Top Asphalt Contractors in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Asphalt Paving Guide: Permits, Weather, and Local Pros

Palo Alto has 1 paving business of its own on Main Street, so this hub also lists 9 real contractors based in Alviso, Fremont, Newark, Redwood City, San Carlos and Santa Clara, all within about 13 miles. This guide covers the Public Works permit for right-of-way work, what NOAA weather records say about timing, and published local price ranges for driveway paving and sealcoating.

What asphalt work costs in Palo Alto

We only list numbers from published sources that give a Palo Alto figure. All figures in this table come from HomeBlue's Palo Alto cost guides, published in 2022, so expect current quotes to differ.

HomeBlue says its driveway figures include tearing out an old asphalt driveway. We did not find a sourced Palo Alto figure for patching or crack repair, so ask each contractor to price that separately.

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 a driveway approach at the street does.

Public Works permit. The City of Palo Alto requires a Public Works permit for work in the public right-of-way and explains how to apply online (see Apply for a Public Works Permit). The Municipal Code chapter on streets, sidewalks, driveways, and driveway approaches sets the rules (see Chapter 12.08).

Palo Alto weather and the best time to pave

The closest long record we use for Palo Alto is NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Moffett Federal Airfield station, about 5.3 miles from the city center. It averages 13.4 inches of precipitation a year over about 32 days with a tenth of an inch or more. February is the wettest month at 2.9 inches and July the driest at less than a tenth of an inch. From May through September each month averages under half an inch while staying warm, which is the most reliable stretch for work that needs dry ground.

September highs average 78 degrees and December lows average 42. The station logs about 9 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. It averages about 2 nights a year at or below freezing.

For sealcoat, SealMaster's guidance is 50 degrees and rising for 24 hours with no rain likely. At this station average lows stay at 50 or warmer in May through October. Hot mix paving is easiest when the ground is warm. Months with average lows of at least 40 and highs of at least 60 run February through November.

Palo Alto asphalt FAQ

Do I need a permit for a driveway approach in Palo Alto?

Public Works permit. The City of Palo Alto requires a Public Works permit for work in the public right-of-way and explains how to apply online (see Apply for a Public Works Permit). The Municipal Code chapter on streets, sidewalks, driveways, and driveway approaches sets the rules (see Chapter 12.08).

When is the best time to pave or sealcoat in Palo Alto?

For sealcoat, SealMaster's guidance is 50 degrees and rising for 24 hours with no rain likely. At this station average lows stay at 50 or warmer in May through October. Hot mix paving is easiest when the ground is warm. Months with average lows of at least 40 and highs of at least 60 run February through November. Figures are from NOAA's Moffett Federal Airfield station.

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Palo Alto?

HomeBlue's Palo Alto cost guide (published 2022) lists $5 to $8 per square foot for 3 to 4 inches of asphalt, or $4,500 to $7,800 for a 24 by 40 foot two-car driveway. Current quotes can differ, so get written estimates.

Why are contractors from other towns listed on the Palo Alto page?

Only 1 listing on Main Street is based in Palo Alto itself. Rather than leave the page thin, we added 9 contractors based nearby in Alviso, Fremont, Newark, Redwood City, San Carlos and Santa Clara. Each card keeps the business's own city, so you can see how far a crew would travel.

Compare Palo Alto paving contractors

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

• Claimed: Asphalt Paving Fremont, Fremont
• El Camino General Engineering Inc, Palo Alto. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing and asphalt repair and patching and more. 4.8 star Google rating from 43 reviews. state license #1026472 listed as active
• Blacktop Paving Inc, Redwood City. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, sealcoating, parking lot striping and grading. 4.8 star Google rating from 5 reviews. in business since 1988, per its website. CA CSLB license #903527 listed as active
• Paving Construction Services Inc., Alviso. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing and concrete work and more. 5 star Google rating from 7 reviews
• EARTHTEK Grading and Paving, Newark. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing and asphalt repair and patching and more. 5 star Google rating from 20 reviews. in business since 2009, per its website. state license #995715 listed as active
• Bragato Paving Company, San Carlos. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, crack sealing, asphalt repair and patching and parking lot striping and more. 5 star Google rating from 6 reviews. in business since 1925, per its website. CA CSLB license #711832 listed as active
• We Love Paving, Santa Clara. Listed services: ada upgrades, asphalt work (install/repair), concrete work and sealcoating / emulsion coatings. 4.2 star Google rating from 51 reviews
• DRYCO Construction, Fremont. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing and asphalt repair and patching and more. 4.4 star Google rating from 58 reviews
• Pacific Surfacing, Fremont. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, sealcoating, parking lot striping and concrete work and more. 4.4 star Google rating from 14 reviews
• TARC Construction, Inc., Fremont. From the business's own website: asphalt paving, sealcoating, asphalt repair and patching and parking lot striping and more. 2.9 star Google rating from 15 reviews. CA CSLB license #853583 listed as active

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Prices above come from a third-party guide published in 2022 and are not quotes from Main Street or any listed contractor. Weather figures are long term NOAA averages, not a forecast. Permit rules change; confirm with the Palo Alto Public Works Department before you start work.