Evergreen Surety, an independent surety bond agency headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, has launched an updated service page dedicated to construction surety bonds. The page serves as a comprehensive resource for contractors, subcontractors, homebuilders, and developers seeking bond programs across the United States and Canada.
The updated page outlines Evergreen Surety’s full construction bonding capabilities, including first-time bond programs, capacity growth strategies, solutions for hard-to-place accounts, and placements through the SBA Bond Guarantee Program. It also highlights the firm’s support for minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
A construction surety bond functions as a three-party guarantee: the contractor (principal) assures the project owner (obligee) that work will be completed and subcontractors and suppliers will be paid, while a surety carrier backs that commitment. If the contractor defaults, the surety steps in to resolve the situation.
Unlike traditional insurance, surety bonding is not designed to absorb expected losses. Instead, it is a form of credit underwriting, with carriers aiming for a zero-loss outcome. When a surety backs a contractor, it signals to the market that the contractor’s financial strength and capacity have been independently evaluated and approved.
“Virtually every great win we’ve had has come down to our ability to communicate effectively between the underwriter and the principal,” said Tom Patton, President of Evergreen Surety. “We focus on understanding exactly what underwriters need and helping our clients present it clearly to secure approval.”
Founded in 2020 by Patton, a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), Evergreen Surety draws on deep industry expertise and strong carrier relationships. The firm places a full range of construction bonds, including bid bonds, performance and payment bonds, maintenance bonds, supply bonds, and subdivision bonds, with clear guidance on when each applies.
Evergreen Surety is appointed with 15 surety carriers and participates in the SBA Bond Guarantee Program. The firm is licensed throughout the United States and Canada.
Contractors interested in starting or expanding a bond program can request a free consultation or contact Eddie Maxfield directly at 720-492-9258 or emaxfield@evergreensurety.com.
About Evergreen Surety
Evergreen Surety is an independent surety bond agency based in Littleton, Colorado. The agency is not owned by a carrier or affiliated with a larger insurance group, and is licensed throughout the United States and Canada. Evergreen works with energy producers, developers, contractors, and project teams to place complex bond programs with the carriers that specialize in these risks. For more information, visit evergreensurety.com.
About Tom Patton
Tom Patton is the President of Evergreen Surety and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), leading surety bond programs for contractors, developers, and energy producers across the United States and Canada. Drawing on 15+ years of specialty surety experience and appointments with 15+ carriers, Tom is known for building programs that perform when called upon and solving the bond problems other agents walk away from.
