Asphalt Paving, Grading & Utility Contractor in San Jose, CA

Licensed General Engineering Contractor (CSLB #1098361) · PG&E Certified · DIR Registered · Serving San Jose & Santa Clara County

As a family-owned paving company, Betz Works has been serving San Jose and the greater Santa Clara Valley for over three generations. From private driveways in neighborhoods like Willow Glen and Almaden Valley to commercial lots, grading, and utility work across the city, the owner, Allan Betz, personally oversees every job.

What we do in San Jose

• Asphalt driveway paving — We install new driveways and repair old ones so they can hold up to daily traffic.
• Sealcoating & maintenance — We sealcoat your asphalt driveway to protect it from sun, oil, and water, and extend its life.
• Driveway grading & drainage — We grade your driveway to the correct slope and route water away from the driveway instead of letting it pool on the surface, which is important for San Jose’s expansive clay soils that swell and crack when saturated.
• Commercial & parking lot paving — We strip and repair lots for retail, offices, and business parks. We also build ramps and other features that meet ADA and Title 24 rules.
• Sinkhole & settlement repair — We figure out why your pavement is sinking or settling, whether it’s due to a damaged culvert pipe, eroded base material, or poor drainage, then repair it by relining or replacing the pipe, recompacting the base, and regrading the surface.
• Underground utility work — We are PG&E-certified for trenching and utility installation, including water and sewer line placement, conduit and cable trenching, and utility line repair or replacement.
• Site prep & demolition — We clear sites, demolish existing structures or pavement, and grade and prep the pad for new construction, including ADUs and backyard builds.

Our Services are Built for Local Ground Conditions

Local conditions determine how we build, and in the case of San Jose, this includes:

• Expansive clay soils. Much of the Santa Clara Valley sits on clay, especially the Evergreen and Alum Rock foothills. This soil swells and shrinks with moisture, so without a solid foundation, that movement cracks the driveway. We make sure the base is sturdy, not just leveled.
• Heavy loads. Business parks, shopping centers like Santana Row, and driveways that hold RVs or work trucks need a stronger base than residential pavement would need – we build the base to handle the load.
• ADA and Title 24 San Jose and Santa Clara County have specific ratios for slopes for ramps, curb cuts, and accessible parking. If you get it wrong by even half a percent, you fail inspection. We build commercial lots to pass inspection the first time.
• Fast turnaround for businesses. We create a schedule around your open hours and work in phases to minimize downtime.

Areas We Serve

We work throughout San Jose, including Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Evergreen, Rose Garden, Naglee Park, West San Jose, North San Jose, Alum Rock, Downtown, as well as nearby Santa Clara County cities.

Our Process

1. On-site visit. Betz Works owner Allan comes out and evaluates the soil, slope, access, drainage, and permits you may need.
2. Free, detailed estimate. We break down the cost, timeline, and scope of work.  Residential driveways typically run $2.75–$4.00 per square foot, depending on site conditions.
3. Scheduling. Once you approve the project, we quickly set a date to start.
4. Installation. We prep the site, pave, and show you how to care for the new pavement while it cures.
5. Follow-up. We follow up to make sure you’re satisfied with the job, backed by a 1-year warranty.

Why San Jose Residents Choose Betz Works

• The owner, Allan Betz, is on-site for every job. He’s the third generation in his family to do this work.
• We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Our license number is #1098361.
• We’re PG&E Certified and DIR-registered. This means that, aside from surface paving, we’re also qualified for utility and public-works projects.
• 60+ years of family paving experience on California’s Central Coast and in the South Bay.
• We’re transparent about pricing and stand behind our work with a 1-year warranty on every job.

Get a Free Estimate Today!

Call 831-400-8466 or email allan@betzworks.us to request a free estimate.

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