Residential Sealcoating
Driveway Sealcoating
Sealcoating is the single highest-return maintenance step for an asphalt driveway. A thin protective layer over your existing asphalt blocks water infiltration, resists UV oxidation, and holds off the small cracks that turn into big ones. Skipping it is the fastest way to shorten your driveway's life.
When to sealcoat
Wait at least 90 days after a new driveway is paved. After that, sealcoat every 3 to 5 years depending on sun exposure, traffic, and how the surface is holding up. Full-sun driveways in Carolina summers usually benefit from a tighter cycle.
Our driveway sealcoating process
A good sealcoat is 80% prep and 20% product. If we cut corners on cleaning and crack sealing, the sealer will not bond and it will flake off within a season.
- Blow, sweep, and pressure-wash the surface
- Treat oil stains with primer where needed
- Seal cracks up to 1/2 inch with hot rubber crack filler
- Cut clean edges along garage doors, sidewalks, and landscaping
- Apply commercial-grade sealer, typically two coats
- Block the drive for cure time and return it clean
What sealcoating does not fix
Sealer is not filler. It cannot hide alligator cracking, correct low spots, or resurface a failed driveway. If your driveway has structural issues, sealcoating on top just delays the inevitable. We tell you honestly when repair or resurfacing is the right call instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does driveway sealcoating last?
3 to 5 years in typical Carolina conditions. Full-sun and heavy-traffic driveways sit at the shorter end.
How long before I can drive on it?
Foot traffic same day. Vehicles the next morning in warm weather, longer in cooler or humid conditions.
Can you sealcoat a driveway with cracks?
Small cracks (under 1/2 inch), yes. We hot-seal them first, then sealcoat over. Wider cracks or crumbling edges need repair first.