What Is a Warranty Bond? The Post-Completion Protection That Keeps Contractors Accountable

A warranty bond is a surety bond that guarantees the contractor will fix defective work during the warranty period — typically one year after substantial completion. Unlike performance and payment bonds that cover active construction, warranty bonds cover the latent-defect period when problems surface after the job is done. Here is what a warranty bond is, when it's required, and how it fits alongside the other construction bonds.