Once the avocado capital of Southern California
Asphalt Paving in La Habra, CA
A hill-edge city with no freeways and plenty of postwar driveways.
- No-cost site visits and written quotes
- Every line item priced before work begins
- Lots laid out to city code and 2010 ADA counts
Paving at the Puente Hills Pass
Asphalt paving in La Habra takes place in a city named for a pass through the hills. The natural gap in the Puente Hills to the north gave La Habra its name. The city incorporated in 1925 with about 3,000 residents, and by 1928 it was the largest avocado center in Southern California; the Hass avocado mother tree was planted there in the 1920s. Population grew from about 4,961 in 1950 to 25,136 in 1960 and 63,097 in 2020.
Postwar driveways
The 1950s jump means many La Habra homes now have driveways sixty-plus years old. Replacement with a compacted base fixes failed ones; seal coating and crack sealing protect the rest.
No freeways
La Habra has no freeways. Traffic runs on Whittier, Beach, Harbor and Imperial, and those corridors carry the city's commercial lots. Businesses there need repairs, seal coat and restriping on a cycle.
Dry and warm
La Habra's climate is hot-summer Mediterranean, with August mean highs around 86.5 degrees and annual precipitation listed at about 8.2 inches. Sun, not rain, is the main threat to asphalt here.
Next to the hills
La Habra Heights borders the city to the north, and homes near that edge sit on rising ground. Driveways there need drainage planning.
Costs
HomeGuide lists a 400-square-foot driveway at about $2,000 to $4,800 nationally and a two-car seal coat at about $400 to $800. Removal, base repair and slope add to the total. We put each item on the quote.
Apartments
About 43 percent of La Habra homes are rented. Apartment lots need regular seal coat and restriping, and spot rebuilds where they fail.
Older downtown
La Habra Boulevard runs through the older part of town, where small commercial lots and alleys need hand work and careful scheduling.
After paving
New asphalt stays soft in the summer heat. Avoid turning wheels while parked and keep heavy loads off for the first few weeks.
Next step
Call (657) 258-2661 or
.Local Notes for La Habra
- Avocado center. By 1928 La Habra was the largest avocado center in Southern California, and the Hass mother tree was planted there in the 1920s.
- Postwar growth. La Habra grew from 4,961 residents in 1950 to 25,136 in 1960 and 63,097 in 2020.
- No freeways. La Habra has no freeways; SR 39, SR 72 and SR 90 serve the city.
- Named for a pass. The city takes its name from the natural pass through the Puente Hills to the north.
Our Services in La Habra, CA
La Habra Questions
Do you work near La Habra Heights?
Yes, including sloped driveways near the northern edge.
Is seal coating worth it in La Habra?
Yes. Strong sun is the main thing aging asphalt here.
Do you pave commercial lots on Whittier Boulevard?
Yes, with phased repairs and striping.
How long should I wait to seal a new driveway?
HomeGuide recommends three to six months so the asphalt can cure.
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