How do I know if the asphalt is fully cured?

• <div><p>When asphalt cures, it typically changes from a very dark black hue to a lighter, more matte gray color. Cured asphalt also won’t be tacky or sticky to the touch or emit any odors from the asphalt mix. Additionally, the surface of fully cured asphalt won’t deform under any pressure.</p></div>

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Q: Should I power wash my driveway before sealing it?

• <div><p>You should always power wash your driveway before applying a sealant. At any given time, your driveway could be covered with algae and moss, tire residue, oil and rust stains, and any combination of leaves, twigs, and dirt. If you skip power washing, you&rsquo;ll be trapping the dirt and grime beneath the sealant and lowering its chance of cementing itself to your driveway. While you can expect the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-pressure-wash-driveway.htm">cost to pressure wash your driveway</a> to average between <b>$100</b> and <b>$350</b>, the few hundred dollars beats an unattractive driveway or paying extra to reapply your driveway sealer.</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>

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: 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>

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Last update on November 21, 2025

Reviewed in January 2014
The contractors showed up on time to give a a price quote and to complete the job. They were knowledgeable and professional and performed the work to my satisfaction. I will use them again in the future.
Affordable Paving & Seal Coating
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Reviewed in August 2011
Tommy Falco's business, Susquehanna Sealcoating, came highly recommended by a friend. We called for an estimate, and he showed up the same day to take a look at our driveway. He gave us a price below what we expected, and made an appointment to show up the next week. He and his crew were there...
Susquehanna Sealcoating
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Reviewed in September 2010
we contacted the company to tell them we were prepared to seal the driveway. They had sent us a reminder that we should seal it again this year. They gave us a date range with the promise to call us the night before they were going to arrive. They called and completed the sealing of the drive...
WEBSTER PAVING
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Reviewed in August 2017
This company was excellent. They kept in touch with us about the date and time due to the problematic rains we have had. I would recommend them to anyone.
bennet's sealcoating & more
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Reviewed in June 2014
Did a terrific job as always. Edged everything nicely. They initially couldn't reach me on our old landline (eliminated it) so they stopped by the house early one morning to verify that we still wanted the service. Then they did the job right then and there - Nice job Walls!
WALL DRIVEWAY SVC
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Reviewed in May 2013
They trimmed my driveway . The used a blower to clean it. Filled in a bunch of cracks. Sealed it with brooms and it looked so amazing the way it turned out .
True Seal
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Reviewed in April 2013
I was not satisfied with how they did it and complained, but they did come out and make it right. The first seal had cracks in the driveway and they didn't do a top seal coating. They just sprayed some of the sealant into the cracks and didn't do the sealing correctly a couple of times. They...
E STANLEY PAVING
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Reviewed in August 2020
We began to notice that they did not edge the driveway or sweep it off (we had swept night before and power washed). We also noticed that sealant was slathered overtop of our mulch in our flower garden and about 3 inches ON TOP of grass on other side of driveway. We called to ask about their...
R&M Paving & Sealing Inc
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Reviewed in April 2017
Work was excellent. They arrived ahead of schedule. I had a mess that was done by a different contractor. They spent all day stripping, washing, cleaning and preparing the concrete. They even helped uncover the pool and move a few items out of the pool area. Check the photos the first two were...
Concrete Safeguard by BCI
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