Why Driveway Paving Costs More in Winter — And How Albany & Colonie Homeowners Can Save $300 This Fall
🍁 Fall Paving Season in Albany: Your Last Chance to Save
If you’ve been thinking about getting your driveway paved in Albany, Colonie, Schenectady, Guilderland, Rotterdam, or anywhere in the Capital Region, there’s one thing you need to know:
Fall is the cheapest time of year to pave.
Winter is the most expensive.
And right now, to help homeowners beat winter pricing, Egan Paving is offering a $300 Fall Discount on full driveway installations scheduled before the season closes.
Why the discount?
Because October is a scramble — plants are closing, temperatures are dropping, and homeowners wait until the last minute.
This blog breaks down exactly why fall saves you money, why winter multiplies costs, and how to lock in the $300 Fall Special before the first frost freezes the schedule.
❄️ Why Driveway Paving Costs Jump in Winter
Let’s get into the science and logistics that drive winter pricing up.
1. Asphalt Plants Close for the Season
Albany-area asphalt plants begin shutting down in late October to November, depending on temperatures.
Once closed, asphalt has to be:
Trucked from farther away
Produced in shorter, more expensive batches
Priced higher due to limited supply
More miles = more fuel
Colder temps = faster cooling
Scarce supply = higher cost
That “winter premium” hits homeowners directly.
2. Cold Weather Complicates the Process
Asphalt needs heat. Specifically:
Optimal paving temp: 50–70°F
Minimum surface temperature: 45°F
Cold nights stop curing completely
In Albany, Colonie, and Schenectady, late fall and early winter bring:
Frost
Frozen ground
Misty rain
Early sunsets
Low daytime temps
This forces contractors to:
Reduce work hours
Use additives
Increase manpower
Heat materials longer
Each one adds cost.
3. Labor Becomes More Expensive
Winter labor is:
Slower
Harder
More overtime-prone
Frozen ground must be broken up.
Materials must be heated twice as long.
Crews need more equipment to maintain temperature.
All that extra effort makes winter paving more expensive across the entire Capital Region.
4. Winter Repairs Are Temporary — Not Permanent
Even if you find a paving company willing to work in winter, what they’re actually doing is usually:
Cold patch
Temporary repairs
Thin overlays
These do not count as full paving jobs.
You’ll spend money twice — once to “get by,” and again in spring to fix the failure.
💰 So Why Is Fall Cheaper?
Because fall hits the sweet spot:
Asphalt plants are still open
Weather is still warm enough
Ground hasn’t frozen
Scheduling is flexible
Crews can run full days
Materials are available at normal pricing
Egan Paving’s fall pricing reflects:
Longer daylight
Lower overhead
High-volume efficiency
The ability to schedule back-to-back projects
And right now, to help homeowners take advantage:
🍁 FALL SPECIAL: Save $300 When You Book Before the Winter Shut-Down
Valid for full driveway installations in:
Albany • Colonie • Schenectady • Guilderland • Rotterdam • Clifton Park • Latham
👉 Claim your $300 Fall Discount:
https://www.eganpaving.net/contact
🏡 Real Examples: Fall vs. Winter Pricing in the Capital Region
Albany Homeowner — Saved $700 by Doing It in October
A homeowner off New Scotland Ave got three quotes:
August: $7,800
October: $7,500
January: $8,200
Winter work required:
Additional heating
Shorter work window
Higher plant cost
Weather risks
By choosing fall, they saved $700 — and upgraded to a thicker binder course.
Colonie Driveway Off Central Ave
This homeowner waited until winter last year and paid:
Extra fuel surcharges
Temporary patch work
A second spring repair
By the time Egan Paving rebuilt the driveway in May, the total cost was nearly 40% higher than if they’d paved the previous October.
Schenectady Project in Rotterdam
We paved a driveway on a mild November afternoon.
Our crew monitored temperatures hour-by-hour and completed the job perfectly — but it was the last week before the asphalt plant shut down.
If that homeowner waited one more week, the job would’ve required:
Remote asphalt trucking
Extra heating
Added compaction time
And the price would’ve increased by $600–$900.
🧰 What You Should Do RIGHT NOW (if you’re thinking about paving)
Here’s what we recommend for every Capital Region homeowner:
1. Get your estimate early
Even if you’re not sure, an estimate locks you into:
Fall pricing
The $300 discount
A paved driveway before snow
We can hold your spot, even if we decide on the final plan later.
2. Clear your driveway for inspection
Move cars.
Cut back any overgrown grass.
Make drainage visible.
The more we can see, the better your price accuracy will be.
3. Ask for base thickness in writing
For Albany’s clay-heavy soil, you need:
6–8 inches crushed stone
3 inches binder
2 inches top coat
Anyone offering “one coat”, or refusing to specify depth, is a red flag.
4. Don’t wait until after the first frost
By then:
Prices rise
Plants schedule less
Daylight is reduced
Drainage worsens
Moisture increases
Every day matters in late fall.
5. Lock in the $300 Discount
This offer is ONLY available during the fall paving season and disappears when:
Plants close
Temp drops
The ground freezes
👉 Lock in your discount now:
https://www.eganpaving.net/contact
