What Surety Bond Costs in North Dakota — Low, High and Typical

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Set your North Dakota budget somewhere between $7,261 and $25,413 per job. The number most people pay is nearer $13,584.

Within North Dakota, urban and rural quotes can diverge sharply. Line up more than one local bid before you choose.

Typical cost at a glance

United States planning figures, per job
LevelPrice
Low~$7,261
Typical~$13,584
High~$25,413

Cost by type

TypeLowTypicalHigh
Baseline cost at the advertised rate~$7,261~$16,337~$25,413
Best-qualified applicant scenario~$5,954~$14,794~$23,634
Weaker-credit scenario~$7,842~$20,440~$33,037
Origination and third-party fees~$871~$3,867~$6,862
Shorter term with higher payment~$7,406~$18,697~$29,987

All figures per job.

What Surety Bond typically costs

When you price out surety bond in North Dakota, keep the $7,261 to $25,413 per job range in mind. Anything far below $7,261 usually means a narrower scope than you asked for; anything above $25,413 usually adds premium materials or urgent scheduling.

Budgeting for surety bond

A realistic surety bond budget names the likely cost near $13,584 and the worst case near $25,413. Knowing both means no quote arrives as a shock.

Who sets surety bond prices

Ask who sets the price of surety bond and the honest answer is the provider, job by job. Their costs and capacity decide whether you see something near $7,261 or nearer $25,413.

How to compare quotes for surety bond

The gap between the highest and lowest quote for surety bond in North Dakota is usually explained by exclusions, not by one provider being cheaper. Put every quote against the same written scope before you decide.

What moves the price of surety bond

Scope is the biggest lever on surety bond pricing. Ask what is included and what is not, then compare the same job across providers. A wider scope at a lower rate can still cost more than a narrow scope at a higher one.

Timing your surety bond

Scheduling matters as much as the quote for surety bond. Emergency and same-week work carries a premium, while a planned slot booked ahead usually lands closer to the middle of the range.

Frequently asked questions

How much does surety bond cost?
Most surety bond falls between $7,261 and $25,413, with a typical figure near $13,584 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. In North Dakota, that is worth confirming with a local provider before you commit.
What affects the price of surety bond?
No single factor decides it — scope, materials, access and timing all move the total, and the biggest swings usually come from access and scheduling. The answer can shift with the North Dakota market, so check locally.
Is Surety Bond cheaper in smaller cities?
Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. It is worth testing that against a couple of quotes in North Dakota.
How many quotes should I get for surety bond?
Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. Local providers in North Dakota can confirm how that applies to your area.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.