Between Walnut Creek and Lafayette

Asphalt Paving in Saranap, CA

An old streetcar suburb where the County, not either city, sets the rules at the street.

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Slope, drainage and base depth spelled out in every quote
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Paving in Saranap

Asphalt paving in Saranap means working in an unincorporated pocket surrounded by Walnut Creek on the south and east and Lafayette on the north and west. Saranap grew as an early 20th-century streetcar suburb along the Sacramento Northern Railway; the station near Tice Valley Boulevard and Olympic Way was named for Sara Napthaly, mother of the railroad's developer, and the area was called Dewing Park until 1913. Today it has about 5,830 residents in 2,335 homes.

County rules

Saranap has no city government of its own, so the street out front belongs to the County. Contra Costa County Public Works issues encroachment permits there, wants its inspector called at least two working days ahead, and requires curb, gutter or sidewalk removed for a driveway to be saw cut at the nearest joint.

Older lots

The streetcar-era layout means a mix of older homes on irregular lots and newer infill. Driveways can be narrow, steep or shared. We plan equipment and access accordingly.

Common jobs

Replacing worn first-generation driveways, overlaying sound ones, repairing broken edges and sealing.

Drainage

Sloped streets and lots send water across driveways. We grade the new surface to direct it to the street.

Typical Saranap projects

Saranap's layout, shaped by the old Sacramento Northern line, includes winding streets and irregular lots. Common jobs are full replacement of older driveways, widening where lots allow, and repairs where edges have broken. Some homes share access drives, which we quote by section. Because the area sits between Walnut Creek and Lafayette, owners are sometimes unsure which rules apply; it is the County's right-of-way, and we handle that permit when needed. The population grew 12.1 percent from 2010 to 2020, so infill homes also bring new driveway construction.

Trees and slopes

Mature trees and sloped lots are common. We protect roots where possible and plan drainage so runoff does not cut along the driveway's edges.

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Saranap Details That Affect Paving

Streetcar origins. Saranap takes its name from Sara Napthaly; the Sacramento Northern station was named for her, and the area was known as Dewing Park until 1913.
Unincorporated pocket. Saranap is a CDP bordered on the south and east by Walnut Creek and on the north and west by Lafayette.
Housing. In 2020 Saranap had 2,335 housing units, 69.0% owner-occupied, and 5,830 residents.
Small area. Saranap covers about 1.135 square miles at an elevation of 180 feet.

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Saranap Questions

Do Walnut Creek rules apply in Saranap?

No. Saranap is unincorporated, so Contra Costa County issues permits for work in the road right-of-way.

Can you pave a narrow, steep driveway?

Yes, with smaller equipment and careful compaction.

Do you repair just one section of a driveway?

Yes, with saw-cut joints and sealed seams.

Can you build a driveway for a new infill home in Saranap?

Yes, from base preparation to paving and edges.

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