John Lobach Custom Painting CO

Painting/Wallcovering · Bellingham, WA · License #JOHNLCP245PE

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John Lobach Custom Painting CO is one of 87 Painting/Wallcovering contractors registered in Bellingham, registered with WA L&I since 1976. Registered longer than roughly 75% of Painting/Wallcovering contractors in Bellingham. Current filings: $15,000 surety bond (continuous) and $1,000,000 liability coverage through Feb 13, 2027.

License type: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
Effective date: Oct 5, 1976
Expiration date: Apr 30, 2028
UBI: 600207643
Business type: Individual
Phone: (360) 676-8116
Location: Bellingham, WA 98229

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Bond & insurance on file

Bond firm	Amount	Effective	Expiration
Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co	$15,000	Feb 13, 2025	Continuous — until canceled
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY CO	$6,000	Apr 10, 2002	Continuous — until canceled
Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co	$6,000	Jun 10, 2011	Feb 20, 2025

Insurance company	Amount	Agency	Effective	Expiration
Southlake Specialty Insurance	$1,000,000	RICE INSURANCE LLC	Feb 13, 2026	Feb 13, 2027
Southlake Specialty Insurance	$1,000,000	RICE INSURANCE LLC	Feb 13, 2026	Feb 13, 2027

What the bond and insurance requirements mean for homeowners

Registration as a specialty contractor in Washington requires a $15,000 surety bond on file with the Department of Labor & Industries; the general contractor requirement is $30,000. This contractor's current filing shows a $15,000 bond.

The bond is a limited fund a homeowner (or subcontractor or supplier) can make a claim against, through the courts, if a registered contractor fails to meet its obligations on a job. Contractors must also keep general liability insurance on file — at least $50,000 in property damage and $200,000 in public liability coverage, or a $250,000 combined single limit — which covers damage the contractor causes, not workmanship disputes. The rows above are the bond and insurance filings L&I publishes for this registration; whether a specific filing applies to a specific project depends on its dates and terms.

Principals

Name	Start date
John Carroll Lobach	Jan 1, 1980

What is a Painting/Wallcovering contractor licensed to do in Washington?

A painting and wallcovering specialty contractor is registered with WA L&I to apply paint, stain, sealers, and wallcoverings to interior and exterior surfaces. As a specialty contractor, the registration covers this trade only; work in other trades requires a separate registration or a general contractor. A $15,000 surety bond and general liability insurance, filed with WA L&I, are required for this registration. Washington currently lists 87 Painting/Wallcovering contractors registered in Bellingham.