What Is an Encroachment Permit—and Why Do You Need One?

What Is an Encroachment Permit—and Why Do You Need One? If you are planning to install a new water service line, sewer line, or make any connection that involves crossing or working within public streets or sidewalks, you will need more than just a standard building permit. You will likely need an Encroachment Permit. What […]
Freedom Underground is a Registered Contractor with West Valley Sanitation

Freedom Underground is a Registered Contractor with West Valley Sanitation District. This means we are authorized with the Utility to work on Sewer Projects.
West Valley serves parts of Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell and San Jose.
Fixing a Sewer challenge for an ADU

Fixing a Sewer Challenge for an ADU An ADU has an uphill battle to connect sewer service. Our client was adding an ADU to her property in San Jose. Originally, we were contracted to connect the ADU to the sewer line in the front of the main home. This is a common configuration for an […]
French Drain and Water Barrier Project in Discovery Bay

French Drain and Water Barrier Project in Discovery Bay Solving a Significant Drainage Problem for a Homeowner Solving a Significant Drainage Problem for a Homeowner Our client in Discovery Bay noticed water pooling up on the side of his home during the rainy season. Standing water near the foundation can lead to problems down the […]
Sewer Repair and Cleanout

Sewer Repair and Cleanout This is an example of a typical sewer line replacement project. This one was in San Jose from 2020. When arriving to do our project estimate, we ran the camera into the client’s sewer line to determine the issue, in this case, a section of broken pipe under the homeowner’s driveway. […]