Janitorial Bonds

A janitorial bond reimburses clients who have had money or items stolen by cleaners at their premises. It’s a type of surety bond that covers actual and alleged theft.

In the event of a theft allegation, a janitorial bond ensures that your client receives the money to cover their loss. We always recommend that cleaning businesses obtain janitorial bonds to protect against every eventuality.

Janitorial bonds support both cleaning companies and their clients. For clients, it’s financial peace of mind in case actual theft occurs, and a company offering a janitorial bond appears more trustworthy and credible than one that doesn’t. Some clients may require janitorial bonds before signing contracts with you.

Bonds are especially important for clients who hire cleaners to access homes and offices after hours, or during periods where they might not be on the premises.

For cleaning companies, janitorial bonds can help to protect reputation and revenue in the event of a theft claim. Accusations of theft (legitimate or not) can lead to negative reviews and even legal action. Unfortunately, such accusations can also affect cleaners themselves, even if they are completely innocent.

Bonding, therefore, is often seen as the most efficient way of protecting both sides and preventing disputes from escalating. For clients looking for a cleaning firm, it’s a clear mark of professionalism.

In fact, some clients may require you to obtain a janitorial bond before you send an employee to their premises. Otherwise, it’s likely to be a deciding factor on which company to hire. We’ve helped several firms obtain bonds for marketing purposes as well as for protection!

Janitorial bonds are sometimes confused with insurance policies. Bonds, however, purely cover your clients against theft, whereas insurance covers against accidental damage, injury, and other risk factors. We always recommend you secure both.

According to Statista, more and more people are looking for cleaning and janitorial jobs in the US, meaning it’s worthwhile positioning your company as a competitive employer they can trust, too:

“In 2024, the number of employees in cleaning occupations in the United States topped three million. Janitors and cleaners (not including maids and housekeeping cleaners) made up the largest share of employees in this industry.”

Getting bonded and insured for cleaning services involves finding and applying for the right type of bond, purchasing the right insurance coverage, and showing proof to your clients.

Here’s more detail on each of these steps.

1.) Choose the Right Type of Bond

As a cleaning company operator, you’ll need a janitorial bond to cover theft of money and items at your clients’ properties. Reputable companies offering performance bonds and other work-specific protections are likely to cover you in this area.

2.) Apply for a Janitorial Bond

Once you’ve found a reputable bond company, take your time to complete your application and to arrange payment. Once accepted and cleared, you’ll have proof of bonding that you can supply to current and future clients.

3.) Purchase Business Insurance

Always look for relevant business insurance alongside janitorial bonds, simply because bonding won’t cover all the risk aspects of your employees’ work. Consider comparing rates for general liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation policies (as are relevant to your cleaning firm).

4.) Show Proof to Clients

Once you have proof of your insurance and bonding, provide details to clients during applications or when requested. You can also advise in your marketing that you are fully insured and bonded against the worst-case scenarios.

Janitorial bonds are ideal for cleaning companies of all shapes and sizes, from solo cleaners and maid services to window washers, office cleaning companies, and residential and commercial janitorial services.

In some cases, janitorial bonds are recommended depending on the type of business you run. However, there will be cases where (such as at some commercial premises) you must prove evidence of bonding before sending employees to clean. 

If janitorial bonding is a contractual requirement, it’s vital to choose a reputable company that specializes in this type of surety.

Since 2010, Lance Surety has supported more than 40,000 surety bonds across all 50 states, covering janitorial, commercial, performance, and other contract requests. In that time, our firm has developed an ironclad reputation for competitive pricing, reliable customer service, and seamless approval processes.

We understand that you and your clients need – and deserve – protection as soon as possible. Lance Surety makes bonding simple and stress-free, and we’re here to help regardless of where you clean across the US.

It’s time to get your cleaning company bonded and insured and to start welcoming new clients with extra credibility and professionalism. The right janitorial bond not only gives your clients extra protection against the worst-case scenarios, but also reassures them that you take ownership of your employees’ actions and genuinely care about their needs.

Start the janitorial bond process today and apply for a surety bond quote online with Lance Surety. Consider it your first step in protecting your business, reputation, and employees – and welcoming more clients than ever before.

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