Burlington Street Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any person, firm, or contractor disturbing the ground or pavement in a City of Burlington street, sidewalk, curb, or tree belt must furnish a permit bond before the excavation permit issues. Burlington accepts a cash deposit in lieu of the bond (co-equal).
Obligee: City of Burlington (Department of Public Works). Citation: City of Burlington Code of Ordinances Ch. 27 Art. 27-2 § 27-29(b)(1).
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Per the street-disturbance / excavation permit; held through restoration.
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
Filed with the City of Burlington Department of Public Works before an excavation permit issues to disturb a street, sidewalk, curb, or tree belt, and held through restoration. Under Burlington Code § 27-29(b)(1), the requirement can be met with a permit bond or a cash deposit in lieu (co-equal), so the bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. It is a per-permit requirement.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Burlington (Department of Public Works) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Burlington Street Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Burlington (Department of Public Works) (City of Burlington Code of Ordinances Ch. 27 Art. 27-2 § 27-29(b)(1)). Any person, firm, or contractor disturbing the ground or pavement in a City of Burlington street, sidewalk, curb, or tree belt must furnish a permit bond before the excavation permit issues. Burlington accepts a cash deposit in lieu of the bond (co-equal).
- How much is the Burlington Street Excavation Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Burlington Street Excavation Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Per the street-disturbance / excavation permit; held through restoration. Renewal: Per-permit.
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
