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Lubbock Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Lubbock has hot summers, cold winters with frequent freezes and some snow, and a dry climate with most rain from May through September, and the City requires a permit for driveway and sidewalk work outside your property lines. This guide covers published local price ranges, Lubbock's driveway permit rules, and how to time paving around heat and frost. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Lubbock on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Lubbock

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

Lubbock bids often change with heat-related scheduling, freeze and thaw damage on older driveways, 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.

Driveway permits. The City's Residential Permitting page says sidewalks and driveways inside your property lines do not need a permit unless they are over 30 inches high or sit over a basement or other underground structure, but any work outside your property lines needs a permit to replace. It notes that driveway approaches are typically in the right-of-way, outside the property lines, and that historic districts or zoning can add requirements.

Traffic control. The City's Barricade Permit page says a Barricade Permit from Traffic Management is required before any work alters pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicle movement in the public right-of-way, with a traffic control plan and a $50 fee.

Lubbock weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Lubbock International Airport show about 18.3 inches of rain a year, with about 11.5 inches falling from May through September. May is the wettest month at about 2.69 inches, and January and February are the driest at about 0.65 inches each.

July highs average about 93 degrees, and the station averages about 92 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters bring about 84 nights a year at freezing or colder and about 7 inches of snow, and January highs average about 55 degrees.

Our tip for Lubbock homeowners: late spring and early fall are the best windows for paving and sealcoating. Summer work should start early in the morning, and the long freeze season makes winter a hard time for sealcoat to cure.

Lubbock asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Lubbock?

HomeBlue's Lubbock 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 $3,400 to $6,000. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Lubbock?

HomeBlue's Lubbock 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 Lubbock permit to replace my driveway?

Lubbock says driveways inside your property lines do not need a permit unless they are over 30 inches high or over a basement or underground structure, but any work outside your property lines, where driveway approaches typically sit, needs a permit.

When is the best time to pave in Lubbock?

NOAA normals for Lubbock International Airport show about 84 freezing nights and about 92 days at 90 degrees or hotter a year. Late spring and early fall are the best windows.

Compare Lubbock paving contractors

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

• DBryerCo Paving & Painting, Lubbock
• Daley's Superior Asphalt Manufacturing, Inc., Lubbock
• Precision Pavement Specialists, Lubbock
• Quick Stripe Paving Inc., Lubbock
• R.F. Bryer Paving and Construction, Lubbock

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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 the City of Lubbock before you start work.