Street excavation contractors must file an Excavation Bond to hold a permit and be able to perform maintenance or construction work on the public right-of-way (sidewalks, driveways, public utilities, etc.) in Kettering, Ohio. The bond is used to make sure that the contractor will complete the project according to the permit.
The City of Kettering will accept a $5,000 Annual Excavation Bond to cover multiple sites within City limits; Jet offers this bond at $100 guaranteed.
If this is not enough to cover the work you are doing, your bond limit will vary to hold appropriate liability. Check the chart below for rates for a preferred credit applicant at different bond limits. Depending on the limit, a soft credit check and review of your application may be required.
Bond Term | Cost |
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$10,000 | $100 |
$25,000 | $125 |
$50,000 | $250 |
After your purchase is complete, your Excavation Bond will be mailed to you. You are responsible for signing the bond and mailing it to:
City of Kettering
ATTN: Engineering
3600 Shroyer Rd
Kettering, OH 45440
The reason that the City regulates excavation contractors is simple: if you dig a hole, you have to fill it back up so the roadways or other driving surfaces will still be usable once you’re done with construction, according to the Kettering Codified Ordinances. If you take too long and the project is incomplete or uses second-rate materials, you did not fulfill your contract and are preventing the proper use of the public right-of-way. This can cause damages or defects that will lead to a claim on the bond so that proper restoration of the site can be made. If your negligent or irresponsible actions caused the claim, you will have to pay Jet back for making a claim payout on your behalf.