Along St. Vrain Creek
Asphalt Paving in Longmont, CO
A city of nearly 99,000 with a quick right-of-way permit process and colder records than its neighbors.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quote before work starts
- Subgrade checked for clay and soft spots first
Driveways and Lots in the St. Vrain Valley
Asphalt paving in Longmont often begins with the city's right-of-way permit. Longmont requires a permit before work in public right-of-way, including curb, gutter, ramp, driveway and sidewalk repairs or new installation. The plan review fee is $25 for the first hour, construction inspection is $30 for up to three inspections, and the city needs a certificate of insurance naming it as additional insured, with limits of at least $350,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. Once documents are approved, permits generally process within 24 to 48 hours.
Weather
Longmont's 1991 to 2020 normals show 15.21 inches of precipitation and 32.2 inches of snow a year. The record low is 38 below, set January 16, 1930, and the record high is 106. Asphalt here faces the same freeze-thaw and UV load as the rest of the corridor, with fewer snow days but plenty of cold nights.
St. Vrain Creek
St. Vrain Creek, a tributary of the South Platte, flows through the city just south of the center. Low ground near the creek holds water, so base depth and drainage matter more on those blocks. On any lot, we check where water goes before we price the asphalt.
A mix of old and new
Longmont was founded in 1871 as the Chicago-Colorado Colony and incorporated in 1885. The 2020 census counted 98,885 people. Older neighborhoods near Main Street have narrow drives and alleys; newer areas east toward I-25 have subdivision driveways and HOA lots. Manufacturing is the largest industry, and commercial lots for plants, offices and retail need sections sized for trucks.
Main Street and SH 119
US 287 runs through the center as Main Street, and State Highway 119 passes south of downtown toward Boulder and I-25. If your project reaches a state highway, Longmont notes that a CDOT permit is needed first. We plan the sequence so permits do not hold up the schedule.
Driveway costs in Longmont
Published national ranges put new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot (HomeGuide) and $7 to $15 (Angi), with removal and replacement at $8 to $15 per square foot. Right-of-way permit fees are small next to that, but the insurance certificate and inspection steps take planning. We build them into the schedule.
HOA and multifamily
Newer neighborhoods east toward I-25 include many HOA and multifamily properties. We quote sealing, crack work and restriping on maintenance cycles for boards and managers.
Call (970) 717-1592 or
for a free Longmont estimate.What to Know in Longmont
- ROW permit fees. Longmont charges $25 for plan review (first 60 minutes) and $30 for up to three construction inspections on right-of-way permits.
- Insurance minimums. A certificate of insurance naming the City of Longmont as additional insured is required, with limits of at least $350,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence.
- Weather normals. Longmont averages 15.21 inches of precipitation and 32.2 inches of snow a year; the record low is -38 F (January 16, 1930).
- St. Vrain Creek. St. Vrain Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River, flows through the city just south of the center.
Our Services in Longmont, CO
Longmont Questions
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Longmont?
Work in the right-of-way, including driveway, curb, gutter and sidewalk work, needs a city permit. Paving inside your lot usually does not.
How long does a Longmont right-of-way permit take?
Once all documents are approved, permits generally process in 24 to 48 hours, and complex applications can take up to five business days.
Do you work on lots along Main Street?
Yes. We pave, patch, seal and restripe commercial lots and coordinate with any CDOT permit if the entrance is on a state highway.
Is my driveway near St. Vrain Creek different?
Wetter ground calls for more attention to base and drainage. We probe for soft spots before quoting.
What insurance does Longmont require for right-of-way work?
A certificate naming the City as additional insured, with limits of at least $350,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Do you work near Main Street in older Longmont?
Yes. Older drives and alleys near Main Street often need full rebuilding. If the work reaches the right-of-way, the city permit applies.
When is paving season in Longmont?
Late spring through early fall. Hot asphalt needs warm ground to compact, and sealcoating needs dry days above about 50 degrees.
Free Estimates in Longmont, CO
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