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Warranty Bonds

Warranty bonds may be requested after practical completion, delivery or handover where the beneficiary wants financial security for defects, warranty or maintenance obligations.

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Specialist surety placement starts with a clear submission

A focused route for post-completion surety where the remaining obligation, duration and historic performance need to be clear.

We will ask for enough information to understand the contract, beneficiary, amount, timing and financial evidence before approaching suitable specialist markets. Availability is always subject to underwriting and accepted wording.

When warranty bonds are requested

Warranty bonds can appear in construction, engineering, manufacturing and supply contracts where the customer wants security after the main work or delivery has been completed.

  • Defects liability and maintenance periods.
  • Post-completion product or installation obligations.
  • Contract wording that allows a bond instead of retained cash.

Evidence to prepare

Underwriters will usually want to know what work has already been completed, what obligations remain and whether there are known defects, disputes or outstanding snagging issues.

  • Warranty period, bond amount and release conditions.
  • Completion evidence, handover status and defects history.
  • Financial accounts and any current project disputes.

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Warranty Bonds FAQs

Is a warranty bond the same as a performance bond?

No. A performance bond normally supports completion or delivery obligations, while a warranty bond usually relates to obligations after completion or handover.

Can warranty bonds replace retention?

Sometimes, but only where the contract and beneficiary accept the proposed bond wording and suitable underwriting terms are available.

Send the bond requirement for review

Share the bond type, amount, beneficiary, contract value and timing so the enquiry can be triaged as a specialist bonds and surety guarantee lead.

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