Quick answer
Encroachment work is construction inside the public right-of-way, the street, curb and sidewalk area owned by the city, county or state, and it usually needs an encroachment permit. USA Paving does the paving, grading and repair side of that work, including driveway approaches, curb cuts and trench restoration, across Northern California.
Whenever a project touches the street, curb, gutter, sidewalk or driveway approach, it often crosses into the public right-of-way. That is where cities, counties and Caltrans set the rules: permits, approved materials, inspections and sometimes traffic control.
Permit requirements, fees and standards vary by agency, so it helps to talk to us early. Tell us what you are building or repairing, and we will go over how the paving and restoration work fits your project and what the agency is likely to require.
Why choose USA Paving for encroachments
- Driveway approaches and aprons built to the agency standard for your location
- Trench patch-back and street restoration after utility or sewer work
- Curb cuts, transitions and edge work that tie cleanly into the street
- Grading and base preparation done before paving so the work holds up under traffic
- Scheduling that works around agency inspections
Signs you need encroachments
- You are installing, widening or replacing a driveway approach
- A utility, water or sewer crew cut the street in front of your property and it needs restoring
- Your project requires work in the street, curb or sidewalk area
- The city or county has asked for repairs in the public right-of-way
How the work goes
- 1
Describe the project
Tell us what is being built or repaired, where it is, and whether you already have a permit or agency requirements.
- 2
Site visit and estimate
We measure the work in and next to the right-of-way and give you a written estimate for the paving, grading and restoration.
- 3
Build to the requirements
We prepare the base and pave to the thickness and details the agency or your plans call for.
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Inspection and cleanup
We coordinate the work around agency inspections and leave the street and sidewalk clean.
Where we provide encroachments
We bring encroachments to homes and businesses throughout Northern California, including:
- Sacramento
- Rocklin
- Modesto
- West Sacramento
- Roseville
- Folsom
- Elk Grove
- Davis
- Woodland
- Stockton
- Lodi
- Turlock
- Yuba City
- Shingle Springs
- Pollock Pines
- Georgetown
- El Dorado Hills
- Jackson
- Danville
- Walnut Creek
- Fairfield
- Marysville
- Meadow Vista
- Auburn
- Newcastle
- Penryn
Encroachments FAQs
Do I need an encroachment permit?
Usually, yes, when work touches the street, curb, gutter, sidewalk or driveway approach in the public right-of-way. Rules differ by agency, so check with your city or county public works office, or Caltrans for state highways.
What kinds of encroachment work do you do?
Paving, grading and repair work in or at the edge of the right-of-way, such as driveway approaches, curb cuts, trench restoration and street patching.
Will you restore the street after a utility trench?
Yes. Trench patch-back and restoration are common requests. The agency usually sets the material and compaction requirements, and we build to them.
Can you work around agency inspections?
Right-of-way work is normally inspected. We schedule the work around inspections so the base and paving are checked at the right stages.
