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Houston Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Houston has a long, hot summer, mild winters, and heavy rain spread through the year, and the City issues a Residential Driveway, Sidewalk, or Curb and Gutter Permit for driveway work that reaches the street. This guide covers published local price ranges, Houston's driveway permit rules, and how to time paving around heat and rain. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Houston on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Houston

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

Houston bids often change with heat-related scheduling, drainage and base repair after heavy rain, and whether driveway, culvert, or curb work 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.

Residential driveway permit. The Houston Permitting Center's Residential Driveway, Sidewalk, or Curb and Gutter Permit page says the permit is for building a new driveway or sidewalk, removing and replacing an existing driveway, sidewalk, or curb and gutter, and extending a driveway. You apply with a project number, two dimensioned site plans, and a copy of the survey. Plan review and inspection are required, the listed fee starts at $103 and can be higher, processing takes about 1 business day, and the permit is valid for one year. Work must follow the approved traffic-stamped site plan to pass inspection.

Who can buy it. The City's Residential One-Stop Guide (revised September 2025) says only a bonded contractor can purchase this permit, but a homeowner may purchase it when no curb cut is involved.

Houston weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Houston Hobby Airport show about 55.6 inches of rain a year, with rain in every month. June is the wettest month at about 6.09 inches, September and October each average close to 5.8 inches, and February is the driest at about 2.85 inches.

August highs average about 94 degrees, and the station averages about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Freezing nights are rare, about 4 a year, and January highs average about 64 degrees.

Our tip for Houston homeowners: late fall through spring is the most comfortable window for paving and sealcoating. Rain can come in any month, so plan sealcoating for a dry stretch in the forecast, and start summer work early in the morning while fresh asphalt is easier to work.

Houston asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Houston?

HomeBlue's Houston 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 $6,100. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Houston?

HomeBlue's Houston driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $220 to $360 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Do I need a Houston permit for driveway work?

Houston Public Works issues a Residential Driveway, Sidewalk, or Curb and Gutter Permit for new driveways, removing and replacing an existing driveway, sidewalk, or curb and gutter, and driveway extensions. Plan review and inspection are required, and the listed fee starts at $103.

Can a Houston homeowner pull a driveway permit?

The City's Residential One-Stop Guide says only a bonded contractor can purchase this permit, but a homeowner may purchase it when no curb cut is involved.

When is the best time to pave in Houston?

NOAA normals for Houston Hobby Airport show about 55.6 inches of rain a year and about 100 days at 90 degrees or hotter. Late fall through spring is the most comfortable window; plan sealcoating for a dry stretch.

Compare Houston paving contractors

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

• A1 Construction Services, Houston
• AAA Paving Since 1964, Houston
• All-Tech Asphalt Paving, LLC., Houston
• American Paving, Houston
• Giordano Paving, Houston

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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 Houston Public Works before you start work.