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Corona Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Corona has hot summers, cool winters with occasional freezes, and rain that falls mostly from November through March, and the City requires a permit for driveway and curb work in the right-of-way and limits driveway width. This guide covers published local price ranges, Corona's right-of-way permit and driveway width rules, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Corona on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Corona

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

Corona 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.

Permit required. Corona's Municipal Code Chapter 12.12 says no one may build, rebuild, or repair an improvement in the right-of-way, including a driveway approach, curb, or sidewalk, without a permit. Applications go to the Planning and Development Department's Development Services division with plans, materials, and schedule, and an inspection must be requested at least 48 hours before work starts.

Driveway width. The same chapter says a curb opening may not exceed 50 percent of the lot frontage, no driveway may be more than 36 feet wide, and no driveway or curb opening may be within 5 feet of a fire hydrant, light pole, utility pole, meter box, or underground vault.

Corona weather and the best time to pave

Corona does not have its own NOAA normals station, so we use nearby Chino Airport. Its 1991 to 2020 normals show about 10.0 inches of rain a year. February is the wettest month at about 2.68 inches, and August is the driest at about 0.01 inches. About 8.6 inches falls from November through March.

August highs average about 96 degrees, and the station averages about 99 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters bring about 11 nights a year at freezing or colder, and January highs average about 70 degrees.

Our tip for Corona 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.

Corona asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Corona?

HomeBlue's Corona 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 $7,800. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Corona?

HomeBlue's Corona 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.

How wide can a driveway be in Corona?

Corona's code says a curb opening may not exceed 50 percent of the lot frontage and no driveway may be more than 36 feet wide. A permit is required for driveway work in the right-of-way.

When is the best time to pave in Corona?

NOAA normals for Chino Airport show about 99 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and about 11 freezing nights. Late spring through fall is the driest stretch for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Corona paving contractors

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

• Haitbrink Asphalt Paving Inc., Corona
• United Paving Co., Corona
• ABC Parking Lot Maintenance, Corona
• City Service Asphalt, Corona
• Prestige Company, Corona

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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 Corona before you start work.