Quick Answer

Driveway Paving Cost in Phoenix (2026)

Average cost in Phoenix

$5,730avg

$1,714 – $12,500

$3 – $13 per sq ft

In Phoenix, the average is $5,730 and most projects cost between $1,714 and $12,500, or about $3 – $13 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.

+5.3% YoY
8 sources
Updated 1 months ago
Arizona

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled paving crew and operators

$2,500 – $5,500

45%

Materials

Asphalt or concrete mix and rebar

$1,800 – $4,200

35%

Site Preparation

Grading, excavation, and base rock

$800 – $1,800

12%

Demolition & Hauling

Removal of old slab or debris

$400 – $1,200

5%

Permits & Fees

City of Phoenix building permits

$150 – $450

3%

🧾Sales Tax (5.6%) — Arizona
Base cost + $321 tax$6,051

Sales Tax at 5.6%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Old surface removal
  • Gravel base preparation
  • Asphalt or concrete paving
  • Grading & compaction
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Heated driveway systems
  • Decorative stamping or staining
  • Retaining walls
  • Drainage systems
  • Sealing (first year)

Based on a standard 2-car driveway (400-600 sq ft) with asphalt.

🧮Estimate your project

Live
sq ft
Material
Removal of Old Surface
Drainage / Edging

Your estimate in Phoenix

$5,730

Likely range $2,579 – $12,500

  • Labor45%$2,579
  • Materials35%$2,006
  • Site Preparation12%$688
  • Demolition & Hauling5%$287
  • Permits & Fees3%$172

Gravel

$3,135

Asphalt

$5,730

Concrete

$8,325

Interlocking pavers

$13,514

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Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Phoenix. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$5,442

Today

$5,730

Driveway Paving in Phoenix is ↑ 5.3% compared to roughly a year ago — about $288 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Driveway Contractors in Phoenix

Verified providers
🔨

Empire Paving & Maintenance LLC

1902 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

5.0
★★★★★

80 reviews

🔨

Pinnacle Asphalt Paving and Striping

Manhasset Mart Shopping Center, N 30th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

5.0
★★★★★

72 reviews

🔨

American Supreme Paving & Sealcoating

8614 N 26th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA

5.0
★★★★★

28 reviews

🔨

Rose Paving

245 E Watkins St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

4.8
★★★★½

59 reviews

🔨

Patterson Paving

4340 E Indian School Rd #21-557, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA

4.6
★★★★½

58 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

❓Common Questions

For a typical 400-square-foot driveway, homeowners in Phoenix can expect to pay between $5,100 and $7,800 for professional installation, depending on the choice between asphalt and reinforced concrete.

Yes. While asphalt is cheaper at $3.25–$5.20 per sq ft, it softens in extreme heat and requires resealing every 3–5 years. Concrete, costing $6.00–$11.55 per sq ft, is more durable in the Arizona sun and has a lifespan of 50+ years.

Demolition and hauling of an existing concrete or asphalt slab typically costs between $2.00 and $4.00 per square foot. Harder 'caliche' soil common in the Valley can increase excavation costs.

Standard gray concrete is the baseline, but stamped or colored concrete 'paver-looks' can increase the price to $14.00–$21.00 per square foot in the Phoenix market.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 8+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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