Utility & Street Cut Bond
Cutting into a public street to run or repair utilities? Cities require a street cut bond guaranteeing you restore the pavement to standard. We issue them fast.
- Bond amount
- Set by the permit
- Authority
- Required by the city or county
The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.
What it is
A street cut or utility bond guarantees that when you open a public street or right-of-way for utility work, you patch and restore it to the agency's standard. The city sets the amount with the permit.
Who needs it
- Utility, underground, and excavation contractors cutting public streets
- Plumbers and contractors running laterals into the right-of-way
- Anyone pulling a street-cut or utility-encroachment permit
Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.
Tough credit or a prior claim? It's welcome here. See how we place hard-to-place surety bonds, or get a quote and we'll place your exact bond.
Street Cut Bond FAQs
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