Plain answers to the questions we hear most, from permits and base thickness to why asphalt cracks and what paving costs. Each one points you to the service that solves it.

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01JAN
2026

Do I need a grading permit in Sonoma County?

When grading permits are required and how to stay compliant.

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04FEB
2026

How thick should my asphalt and base be?

The right asphalt and base thickness for driveways, lots and roads.

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07MAR
2026

Why asphalt cracks and fails

The three biggest enemies of asphalt and how to slow them down.

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10APR
2026

Chip seal vs asphalt for rural driveways

Which surface fits your rural driveway, budget and traffic.

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13MAY
2026

Will repaving my lot trigger stormwater rules?

When repaving triggers stormwater requirements for commercial lots.

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16JUN
2026
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19JUL
2026

Do I need an encroachment permit for my driveway?

When driveway work tying into a public road needs a permit.

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22AUG
2026

What does paving cost in Sonoma County?

The factors that drive paving cost and how to get an accurate number.

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25SEP
2026

How to choose a paving contractor

What to look for and the red flags to avoid.

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01OCT
2026

How to make a driveway last 20 years

Build it right and maintain it for decades of life.

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