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Temecula Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

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

What asphalt work costs in Temecula

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

Temecula 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. Temecula's Encroachment Permits page says an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works is required before any construction in the public right-of-way, and lists driveway approaches among the minor improvements that may need one. Work inside private developments is covered by a grading permit instead.

Timing. The City says an encroachment permit is typically valid for 6 months, and an extension must be requested before it expires. Public Works is at 41000 Main Street, 951-694-6444.

Temecula weather and the best time to pave

Temecula does not have its own NOAA normals station, so we use nearby Fallbrook 5 NE. Its 1991 to 2020 normals show about 15.3 inches of rain a year. February is the wettest month at about 3.74 inches, and July is the driest at about 0.08 inches. About 12.7 inches falls from November through March.

August highs average about 89 degrees, and the station averages about 60 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Freezing nights are rare, less than one a year, and January highs average about 68 degrees.

Our tip for Temecula 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.

Temecula asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Temecula?

HomeBlue's Temecula 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 $7,700. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Temecula?

HomeBlue's Temecula 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.

Do I need a Temecula permit for a driveway approach?

Temecula lists driveway approaches among the work that may need an encroachment permit from Public Works, which is required before any construction in the public right-of-way.

When is the best time to pave in Temecula?

NOAA normals for Fallbrook 5 NE show about 60 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Late spring through fall is the driest stretch for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Temecula paving contractors

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

• Peters Paving & Grading, Inc., Temecula
• Victory Paving, Temecula
• SoCal Seal LLC, Temecula
• Republic Pavement Maintenance, Menifee
• NPG Asphalt, Perris

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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 Temecula Public Works before you start work.