Our Word is Our Bond

Surety support is key to a contractor's success. Today's owners in the private and public sectors are requiring more than ever the security of bonded projects.

Principles and values are central to the success of the Dale Barton Agency. The saying, ’Our Word is our bond,’ is both literally and figuratively important in explaining how we carry out business in the surety bond industry. We operate and work with people who do what they say they will do. We are recognized as one of the premier surety agencies in the country because of our integrity, ethics, knowledge, market relationships, dedication and service.

Our surety team is recognized as an industry leader in construction bonding services including:

• Access to the main surety markets

• Assistance in building a team of professionals, including CPA's, attorneys and bankers with knowledge of the construction industry

• Experience modifier review for accuracy and to project future modifiers to assist in bidding work.

• Financial analysis

• Plan and specification review

• Pre-qualification and licensing assistance

• Project feasibility

• Project financing verification

• Subcontractor review and credit reports (assistance with pre-qualifying subcontractors prior to bids i.e. reviewing their bond and insurance programs)

• Timely and accurate bond preparation

• Year-end financial planning to maximize your surety program