Lakewood, WA Street Excavation & Obstruction Bond (Fixed Expiration)
Overview
Contractors cutting into Lakewood streets need this bond before the City will issue an excavation or obstruction permit. It guarantees that any street, sidewalk, or public right-of-way disturbed during your work gets properly restored. Lakewood, WA enforces this requirement locally — it is not a state contractor license bond. If you damage pavement, curbing, or underground infrastructure and don't make it right, the City has a financial backstop.
Who Needs This Bond?
Utility contractors, plumbers, and telecommunications crews opening trenches in Lakewood city streets are the primary buyers of this bond. HVAC contractors tapping into underground lines, sewer and water main contractors, and any trade that requires cutting or blocking a public right-of-way in Lakewood also need it. If the City of Lakewood is issuing you a street excavation or obstruction permit, this bond is part of what gets that permit approved.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the City of Lakewood and its residents if a permitted excavation or obstruction job leaves streets, sidewalks, or public infrastructure in worse shape than before the work started. It holds the contractor accountable for full restoration of any disturbed surface — pavement cuts, curb damage, compaction failures, and related hazards. The bond gives Lakewood a financial remedy if a contractor walks away from a restoration obligation or does substandard repair work.
When is it Required?
Before Lakewood issues your street excavation or obstruction permit, the Public Works or Engineering department will require this bond to be in place. You cannot pull the permit without it. This bond has a fixed expiration date and renews via a Continuation Certificate, so if your project timeline extends, you will need to confirm coverage stays active through project close and restoration acceptance.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively to work performed within the City of Lakewood, Washington — streets, rights-of-way, and public infrastructure under the City's jurisdiction. It is a local Lakewood requirement, not a Washington State contractor license bond. Work you do in neighboring Pierce County jurisdictions or other cities requires separate bonding specific to those municipalities.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase this bond. The process is built for contractors who need to move fast — no waiting on an agent callback, no office visit required. Once issued, your bond documents are available immediately for submission to the City of Lakewood.
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