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Salinas Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Salinas has mild summers, mild winters, and rain that falls mostly from November through March, and the City issues encroachment permits for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work at the street. This guide covers published local price ranges, Salinas' encroachment permit process, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Salinas on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Salinas

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

Salinas 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. The City's Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair Procedures say a no-fee encroachment permit is issued after a project meeting with City Maintenance Services, and is picked up at the Permit Center, 65 West Alisal Street. You mark the work limits with white water-based paint and call Underground Service Alert before digging.

Who can do the work. The same page says contractors need a California contractor license and a City of Salinas business license, and work must follow the City's standard plans, which include driveway plans. Maintenance Services is at (831) 758-7233.

Salinas weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Salinas Municipal Airport show about 12.6 inches of rain a year. January is the wettest month at about 2.63 inches, and July is the driest at about 0.01 inches. About 10.5 inches falls from November through March.

September is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 74 degrees. Freezing nights are rare, about 6 a year, and January highs average about 62 degrees.

Our tip for Salinas homeowners: summer is the best window for paving and sealcoating, since most rain falls from November through March. Sealcoat needs dry days to cure, so watch the forecast in spring and fall.

Salinas asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Salinas?

HomeBlue's Salinas 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 $4,300 to $7,600. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Salinas?

HomeBlue's Salinas 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.

Do I need a permit for curb or driveway work at the street in Salinas?

Salinas issues a no-fee encroachment permit for curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair after a project meeting with City Maintenance Services. Contractors need a California license and a City business license.

When is the best time to pave in Salinas?

NOAA normals for Salinas Municipal Airport show September highs near 74 degrees. Summer is the best window for paving and sealcoating, since most rain falls from November through March.

Compare Salinas paving contractors

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

• BGC Brett George Construction Company, Salinas
• Kraemer Engineering Inc, Salinas
• The Don Chapin Company, Salinas
• Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc, Monterey
• Coastal Pipeline Inc., Seaside

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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 Salinas before you start work.