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Salt Lake City Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Salt Lake City has hot summers, cold winters with frequent freezes and snow, and a dry climate, and the City requires a public way permit for driveway approach work, which residents can pull for their own work. This guide covers published local price ranges, Salt Lake City's public way permit rules, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Salt Lake City on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Salt Lake City

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

Salt Lake City 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.

Public way permit. The City's Public Way Permits page says any construction in the public way, including streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and driveway approaches, needs a permit from the Salt Lake City Engineering Division. Fees vary by the type of work and the time of year, and the permit is not issued until fees are paid.

Contractors and residents. Contractors need a valid Utah contractor license, a bond (the standard amount is $15,000 for typical excavations), and a certificate of insurance. Residents working in the right-of-way next to their own property can do the work themselves with a public way permit and proof of homeowner's insurance, with license and bonding requirements waived. Engineering permits are at (801) 535-6203.

Salt Lake City weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Salt Lake City International Airport show about 15.5 inches of rain and melted snow a year. April is the wettest month at about 2.16 inches, and July is the driest at about 0.49 inches.

July highs average about 94 degrees, and the station averages about 62 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters bring about 112 nights a year at freezing or colder and about 51.9 inches of snow, and January highs average about 39 degrees.

Our tip for Salt Lake City 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.

Salt Lake City asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Salt Lake City?

HomeBlue's Salt Lake City 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 $6,400. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Salt Lake City?

HomeBlue's Salt Lake City driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $210 to $360 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Can a Salt Lake City homeowner pull a driveway approach permit?

Yes. Salt Lake City says residents working in the right-of-way next to their own property can do the work themselves with a public way permit and proof of homeowner's insurance. License and bonding requirements are waived for residents.

When is the best time to pave in Salt Lake City?

NOAA normals for Salt Lake City International Airport show about 62 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and about 112 freezing nights. Late spring through early fall is the best window for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Salt Lake City paving contractors

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

• Preferred Paving, Salt Lake City
• Purser Paving & Construction, Salt Lake City
• R & R Paving, Salt Lake City
• Serrato’s Asphalt, Salt Lake City
• T & N Asphalt Services, Inc, Salt Lake City

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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 Salt Lake City Engineering before you start work.