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: Do asphalt driveways crack?

• <div><p>Like all driveway materials, asphalt can crack in the wrong conditions and with age. Many things can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-concrete-and-asphalt-driveway-cracks.htm">cause asphalt to crack,</a> including shifting soil or settling under the foundation. Other common causes are driving oversized vehicles on the asphalt, tree roots, and using rock salt during the snowy season. Proper installation and sealing the driveway every 10 years can help prevent cracks.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take for asphalt to dry?

• <div><p>On average, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/asphalt-curing-time.htm">asphalt dries within 24 to 72 hours</a>, meaning it&rsquo;s solid enough for light traffic&mdash;walking and careful driving. Full curing&mdash;when asphalt reaches peak strength&mdash;can take anywhere from three months to a year. During that time, heavy loads and sharp objects can leave marks. Weather, asphalt mix, and thickness all affect how quickly it dries and cures. If you want your asphalt to last, treat it gently until it&rsquo;s fully cured. For the best results, check with a professional asphalt contractor for their advice.</p></div>

Q: How long do asphalt driveways last?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-an-asphalt-driveway-last.htm">Asphalt driveways last</a> anywhere from 15 to 30 years, but if you don&rsquo;t stay on top of repairs, you may find yourself spending extra to replace your driveway before its typical lifespan. Stay on top of repairing cracks and potholes by routinely inspecting your driveway once or twice a year. It&rsquo;s a good idea to pressure wash your asphalt driveway at least once a year to keep it clean. Apply a sealer every one to five years, based on your climate.</p></div>

Q: Can I use the same sealant on asphalt and concrete driveways?

• <div><p>No. You cannot use asphalt products on concrete driveways. To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-products-should-i-use-seal-my-concrete-driveway.htm">seal a concrete driveway</a>, use acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, silane, siloxane, and silicate sealers or deep penetration sealers made specifically for concrete. Meanwhile, asphalt sealers contain refined coal tar (asphalt emulsion), water, sand, clay, polymers, and additives and are incompatible with concrete&rsquo;s surface texture and higher density. </p></div>

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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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