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Scottsdale Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Scottsdale has a very hot desert climate with a summer monsoon and mild winters, and the City does not require a building permit for an at-grade driveway but does review it, and issues right-of-way permits for work at the street. This guide covers published local price ranges, how Scottsdale reviews driveway work, and how to time paving around desert heat. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Scottsdale on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Scottsdale

We only list numbers from published sources that give a Scottsdale figure. All figures in this table come from HomeBlue's Scottsdale cost guides, published in 2022, so expect current quotes to differ. Treat them as a starting point, not a quote.

Scottsdale bids often change with heat-related scheduling, base preparation, and whether the driveway work reaches the street. HomeBlue's sealing guide also notes that some contractors charge a $75 to $100 mobilization fee on small driveways. We did not find a sourced local figure for pothole patching alone, so ask for repair as its own line item.

City permits and the public right-of-way

Courtesy review for driveways. The City's Home Improvement page lists patio slabs and sidewalks or drives not over 30 inches above grade as work that does not need a permit but does need Planning and Development Services review, to confirm it meets code and design standards and is not in a setback or easement. It also reminds homeowners to check HOA rules, which the City does not enforce.

Right-of-way permits. The City's Permit Services page says permit applications go through the Scottsdale SPUR portal, the first inspection must happen within 180 days of issuance, and right-of-way permit extensions go through Inspection Services at (480) 312-5750. Work done without a required permit is fined double the permit fee.

Scottsdale weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Scottsdale Airport show only about 8.7 inches of rain a year. January through March are the wettest months at about 1.1 to 1.2 inches each, July and August monsoon storms add close to an inch each, and June is nearly dry.

July highs average about 104 degrees, and the station averages about 161 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Freezing nights are rare, about 3 a year, and January highs average about 66 degrees.

Our tip for Scottsdale homeowners: late fall through spring is the best window for paving and sealcoating. Summer work should start at first light, and monsoon storms in July and August can interrupt sealcoat curing.

Scottsdale asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Scottsdale?

HomeBlue's Scottsdale cost guide (published 2022) puts a new asphalt driveway at $4 to $7 per square foot for 3 to 4 inches of asphalt, including removal of an old asphalt driveway. For a 24 by 40 foot two-car driveway, that guide lists $3,700 to $6,600. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Scottsdale?

HomeBlue's Scottsdale driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $220 to $360 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Do I need a Scottsdale permit for a new driveway?

Scottsdale lists drives not over 30 inches above grade as work that does not need a permit but does need a courtesy review by Planning and Development Services to confirm it meets code and is not in a setback or easement.

When is the best time to pave in Scottsdale?

NOAA normals for Scottsdale Airport show about 161 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and July highs near 104 degrees. Late fall through spring is the best window.

Compare Scottsdale paving contractors

Contractors listed on the Scottsdale hub, from Main Street listings data. Claimed profiles are shown first. Full cards are in the list above.

• Curb Appeal Asphalt Services, LLC, Scottsdale
• Performance Paving & Sealing, Fountain Hills
• Infinity Paving, Phoenix
• Copper Canyon Paving, Phoenix
• Empire Paving & Maintenance LLC, Phoenix

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Prices above come from third-party guides published in 2022 and are not quotes from Main Street or any listed contractor. Permit rules change; confirm with the City of Scottsdale before you start work.