Goffstown Street Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor or utility excavating or opening a street within the Town of Goffstown public right-of-way must post a road bond before the permit issues. Goffstown accepts cash, a surety bond, or a similar instrument (co-equal); the amount is formula-based on the excavation size.
Obligee: Town of Goffstown (Department of Public Works). Citation: Town of Goffstown Street Excavation Rules (adopted 6/27/2016), Section D Fees ¶2; Goffstown Street Opening Ordinance.
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Per the right-of-way excavation permit; held through restoration.
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
Filed with the Town of Goffstown (Department of Public Works) before your right-of-way excavation permit issues. Goffstown accepts a road bond in the form of cash, surety, or a similar instrument, so the bond is listed and the exact amount — set by a formula on the excavation size — is confirmed when you apply. Required under the Town of Goffstown Street Excavation Rules, Section D, ¶2 and the Street Opening Ordinance.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Town of Goffstown (Department of Public Works) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Goffstown Street Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Goffstown (Department of Public Works) (Town of Goffstown Street Excavation Rules (adopted 6/27/2016), Section D Fees ¶2; Goffstown Street Opening Ordinance). Any contractor or utility excavating or opening a street within the Town of Goffstown public right-of-way must post a road bond before the permit issues. Goffstown accepts cash, a surety bond, or a similar instrument (co-equal); the amount is formula-based on the excavation size.
- How much is the Goffstown Street Excavation Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Goffstown Street Excavation Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Per the right-of-way excavation permit; held through restoration. Renewal: Per-permit.
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
