North Carolina Manufactured Home Set-up Contractor Surety Bond

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Bond Penalty: $10,000

The North Carolina Manufactured Home Set-Up Contractor Surety Bond is a regulatory requirement established by the North Carolina Office of the Fire Marshall. This surety bond guarantees that licensed contractors will properly perform the installation and set-up of manufactured homes in accordance with Article 9A of Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes and all applicable regulations. It provides financial protection to homeowners and the State in the event the contractor fails to meet professional obligations, violates warranties, or causes damage due to negligence or misconduct.

Who Needs This Bond?

This bond is required for anyone seeking to obtain or renew a Set-Up Contractor License in North Carolina. You must file this surety bond if you:

  • Perform foundation, anchoring, or installation work on manufactured homes
  • Are a licensed contractor engaged in mobile or modular home set-up
  • Wish to operate lawfully within the state’s regulatory framework

Bond Requirements

  • The bond amount is set by the North Carolina Manufactured Housing Board at $10,000 per unique set-up contractor
  • The bond must remain in force continuously and be renewed annually
  • Valid for all set-ups completed from the date of issuance through June 30 of each year
  • 60 days’ written notice is required for bond cancellation

Consumer Protection

This surety bond allows a homeowner (or any injured party) to bring a claim directly if they suffer financial loss due to:

  • Improper installation or failure to meet code
  • Breach of contract or warranty
  • Negligence or misconduct by the contractor or their employees

Questions about the licensing procedure may be directed to:

North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal
1429 Rock Quarry Road, Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27610

North Carolina surety bond leader, Surety One, Inc. is available for same-day servicing of your new or renewal, mobile home setup contractor bond request. Our special programs allow us to offer you bonding regardless of credit and financial condition. Do you operate in multiple states? No problem! We offer surety bonds for vehicle and mobile home dealers in all states. (Click here for our MVD bond guide.) We also offer certificate of title bonds and lien release bonds needed in the course of your dealership operations. Call (800) 373-2804, email Underwriting@SuretyOne.com or click here for a live chat about your North Carolina manufactured home set-up contractor bond or any other surety need.

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