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Eugene Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Eugene has a wet winter, a short dry summer, and frosty nights through the cool months, and the City handles driveway aprons in the street through a Right-of-Way Excavation Permit. This guide covers published local price ranges, Eugene's permit for access aprons and right-of-way cuts, and how to time paving around the rainy season. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Eugene on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Eugene

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

Eugene bids often change with drainage and base repair after wet winters, older driveways that need full replacement, and whether a new or wider access apron 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 a new, wider, or repaired driveway apron at the street does.

Right-of-Way Excavation Permit. The City's Right-of-Way Excavation Permit Application (Form PW-636, updated June 2024) covers right-of-way cuts, sidewalk, curb, and access aprons, with boxes for a new, widened, or removed and repaired apron. It asks you to call 811 for a utility locate 48 hours before digging, and to call Public Works Maintenance for an inspection of the forms before concrete is poured and again after the pour. While working in the public way the applicant must carry commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.

Questions. The form directs questions to Public Works permit staff at 541-682-8400 or publicworksinfo@eugene-or.gov. On arterial and collector streets and downtown, work is not allowed from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. or 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. unless authorized.

Eugene weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport show about 40.8 inches of rain a year, with roughly 28.6 inches falling from November through March. June through September averages only about 3.3 inches combined.

July and August highs average about 84 degrees, and the station averages about 18 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. It also averages about 52 nights a year at freezing or colder, mostly from November through March.

Our tip for Eugene homeowners: plan paving and sealcoating for late June through September, the one reliably dry stretch. Sealcoat needs dry, mild weather to cure, so avoid the long rainy season and cold mornings.

Eugene asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Eugene?

HomeBlue's Eugene 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 $4,100 to $7,200. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Eugene?

HomeBlue's Eugene driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $210 to $350 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Do I need a Eugene permit for a new or wider driveway apron?

Yes. The City's Right-of-Way Excavation Permit Application (Form PW-636) covers access aprons, with options for new, widened, or removed and repaired aprons, along with sidewalk, curb, and right-of-way cuts.

What inspections does Eugene require for an access apron?

The permit form says to contact Public Works Maintenance for an inspection of the forms before concrete is poured, with a second inspection after the pour for final approval.

When is the best time to pave in Eugene?

NOAA normals for Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport show about 40.8 inches of rain a year, with about 28.6 inches from November through March. Late June through September is the best window.

Compare Eugene paving contractors

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

• McKenzie Excavating, Inc, Eugene
• Pacific Excavation, Inc., Eugene
• Wildish Construction Co, Eugene
• Aegis Asphalt Construction, Springfield
• Western Asphalt Maintenance, Springfield

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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 Eugene Public Works before you start work.