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Pueblo Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Pueblo has hot summers, cold winters with frequent freezes and snow, and a dry climate, and the City requires a concrete permit for any concrete work in the right-of-way, including drive aprons. This guide covers published local price ranges, Pueblo's concrete permit rules, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Pueblo on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Pueblo

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

Pueblo 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.

Concrete permits. Pueblo's Concrete Permits page says a permit from the Department of Public Works is required any time concrete work is done in the City right-of-way. A drive apron permit is $25. A homeowner may pull a permit for the sidewalk next to their property, but only a licensed contractor can pull a permit to install or replace curb and gutter.

Questions. Public Works is at 211 East D St., and can be reached at 719-553-2295 or pubworks@pueblo.us.

Pueblo weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Pueblo Memorial Airport show about 12.0 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month at about 2.11 inches, and January is the driest at about 0.29 inches. About 5.9 inches falls from June through September.

July highs average about 93 degrees, and the station averages about 72 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters bring about 165 nights a year at freezing or colder and about 28.3 inches of snow, and January highs average about 48 degrees.

Our tip for Pueblo homeowners: late spring through early fall is the best window for paving and sealcoating. Fresh asphalt and sealcoat need warm, dry days, so plan around the long freeze season. Summer work should start early in the morning.

Pueblo asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Pueblo?

HomeBlue's Pueblo cost guide (published 2022) puts a new asphalt driveway at $4 to $7 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 $3,600 to $6,300. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Pueblo?

HomeBlue's Pueblo driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.40 per square foot, or about $190 to $310 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

How much is a Pueblo drive apron permit?

Pueblo lists the drive apron permit at $25. Only a licensed contractor can pull a permit for curb and gutter work.

When is the best time to pave in Pueblo?

NOAA normals for Pueblo Memorial Airport show about 72 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and about 165 freezing nights. Late spring through early fall is the best window for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Pueblo paving contractors

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

• Cornejo Materials and Asphalt, Pueblo
• Ironclad Asphalt and Sealcoat, Pueblo
• Davis Paving & Sealcoating Inc., Pueblo
• Thompson Sealcoating & Striping, Pueblo
• Tony J Beltramo & Sons Inc, Pueblo

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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 Pueblo Public Works before you start work.