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Lake Forest Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Lake Forest has hot summers, mild winters, and rain that falls mostly from November through March, and driveway expansion or curb, gutter, or sidewalk work in the right-of-way may need an encroachment permit. This guide covers Lake Forest encroachment permit rules and how to time paving around the local weather. We did not find a published Lake Forest cost guide, so we do not list local prices; get written quotes from more than one contractor. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Lake Forest on Main Street.

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. Lake Forest's permit processing page says work in the public right-of-way or on City land needs an encroachment permit, and lists driveway expansion and curb, gutter, or sidewalk construction among the examples. The Public Works Department issues these permits, and applications go to PWPermits@lakeforestca.gov.

Timing. The City lists a first review of 10 business days for encroachment permits. City Hall is at (949) 461-3400.

Lake Forest weather and the best time to pave

Lake Forest does not have its own NOAA normals station, so we use nearby Irvine Ranch. Its 1991 to 2020 normals show about 13.1 inches of rain a year. February is the wettest month at about 3.47 inches, and August is the driest at about 0.01 inches. About 11.0 inches falls from November through March.

August highs average about 90 degrees, and the station averages about 62 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Freezing nights are rare, less than one a year, and January highs average about 69 degrees.

Our tip for Lake Forest 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.

Lake Forest asphalt FAQ

Do I need a Lake Forest permit to widen my driveway?

Lake Forest lists driveway expansion and curb, gutter, or sidewalk construction among the right-of-way work that may need an encroachment permit from Public Works. First review takes about 10 business days.

When is the best time to pave in Lake Forest?

NOAA normals for Irvine Ranch show about 62 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Late spring through fall is the driest stretch for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Lake Forest paving contractors

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

• Hardy & Harper Inc, Lake Forest
• La Strada Contracting, Lake Forest
• Quickel Paving Inc, Laguna Hills
• Concept Paving Solutions Inc, Mission Viejo
• Caliber Paving Company Inc, Tustin

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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 Lake Forest Public Works before you start work.