Paving in Bend and Central Oregon
Driveways, parking areas and access routes paved for daily use and Central Oregon winters, with the excavation and base work done by the same crew.
What paving covers
Paving turns dirt or gravel into a hard, drivable surface. On a residential lot that usually means a driveway and parking area. On larger properties it can mean access roads, parking lots and the approach where a private drive meets the street.
A paved surface is only as good as the base under it. RCC handles the excavation, grading and base preparation before paving, and can pair paving with concrete flat work such as aprons and walkways.
Paving rules and winter in Bend
In Bend, the city's development code requires new parking areas and driveways on residential lots to be paved. Where a driveway meets the street, the approach sits in the public right of way, and Bend City Code 3.40.005 requires a city right-of-way permit to build or change it. See permit rules for driveways and slabs in Bend for the details.
Winter matters too. Paved surfaces in Central Oregon see plows, studded tires and freeze and thaw cycles. Good drainage and a solid base are what keep them from breaking up. RCC also offers snow removal, so the crew that paves your lot can keep it clear.
What to send for a bid
Call or email with as much of this as you have.
- The address and the areas you want paved
- Rough dimensions or square footage
- Photos of the current surface and drainage
- Whether the job includes a new or changed driveway approach at the street
- Your timing
Questions about paving
Do new driveways have to be paved in Bend?
Yes, for most residential development. The City of Bend's accessory structures quick reference states that new parking areas and driveways must be paved.
Do I need a permit for a driveway approach in Bend?
Yes. Building or altering a driveway approach in the public right of way requires a City of Bend right-of-way permit under Bend City Code 3.40.005.
Can RCC handle the excavation before paving?
Yes. RCC does excavation, grading and base prep in house before paving.
Related guides
Flat work
Do you need a permit for a concrete driveway or slab in Bend?
Usually not a building permit for the slab itself: Oregon's residential code exempts concrete sidewalks, slabs, platforms and driveways.
Read the answerExcavationDo you have to call 811 before digging in Oregon?
Yes. The Oregon Utility Notification Center asks homeowners and contractors to call 811 at least two and no more than 10 business days before digging.
Read the answerConcreteHow do you check an Oregon contractor's license?
Search the Oregon Construction Contractors Board license database at search.ccb.state.or.us by name or CCB number.
Read the answerReady to pave?
Send the address and a few photos. We will measure and quote.
