Ohio Strongsville Contractor License Bond

As part of their contractor licensing process, the City of Strongsville, Ohio requires all commercial and residential contractors and subcontractors to obtain a $10,000 bond, known as the Strongsville contractor license bond. 

The bond is required for five types of contractors. 

• Electrical 
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression
• General Trades (all other trades)

Do I need a Strongsville Contractor Bond?

Below we have defined what each contractor classification means, so you can better determine if you need to register as a licensed contractor and require a Strongsville Contractor Bond

1. Electrical contractors are those who are involved in the construction, installation, and/or alteration of electrical devices and systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and/or public occupancies in Strongsville.
2. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC contractors are those who work in the construction, installation, and/or alteration of heating units and air-conditioning units in all occupancies of the City of Strongsville. While some jurisdictions differentiate this trade from other classifications, Strongsville includes refrigeration and hydronic systems in this category.
3. Plumbing contractors work in the construction, installation, and/or alteration of all plumbing devices and sewer systems in Strongsville.
4. Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression contractors work in exactly what their namesake entails: the construction, installation, and/or alteration of fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
5. General Trades contractors work in all the trades that are not included in the Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression categories. This includes but is not limited to: roofers, carpenters, excavators, etc.

Why is the Strongsville Contractor Bond required?

The Strongsville contractor bond is a requirement of obtaining a contractor license in the City of Strongsville. The $10,000 bond is meant as a guarantee to the Strongsville general public that contractors in Strongsville  will fulfill their professional obligations to them. If a contractor does not perform a job up to standard, the person who hired said contractor is eligible to make a claim on the contractor’s bond. 

Let’s explore a scenario where a contractor license bond is helpful. Let’s say client James hires contractor David to fix their damaged drainage system in the City of Strongsville. David then damages part of James’ property while attempting to repair the drainage system. James complains to David about the damage but David denies that it was caused by him. With no other means of seeking compensation, James decides to file a claim against David’s contractor license bond. The surety company that David purchased the bond from would then investigate James' claim, and if they find it to be valid, they would step in to pay for the damages. The maximum amount the surety can help pay for is $10,000, since that is the required bond amount for a Strongsville contractor. After repayment, the surety company would then seek repayment from David. If David refuses to pay, then the surety company can suspend David’s bond, which could result in a potential license suspension. 

How do I get a Strongsville Contractor Bond?

You can purchase your Strongsville contractor bond from us here at SuretyNow. Our price for a Strongsville contractor license bond starts at $90 for a 1 year bond. Prices are discounted the longer the bond term. See the table below to get prices for multi-year bonds:

Bond TermBond Cost1 Year$902 Years$1583 Years$225

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Strongsville’s Licensing Procedures

Note: Electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire alarm/suppression contractors in Strongsville are required to obtain an Ohio State contractor license (or OCILB license) in order to apply for their county license. For that, see step five of the steps below.

Once all forms and applications have been completed, you must either register online, visit or mail your materials to the following address:

City of Strongsville

Building Department

16099 Foltz Industrial Parkway

Strongsville, OH 44149

Here are the general steps towards becoming a general contractor in Strongsville: 

1. Sign and submit your $10,000 bond once obtained from your surety company. Your insurance or surety company must place their seal on the bond form.
2. Submit a Certificate of Insurance with a minimum of $500,000 coverage per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate. List the City of Strongsville as the Certificate Holder.
3. Complete the Regional Income Tax Agency form.
4. Pay the $100 registration fee.
5. All Electrical, Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing and/or Hydronic contractors must obtain a State of Ohio license and provide a copy of the certificate. To obtain this license, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
6. Be an adult (at least 18 years of age).
7. Be a United States citizen or provide proof of legal residency. 
8. Either have experience in the construction industry of the specific trade you are applying for for at least 5 years OR have been a registered engineer in Ohio with 3 years of experience in the construction trade of which the engineer is applying for
9. Never have been convicted for any offence as defined in H.B.263. 
10. Pass the OCILB exam for your specific trade.
11. Have a minimum liability coverage of $500,000.
12. Pay all applicable fees.

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