Do you need to seal a driveway after pressure washing?

• <div><p>You don't technically need to seal your driveway after pressure washing, but doing so will help keep your driveway clean for longer. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-products-should-i-use-seal-my-concrete-driveway.htm">best driveway sealer</a> depends on the type of driveway you have. To seal asphalt, consider an asphalt emulsion sealer, fast-drying sealer, or latex acrylic sealer. Concrete driveways commonly use acrylic sealers or penetrating sealers. </p></div>

Can you DIY chip seal?

• <div><p>Driveway installation is challenging. While chip seal might sound easier to apply than asphalt, the process still involves heavy machinery and professional skills. Unless you come from a construction background, we recommend hiring <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asphalt-companies/">an asphalt company</a> to chip seal your new driveway. If you are paving the driveway entirely with chip seal, expect to pay <b>$5 to $10 per square foot</b>.</p></div>

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Q: Is chip seal worth the money?

• <div><p>Chip seal roads and driveways are slightly more expensive than gravel, but significantly more affordable than traditional asphalt. Chip seal works wonders when used as a top coat. Its lighter color is less heat-absorbant than black asphalt. It also renews your aging, deteriorating asphalt without having to spend on major repairs or redoing the entire driveway.</p></div>

Q: What are common asphalt issues?

• <div><p>Common problems include cracks, potholes, and drainage issues. Regular maintenance prevents major damage.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 11, 2025

Reviewed in September 2016
Dillion is the Man. Gave me a general quote over the phone and it was the price he charged for the job. The RV pad/driveway he created for us on my slopped yard is just what we wanted and then some. It is a beefy structure that should last way beyond our needs. He got it done as he said he would...
LaCombe Curb and Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2016
Richie came with a crew on the scheduled day. He and his workers removed parts of the driveway, then repaved the entire driveway. Richie was personally supervising and helping his workers. He was meticulous. The result was quite impressive.
R George's Paving LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
The roof looks FANTASTIC! That has to be the hardest working roofing crew we have ever seen and we watched a whole bunch of crews working last summer on roofs around here. The work was completed in one day. They were also very kind in that I had to leave for a medical appointment and they moved...
Westers Roofing
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Reviewed in April 2014
The owner (Jim Lopez) took the original call himself and came out within an hour to take a look and give an estimate. He was prompt, efficient, explained everything thoroughly and was, as mentioned by another reviewer, extremely polite and respectful, as was his assistant. The only complaint I...
SANTIAGOS ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in March 2014
I arrived home after work to find my yard had been cleaned up alright. It as free of weeds as well as several plants and scrubs that it has taken me ten years to cultivate. Gordon and I did walk through prior and I assumed he was listening. Plants and scrubs that I have worked on for quite a...
All Around The House Cleaning,Handyman&Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2013
They started on time, we're very efficient and professional. The removed the old roof in sections and started installing the new roof while continuing the old roof removal. This minimized the area of roof uncovered. The entire job took 1 and a half days. They leaned up debris as they went along...
Roofing By Premier
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Reviewed in January 2013
My regular snow removal guy had a lot of trouble with his trucks on the day we got a ton of snow dumped on us. I waited at home for him to come and clear my driveway, at least, but after a day and a half he still hadn't shown up or called me. I called him and cancelled his services and went to...
Greg's Lawn Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
My wife and I would recommend Roof Masters of New Mexico, LLC, to everyone who needs a roofer. As stated above, Kyle, the general manager, was a great leader of his team. The team members were themselves polite and very professional. I never imagined roofers being so timely and competent. ...
Roof Masters Of New Mexico LLC
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