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Bellingham Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Bellingham has mild summers, cool winters with regular freezes, and rain that peaks in November, and the City requires a public works permit when driveway work reaches into the right-of-way. This guide covers published local price ranges, Bellingham's public works permit rules, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Bellingham on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Bellingham

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

Bellingham 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 works permit. Bellingham's Public Works permit types guide lists driveway repair or replacement that includes a portion of the driveway within the right-of-way as work that needs a Public Works permit before it starts. Adding other hard surfaces in the right-of-way also needs one, and land-disturbing or hard surface work that does not touch the right-of-way may need a Stormwater permit instead.

Contact. The Permit Center is at (360) 778-8300, and Public Works permitting questions go to pwpermits@cob.org.

Bellingham weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Bellingham International Airport show about 34.7 inches of rain a year. November is the wettest month at about 5.20 inches, and July is the driest at about 0.88 inches.

July is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 73 degrees. Winters bring about 59 nights a year at freezing or colder, and January highs average about 46 degrees.

Our tip for Bellingham homeowners: summer is the best window for paving and sealcoating, since most rain falls from November through March. Sealcoat needs dry days to cure, so watch the forecast in spring and fall.

Bellingham asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Bellingham?

HomeBlue's Bellingham cost guide (published 2022) puts a new asphalt driveway at $5 to $8 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 $4,500 to $7,900. Prices have likely moved since 2022, so get written quotes.

How much does driveway sealcoating cost in Bellingham?

HomeBlue's Bellingham driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $230 to $390 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

Do I need a Bellingham permit to replace my driveway?

If the work includes the part of the driveway within the right-of-way, Bellingham requires a Public Works permit. Hard surface work that stays off the right-of-way may need a Stormwater permit instead.

When is the best time to pave in Bellingham?

NOAA normals for Bellingham International Airport show July highs near 73 degrees and about 59 freezing nights. Summer is the best window for paving and sealcoating, since most rain falls from November through March.

Compare Bellingham paving contractors

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

• Asphalt Industries, Bellingham
• Lakeside Industries, Bellingham
• Asphalt Northwest, LLC, Lynden
• Asphalt Sealcoating, Inc., Lynden
• Becktel's Construction LLC, Burlington

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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 Bellingham before you start work.