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CSLB classification C-10

Electrical Contractor Bond

Every C-10 electrical contractor in California carries the same $25,000 license bond. Beyond that, commercial and public electrical work often calls for performance, payment, and permit bonds. We place them all, fast, and we work tough credit.

Key facts
Classification
C-10
License bond
$25,000
Statute
BPC §7071.6

Every classification carries the same license bond. The premium is a percentage of it, set by underwriting, not what you pay in full.

Bonds a electrical contractor needs

The license bond is the same for a C-10 as for any other classification. Where electrical contractors differ is the project bonds: service upgrades and tenant improvements on public or commercial jobs are frequently bonded, and running new service or conduit in the public right-of-way can trigger an encroachment or street-cut bond from the city.

Not sure which of these your jobs actually require? Tell us about your work and a real underwriter will map the exact bonds you need, or read the full contractor license bond guide.

Questions

C-10 bonding FAQs

Reviewed by Michael Melshenker, CEO. Figures verified against CSLB sources.

Is the C-10 license bond different from other trades?
No. Every CSLB classification, including the C-10, carries the same $25,000 license bond under BPC §7071.6. What changes by trade is the contract and permit bonds your specific jobs require.
Do electrical contractors need performance bonds?
On public works and many larger commercial jobs, yes. The owner requires a performance and payment bond to guarantee completion and payment to your subs and suppliers. We build that program for you.

Get your C-10 contractor bonded

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