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Tempe Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Tempe has one of the hottest climates of any city we cover, with long stretches over 100 degrees, a summer monsoon, and City right-of-way permits for work in the street or sidewalk. This guide covers published local price ranges, what Tempe says about right-of-way permits, and how to time paving around extreme heat. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Tempe on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Tempe

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

Phoenix area bids often change with heat-related scheduling, base repair on older driveways, and whether any work reaches the curb or sidewalk. 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

Paving that stays entirely on your own lot does not touch the public right-of-way, but work at the curb, sidewalk, or street does.

Right-of-way permits. Tempe Public Works Engineering's Right-of-Way Permits page lists separate applications, including an Encroachment Permit Application and a Right-of-Way Trenching Permit Application, filed through the City's online permitting system. We did not find a Tempe page that spells out driveway-specific rules, so ask Tempe Engineering which permit applies before any work at the curb.

Contractor paperwork. An older Engineering Division requirements sheet (effective December 2002) says a right-of-way permit is not issued until the contractor's Arizona contractor license and a certificate of insurance are on file with the City. Confirm the current requirements with Tempe Engineering.

Tempe weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Tempe ASU station show about 8.8 inches of rain a year. About 3.1 inches of that falls from June through September, mostly with July and August monsoon storms, and roughly 4.7 inches falls from November through March.

July highs average about 106 degrees, and the station averages about 179 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Freezing nights are uncommon, averaging about 10 a year.

Our tip for Tempe homeowners: fall through spring is the best window for paving and sealcoating. In summer, work should start at first light, and fresh asphalt stays soft longer in the heat, so keep cars off it until your contractor says it is ready. Watch the forecast for monsoon storms before sealcoating.

Tempe asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Tempe?

HomeBlue's Tempe 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 $6,500. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Tempe?

HomeBlue's Tempe 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 Tempe permit for driveway work at the street?

Work in the public right-of-way in Tempe goes through Public Works Engineering, which lists right-of-way permit applications, including an Encroachment Permit Application, on its website. Ask Tempe Engineering which permit fits your project.

When is the best time to pave in Tempe?

NOAA normals for the Tempe ASU station show about 179 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and July highs around 106 degrees. Fall through spring is the most comfortable window, and summer work should start early in the morning.

Does the monsoon affect sealcoating in Tempe?

It can. NOAA normals show about 3 inches of Tempe's 8.8 inches of yearly rain falls from June through September, mostly in monsoon storms. Check the forecast and give sealcoat time to dry before a storm.

Compare Tempe paving contractors

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

• We Do Lines Arizona, Tempe
• Mesa Diamond Asphalt, Mesa
• Parking Professionals, Mesa
• Impact Asphalt Inc, Mesa
• 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 Tempe Public Works Engineering before you start work.