Portsmouth Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone making excavations in Town of Portsmouth streets/sidewalks — including sewer/drain connections to the municipal main and pipe-laying — must file a performance bond with the Director of Public Works before the permit issues.
Obligee: Town of Portsmouth (Director of Public Works). Citation: Town of Portsmouth Code — Excavations and Curb Cuts (Ord. No. 96-2-20A); eCode360 section node 12279531.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Per-permit (excavation/curb-cut performance).
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
Filed with the Town of Portsmouth Director of Public Works before an excavation or curb-cut permit issues, on a per-permit basis. A performance bond is the required instrument. Required under Town of Portsmouth Code, Excavations and Curb Cuts (Ord. No. 96-2-20A).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-18).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Portsmouth Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Portsmouth (Director of Public Works) (Town of Portsmouth Code — Excavations and Curb Cuts (Ord. No. 96-2-20A); eCode360 section node 12279531). Anyone making excavations in Town of Portsmouth streets/sidewalks — including sewer/drain connections to the municipal main and pipe-laying — must file a performance bond with the Director of Public Works before the permit issues.
- How much is the Portsmouth Excavation Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Portsmouth Excavation Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Per-permit (excavation/curb-cut performance). 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-18); the source link is on this page.
