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Anaheim Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Anaheim has a long dry season, hot inland summers, and a Public Works permit requirement for any construction in the street, alley, or easement. This guide covers published local price ranges, the City's Right-of-Way Construction Permit, and how to time paving around winter rain and late summer heat. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Anaheim on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Anaheim

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

Anaheim bids often change with how much of the old driveway has failed, whether the driveway approach in the parkway must be rebuilt, and how much access the crew has for trucks. 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 driveway approach, curb, and sidewalk work at the street does. In Anaheim that work is handled by the Department of Public Works.

Right-of-Way Construction Permit. The City's Right-of-Way Construction Permit information sheet says construction and other work within a public right-of-way (street, alley) or easement requires an approved plan and a Right-of-Way Construction Permit under Chapter 12.12 of the Anaheim Municipal Code. To get the permit you need approved construction plans (plus traffic control plans for work on arterial streets), the name of the contractor, estimated start and completion dates, and the permit fee.

Who can do the work. The same sheet says the contractor must be licensed by the State of California and hold a valid City of Anaheim business license, but homeowners may perform their own work for sidewalks, driveway approaches, and curb drains. Permits are issued at the Public Works Subdivision Services counter at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, 2nd floor.

Anaheim weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Anaheim station show about 13.5 inches of rain a year, with roughly 11.4 inches falling from November through March. June through September averages only about 0.4 inches combined.

July highs average about 87 degrees and August about 89, and the station averages about 47 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Freezing nights are rare, averaging well under one a year.

Our tip for Anaheim homeowners: spring and fall give you dry ground without the hottest late summer afternoons. Avoid sealcoating right before a winter storm, and in August and September ask your crew to start early and keep cars off fresh asphalt until it sets.

Anaheim asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Anaheim?

HomeBlue's Anaheim cost guide (published 2022) puts a new asphalt driveway at $5 to $8 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 $4,400 to $7,700. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Anaheim?

HomeBlue's Anaheim driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $230 to $380 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Do I need an Anaheim permit for a new driveway approach?

Yes for work in the public right-of-way. Anaheim Public Works says construction in a street, alley, or easement requires an approved plan and a Right-of-Way Construction Permit under Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 12.12.

Can I build my own driveway approach in Anaheim?

The City's Right-of-Way Construction Permit sheet says homeowners may perform their own work for sidewalks, driveway approaches, and curb drains. Otherwise the contractor must hold a California license and a City of Anaheim business license.

When is the best time to pave in Anaheim?

NOAA normals for the Anaheim station show about 13.5 inches of rain a year, mostly from November through March, and about 47 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Spring and fall are the most comfortable windows, with early starts in late summer.

Compare Anaheim paving contractors

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

• Alliance Paving Inc., Anaheim
• Champion Paving Inc, Anaheim
• Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Anaheim
• Empire Parking Lot Services, Orange
• Golden State Paving Co.,Inc., Buena Park

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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 Anaheim Public Works before you start work.