Repair guide / Before You Repair
Permissions, Permits, Utilities, and Professional Evaluation
Owning or occupying nearby property does not automatically authorize pavement work, excavation, traffic control, or changes to shared drainage and accessible routes.
Product instructions take precedence.
Read and follow the current label, instructions, technical data sheet, and safety data sheet for the exact selected product.
What to do
- Confirm the property owner and obtain required permission.
- Ask the local authority whether permits, inspections, or approved contractors are required.
- Contact 811 or the applicable state utility-location service before any digging and wait for required responses.
- Do not excavate near markings or suspected utilities without the required professional process.
- Request qualified evaluation for structural movement, drainage changes, public routes, large excavation, or repeated failure.
Practical notes
Utility-marking time and rules vary by state.
Property boundaries and shared access rights may require records or professional help.
Common mistakes
- Assuming shallow digging cannot reach a utility
- Starting before all utility responses arrive
- Changing drainage onto neighboring or public property
Limits and professional help
This is a planning checklist, not legal or engineering advice.
Local requirements and current product instructions take precedence.
Related guides
- Working Near Public Roads, Sidewalks, and Accessibility Routes
- Surface Damage Versus Base or Drainage Failure
Where Patcher fits
Patcher connects photo assessment, product-specific quantity planning, Gem Patch purchasing, and Dashboard. The iPhone app adds camera-based measurement; this guide remains a general educational reference.
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Product instructions can change. Confirm the current package, technical data sheet, and safety data for the material you use.
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