Asphalt Paving Cost Guide for Arvada, CO
Real Arvada & Denver-metro numbers, not national averages
Nearly every paving company's website tells you to "call for a quote." Here's what asphalt paving in Arvada actually costs, pulled from local pricing data instead of a national average that doesn't account for Colorado's climate or Front Range labor rates.
Full Price Table by Job Type
| Job | Unit | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| New driveway install | per sq ft | $4 to $8 |
| Two-car driveway (960 sq ft) | total | $4,200 to $7,400 |
| Driveway sealcoating | per sq ft | $0.30 to $0.50 |
| Resurfacing overlay | per sq ft | $2 to $4 |
| Tar and chip driveway | per sq ft | $2 to $5 |
| Pothole repair (single) | per repair | $200 – $600 |
| Commercial lot install | per sq ft | $3.50 – $7 |
| Paver patio (200 sq ft) | total | $2,800 – $5,000 |
Asphalt vs. Concrete Driveway Cost in Arvada
Asphalt costs less to install, roughly $3 to $7 per square foot against $5 to $10 for concrete, and it's faster to lay and cure. Concrete generally lasts longer with less routine maintenance, no sealcoating cycle, but a cracked panel is an expensive full-section replacement, where asphalt damage is usually a cheaper patch. Our crew focuses on asphalt and tar and chip specifically; if a straight concrete pour is what you're after, we can point you to a concrete-specialist crew we trust.
What Actually Drives an Arvada Paving Price Up or Down
Four things move a quote more than anything else: whether an old surface needs to be torn out first, whether the sub-base needs real regrading versus a light scrape, how tight the site access is for our paver and roller, and the total square footage, since mobilization cost gets spread thinner on a bigger job. A 300-square-foot driveway and a 900-square-foot driveway don't cost three times as much labor, which is part of why smaller jobs carry a higher effective per-square-foot price.
Cost Guide FAQ
Why won't most Arvada paving companies just tell me a price over the phone?
Because tear-out, base condition, and site access change the real price too much to quote blind. A lowball number given over the phone with no site visit is exactly how the bait-and-switch complaint happens, where the number doubles once the crew shows up. We'll give you a real range on the phone, then confirm it in writing after we've actually seen the site.
Is asphalt or concrete cheaper for a driveway?
Asphalt usually costs less to install, roughly $3 to $7 per square foot versus $5 to $10 for concrete in the Denver metro. Concrete typically lasts longer and needs less routine maintenance, but costs more up front and a cracked concrete slab is a full-panel replacement, where a cracked section of asphalt is a much cheaper patch.
Does getting multiple quotes actually save money?
Usually, but only if you're comparing the same scope. Ask every contractor whether their number includes tear-out, base regrading, and what thickness of asphalt they're quoting. Two quotes that look close on paper sometimes turn out to be for a 2-inch overlay next to a 4-inch full install, which are not the same job.
Ready for an exact number? See driveway paving, sealcoating, or commercial lot paving for the service-specific detail, or just call.