How Much Does Surety Bond Cost in Wilmington?

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Crews serving Wilmington quote surety bond anywhere from $7,261 to $25,413 per job; the middle of the pack is about $13,584.

Contractors serving Wilmington fold travel time and the North Carolina market rate into every bid. Ask for a written scope so two quotes compare like for like.

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 Wilmington, 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.

Timing your surety bond

Seasonality is real for surety bond. Peak demand pushes quotes toward $25,413, while the quiet months give you more room to negotiate near $13,584 or lower.

What moves the price of surety bond

surety bond is priced job by job rather than off a fixed menu. That is why the same request can attract quotes near $7,261 and others near $25,413: the providers are pricing different assumptions about scope and risk.

How to compare quotes for surety bond

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

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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington.
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 Wilmington can confirm how that applies to your area.

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.