must be presented in order to secure a contractor registration:

1. A completed Solon Contractor Application
2. A surety bond in the amount of $25,000
3. Evidence of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. The City of Solon, Ohio is to be listed as an additional insured.
4. A completed and "sealed" City of Solon, Contractor Registration Bond form
5. Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Hydronics, and Plumbing trades will need evidence of a current license issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm/Detection trades will need evidence of a current license issued by the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office.
6. A registration fee of $75. An additional fee of $10.00 will be included for each additional trade, and the additional trade will be specifically listed on the bond. Checks should be made payable to the city of Solon, Ohio

Applications may be submitted to:

Building Department

34200 Bainbridge Road

Solon, Ohio 44139

Registration and receipts will be emailed back. Otherwise, submit a self-addressed stamped envelope.