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Richland Asphalt Paving Guide: Costs, Permits, and Timing

Richland has warm summers, cold winters with frequent freezes, and a dry climate, and the City requires a written permit before any driveway work on a public street. This guide covers published local price ranges, Richland's driveway permit rules, and how to time paving around the local weather. The contractor list above shows paving pros who serve Richland on Main Street.

What asphalt work costs in Richland

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

Richland 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.

Driveway permit. Richland Municipal Code Chapter 12.04 says no one may start construction, alteration, repair, or removal of a driveway, or pave a parking strip, on any street or public way without first getting a written permit from the public works director.

Width and inspection. A residential driveway at the curb must be 10 to 35 feet wide, and the total width of all driveways generally may not exceed 50 percent of the lot's street frontage. An inspection must be requested after forms are placed and before any concrete is poured.

Richland weather and the best time to pave

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Richland station show about 7.3 inches of rain a year. December is the wettest month at about 1.07 inches, and August is the driest at about 0.13 inches.

July highs average about 89 degrees, and the station averages about 39 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Winters bring about 91 nights a year at freezing or colder, and January highs average about 41 degrees.

Our tip for Richland 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.

Richland asphalt FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Richland?

HomeBlue's Richland 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 Richland?

HomeBlue's Richland driveway sealing guide (published 2022) lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot, or about $200 to $330 for a 24 by 30 foot two-car driveway.

How wide can a Richland driveway be?

Richland's code sets a residential driveway width at the curb of 10 to 35 feet, and total driveway width generally may not exceed 50 percent of the street frontage.

When is the best time to pave in Richland?

NOAA normals for the Richland station show about 39 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and about 91 freezing nights. Late spring through early fall is the best window for paving and sealcoating.

Compare Richland paving contractors

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

• All Service Asphalt LLC, Richland
• Almond Asphalt LLC, Richland
• Davis Asphalt Maintenance, Kennewick
• Ray Poland & Sons Construction, Kennewick
• Empire Asphalt Services LLC, Pasco

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Nearby city hubs

• Kennewick, WA asphalt contractors
• Spokane, WA asphalt contractors

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 Richland Public Works before you start work.