Contractors that are proposing a construction project to be conducted within the City of Friendswood, Texas must apply for an excavation permit with the local Engineering Department. To be eligible for such, and to maintain the permit, a Right-of-Way Bond is required of the applicant.
According to the Friendswood Engineering Department, the Right-of-Way Bond has a custom bond limit. This limit is typically based on the estimated cost of the project.
If you are seeking up to a $25,000 bond limit, you may then purchase the Right-of-Way Bond with Jet instantly and our price is guaranteed! For example, if you are in need of up to a $10,000 bond amount, you may purchase the bond for just $100 for a one-year term. Simply click the “Secure Your Bond” button above to get started.
Higher bond limits are based on credit scores and in certain cases financial statements. Several Jet rates examples are in the chart below.
Bond Limit | Cost |
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$10,000 | $100 |
$25,000 | $125 |
$50,000 | $250 |
The original signed and sealed Right-of-Way Bond, along with any other required permit paperwork, must be submitted to the Friendswood Engineering Department at the following mailing address:
City of Friendswood
Engineering Department
15355 Blackhawk Blvd.
Friendswood, TX 77546
For the right-of-way permit application, as well as other forms, take a look at the Friendswood Permitting Forms and Applications webpage.
An excavation permit and the Right-of-Way Bond are required for any kind of construction, reconstruction, repair, and/or maintenance of a driveway, culvert pipe, gutter, sidewalk, curb, alleyway, or public street/road/highway within the City of Friendswood, Texas. The purpose of the surety bond is to act as a financial assurance that the permitted contractor will follow the city regulations as well as fulfill all contractual obligations. If the contractor commits a permit violation or breach of contract and refuses to resolve the issue in a timely manner, the damaged party may file a claim on the contractor’s bond to cover any financial losses incurred.
Construction projects that are under permit typically do not go over a timeline of one year, but if this occurs, your Right-of-Way Bond will need to be renewed for an additional term. Regardless of your need to renew, the Jet team will always send an annual renewal notice for your bond prior to its official expiration date via mail and email. If you are wanting to renew, all you need to do is complete the standard payment due and your bond will remain active with the Friendswood Engineering Department for another term.