Surety

Surety definition. Learn the role of the third-party company that guarantees a contractor's performance and payment obligations.

Calculation Formula

Surety Bond = Agreement between Principal + Obligee + Surety

Real Contractor Example

To bid on a public school, the GC must provide a bond from a reputable 'Surety' company as a financial guarantee of their work.

Put This Into Practice

Knowing the definition is step one. RemodelFin tracks this in real time on every job — no spreadsheets.