Towns in Kings County
Soil across Kings County
Main soils in each town Tim covers, from the USDA soil survey. Each town page has the full table.
| Town | Main soil | Shrink-swell by soil | Corrosion of concrete (main soil) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford | Nord (79%) | Nord low, Wasco low | Low |
| Lemoore | Grangeville (38%) | Grangeville low, Nord low, Lakeside moderate, Lemoore low | High |
Concrete corrosion ratings
| Town | Soils rated moderate or high | Soils rated low |
|---|---|---|
| Hanford | None | Nord, Wasco |
| Lemoore | Grangeville (high, 38%), Lakeside (high, 14%), Lemoore (high, 14%) | Nord |
Permits
| City | Office | What the city says |
|---|---|---|
| Hanford | City of Hanford Utilities and Engineering Department, 900 South 10th Avenue559-585-2500 | Hanford states that all work in the city right-of-way requires an encroachment permit. Source |
| Lemoore | City of Lemoore Public Works, 711 W. Cinnamon Drive(559) 924-6744 ext. 744 | Lemoore’s Public Works encroachment permit covers work in the city road right-of-way and asks for the contractor’s state license number. Source |
The Kings County Engineer processes county right-of-way encroachment permits for work along county roads.
Questions people ask
Which Kings County towns does Tru Concrete cover?
Hanford and Lemoore. Tim drives up to 35 to 40 minutes by freeway for an estimate.
Who issues permits for work on Kings County roads?
The Kings County Engineer processes county right-of-way encroachment permits for work along county roads.
