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Chico Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Chico has hot summers, cool winters with regular freezes, and rain that falls mostly from November through March, and work in the public right-of-way needs an encroachment permit. This guide covers published local price ranges, Chico's encroachment permit rules, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Chico on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Chico

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

Chico bids often change with base preparation, the condition of an older driveway, and whether the driveway approach at the street is part of the job. 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, sidewalk, and curb work at the street does.

Encroachment permit. Chico's Encroachment Permits page defines an encroachment as any construction work in a public right-of-way, including streets and sidewalks. Applications are filed online through eTRAKiT and need liability insurance, a City of Chico business license, a site plan, an erosion and sediment control plan, and a traffic control plan.

Timing. The City aims to review complete applications within 10 business days. Questions go to encroachmentpermit@chicoca.gov or (530) 879-6700.

Chico weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Chico University Farm show about 27.4 inches of rain a year. February is the wettest month at about 5.14 inches, and July is the driest at about 0.03 inches. About 21.3 inches falls from November through March.

July highs average about 95 degrees, and the station averages about 99 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters bring about 40 nights a year at freezing or colder, and January highs average about 56 degrees.

Our tip for Chico homeowners: late spring through fall is the driest stretch for paving and sealcoating. Summer work should start early in the morning to beat the heat. Sealcoat needs dry days to cure, so plan around winter storms.

Chico asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Chico?

HomeBlue's Chico cost guide (published 2022) puts a new asphalt driveway at $4 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 $4,300 to $7,500. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Chico?

HomeBlue's Chico driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $220 to $370 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

How long does a Chico encroachment permit take?

Chico says its goal is to review and process complete encroachment permit applications within 10 business days, depending on scope, location, and completeness.

When is the best time to pave in Chico?

NOAA normals for Chico University Farm show about 99 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and about 40 freezing nights. Late spring through fall is the driest stretch for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Chico paving contractors

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

• Charles Brown Paving & Excavating, Chico
• Complete Asphalt Services Co Inc, Chico
• Franklin Construction Inc, Chico
• Knife River Construction, Chico
• Fairbanks Paving Co., Oroville

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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 Chico Engineering before you start work.