What if it rains after I seal my driveway?

• <div><p>Ideally, you should seal your driveway when there won’t be rain for several days, but at a minimum, there can’t be rain for at least 24 hours. If it rains shortly after you seal your driveway, the water can wash away the sealer and render your work useless. You’ll have to wait for your driveway to dry out and try applying again. Note that some sealers—like oil-based sealers or specialty fast-drying sealers—may cure faster. Ask your contractor for information on timing before the install, and if there’s rain in the forecast, postpone the job.</p></div>

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Q: How long before you can use your driveway after sealing it?

• <div><p>Depending on the product used, you should avoid using your driveway for 48 to 72 hours after sealing it. In general, water-based driveway sealers cure much faster compared to oil-based and solvent-based sealers. Some driveways are even ready in just four to five hours.</p></div>

Q: How much does asphalt sealing cost for businesses?

• <div><p>The costs range from $0.15 to $0.50 per square foot, depending on the asphalt condition, sealant type, and labor.</p></div>

Q: What is the best time of year to seal a driveway?

• <div><p>Plan to seal your driveway between late spring (after the rains have slowed) and early fall, or when temperatures are 55 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. A warmer environment helps the sealant bond with the driveway. To ensure your driveway cures correctly, you should make sure no rain is in the forecast for at least 48 hours after sealing.</p></div>

Q: What if it rains after I seal my driveway?

• <div><p>Ideally, you should seal your driveway when there won&rsquo;t be rain for several days, but at a minimum, there can&rsquo;t be rain for at least 24 hours. If it rains shortly after you seal your driveway, the water can wash away the sealer and render your work useless. You&rsquo;ll have to wait for your driveway to dry out and try applying again. Note that some sealers&mdash;like oil-based sealers or specialty fast-drying sealers&mdash;may cure faster. Ask your contractor for information on timing before the install, and if there&rsquo;s rain in the forecast, postpone the job.</p></div>

Q: Are blacktop and asphalt the same thing?

• <div><p>Asphalt is not the same thing as blacktop. Blacktop is a type of asphalt, but contains less bitumen, making it less durable than asphalt. Asphalt is a better option for major highways, streets, and driveways, while blacktop is more suitable to playgrounds. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
i hire joe to do my driveway and he has truly went above and beyond my expectations he was on time with our first appointment he explained everything in detail on the step by step process on how the job was going to be done he came out that next monday and wow what a crew he had first class all...
Hoosier Paving LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
Over the last two years, we have used Alan & Sons to lift around 250 panels of concrete sidewalk, and driveway approaches. This alliance has saved our town money and supplemented the street department efforts. All of the lifted panels have maintained their corrected elevations including one...
Alan & Sons Concrete Raising
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Reviewed in January 2025
They installed the driveway for me that went through a couple ravines, had to be done in a couple stages because of my pocketbook, Dan done a great job and I will be calling him for more projects, I highly recommend
Denaut Trucking And Excavating
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Reviewed in June 2024
I had my driveway updated, regraveled, after more than a decade. I'm very pleased with the work and highly recommend this to anyone needing any excavation done!
Gator Excavating & Land Maintenance Services
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Reviewed in November 2022
Troy was very nice, personable, helpful and did an amazing job fixing our driveway.
Triple T Backhoe-A Tractor, A Trailer and A Troy
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Reviewed in July 2022
EXCELLENT WORK! They did a beautiful job removing and replacing the concrete driveway. Corrected the slope, completely built new base course and rebar reinforced. (Was just a pad on dirt before) Re-sloped gravel driveway beyond the concrete and packed in new driveway stone. Bob and his crew are...
Showecker Masonry
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Reviewed in May 2019
Mudjackers came out, and leveled the sidewalk leading up to our front porch, the sidewalk in front of our house, and 2 slabs of our driveway. They were on-time, courteous, completed the work and cleaned up after themselves. Very satisfied with this service, and would recommend them.
AAA Mudjackers Inc
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Reviewed in April 2018
Matt and his crew did a terrific job for us. They arrived on time and within about four hours took down and cleaned up four very large trees along our driveway. Every scrap of debris was cleaned up from the driveway and yard and they even spread about 15 lbs of grass seed over an area of the...
Foley Tree And Lawn Service
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Reviewed in July 2004
THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS. I HAD THREE QUOTES FROM COMPANIES ON ANGIE'S LIST. HIS WAS THE LOWEST OF THE QUOTES AND THE WORK WAS TOP NOTCH. THEY TOOK THE GARAGE DOORS DOWN AND PUT UP PLASTIC TO HIDE WHAT WAS IN THE GARAGE. THE OWNER WAS THERE FROM START TO FINISH AND WORKED ON THE...
SCOTT MORGAN CONCRETE
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