A janitorial service bond, also called a business service bond, protects your customers if one of your cleaners steals from them. It is cheap and helps you win more accounts.
- Who needs it
- Cleaning and in-home service companies
- Typical bond amount
- $5,000 to $50,000, your choice
- What you pay
- Often under $100 per year
- Term
- One year, renewable
- A claim protects
- Your customers, from employee theft
What is a Janitorial Service Bond?
A janitorial service bond pays your customer if your employee steals money or property while on the job. The customer files a claim, and the bond pays them back, up to the bond amount.
This is not a license bond. It is a trust bond. Many cleaning companies buy it so they can tell customers, we are bonded and insured.
Who needs a Janitorial Service Bond?
Cleaning and janitorial companies use it most. But any service that sends workers into homes or offices can use one, like maids, carpet cleaners, and home repair crews.
Some big contracts and property managers will only hire you if you carry this bond.
How does a Janitorial Service Bond work?
The steps are short and simple:
- You pick a bond amount, often $5,000 to $50,000.
- You buy the bond from Junno Surety for a small yearly fee.
- You tell customers you are bonded, which builds trust.
- If your worker is convicted of theft on a job, the customer files a claim.
- The bond pays the customer up to the bond amount.
Most policies require a theft conviction before they pay, so keep good hiring records.
How much does a Janitorial Service Bond cost?
These bonds are cheap. Many start at well under $100 a year for a solid coverage amount.
Junno Surety can set you up quickly and at a low rate. The bigger the coverage, the higher the price, but it is still affordable.
What happens if someone files a claim?
A claim happens when a customer can show your employee stole from them, usually with a police report and a conviction. The bond pays the customer, and then the bond company may seek repayment from the worker who stole.
How to get your Janitorial Service Bond from Junno Surety
Junno Surety can issue your service bond fast so you can put bonded and insured on your flyers and bids. Tell us your coverage amount, and we will quote you right away.
We are a licensed surety bond agency and can often issue your janitorial service bond the same day. Start your free quote → or call (762) 499-0237.
Things to know about a Janitorial Service Bond
This bond is as much a sales tool as it is protection. When you tell a customer you are bonded and insured, you stand out from cleaners who are not. Many property managers and office clients will only hire bonded companies. So the bond can win you bigger accounts that more than pay for it. Keep in mind that most service bonds pay only after proof of theft, often a conviction. So good hiring still matters. Run background checks, train your crews, and keep a record of who worked where. The bond is your safety net, but careful hiring keeps you from ever needing it.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as liability insurance?
No. This bond covers theft by your employees. Liability insurance covers accidents and damage. Many cleaners carry both.
Do I need a theft conviction to get paid?
Most service bonds require proof of theft, often a conviction, before they pay a claim.
How much coverage should I get?
Many start at $10,000. Some big clients ask for more. Pick an amount that fits the value of what your crews are around.
Does this bond cover broken items?
No. It covers theft by your employees. To cover accidental damage, you need general liability insurance, which many cleaners carry alongside the bond.
How fast can I get bonded?
Often the same day. Then you can add bonded and insured to your bids and flyers right away.