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Idaho Falls Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Idaho Falls has warm summers, cold winters with frequent freezes, and a dry climate, and asphalt or concrete work in the public right-of-way needs a City permit and a Public Works license. This guide covers published local price ranges, Idaho Falls right-of-way permit rules, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Idaho Falls on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Idaho Falls

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

Idaho Falls 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.

License and permit. Idaho Falls' Right-of-Way Licenses and Permits page says a Public Works Right-of-Way License is required of anyone placing asphalt or concrete pavement for projects including driveways, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in any street, alley, easement, or other public right-of-way. Each job also needs a permit for the specific address, and permits are not issued without the license.

Inspections. Right-of-way surface restoration permits for sidewalks, curb and gutter, and driveway approaches need a pre-pour inspection and a final inspection. Applications, fees, and inspection results are handled through the City's Cityworks portal, and the Street Division is at (208) 612-8490.

Idaho Falls weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Idaho Falls KIFI station show about 13.5 inches of rain a year. May is the wettest month at about 1.93 inches, and July is the driest at about 0.51 inches.

July highs average about 86 degrees, and the station averages about 28 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters bring about 166 nights a year at freezing or colder, and January highs average about 30 degrees.

Our tip for Idaho Falls 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.

Idaho Falls asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Idaho Falls?

HomeBlue's Idaho Falls cost guide (published 2022) puts a new asphalt driveway at $4 to $6 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 $3,500 to $6,200. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Idaho Falls?

HomeBlue's Idaho Falls driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $200 to $330 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Do Idaho Falls driveway approaches need an inspection?

Yes. Idaho Falls says right-of-way permits for sidewalks, curb and gutter, and driveway approaches need both a pre-pour inspection and a final inspection.

When is the best time to pave in Idaho Falls?

NOAA normals for the Idaho Falls KIFI station show about 28 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and about 166 freezing nights. Late spring through early fall is the best window for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Idaho Falls paving contractors

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

• Affordable Road & Drive, Idaho Falls
• Asphalt Maintenance Inc, Idaho Falls
• Apex Asphalt Maintenance, Idaho Falls
• Lott Contractors Inc., Idaho Falls
• DePatco, Inc, Idaho Falls

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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 Idaho Falls Public Works before you start work.