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>

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: 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: Why do you need to reseal your driveway?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-concrete-and-asphalt-driveway-cracks.htm">What causes driveways to crack</a> can vary by driveway material. Sealcoating with the right formula creates a protective &quot;shell&quot; over a driveway. Resealing a driveway on schedule helps to preserve its lifespan substantially by keeping it protected against damage from UV rays, motor oil, chemicals, hail, rain, snow, and more. If you don't reseal your driveway, this will lead to brittleness, cracking, and potholes that can eventually cause your driveway to fall apart.</p></div>

Q: How often should an asphalt driveway be seal coated? At what cost?

• <div><p>To maintain your asphalt driveway, add a new coat of sealant every <b>three to five years</b>. Pricing varies, but you will pay about $0.08 to $0.50 per square foot from start to finish. You can also choose to add a fill-and-seal layer that includes a layer of aggregate to fortify a damaged top layer of asphalt.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain commercial asphalt?

• <div><p>Regular sealing, crack filling, and professional inspections help extend pavement lifespan and prevent costly repairs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
Derek’s crew installed a low voltage electric gate across our driveway with code pads. They did a great job, clean and tidy, and just what we wanted. We are very pleased.
Green Hills Construction
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Reviewed in January 2021
Bautista Masonry built two stone pillars at the end of our driveway. We are incredibly happy with the results and would definitely hire them again.
Bautista Masonry
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Reviewed in March 2020
I highly recommend Curbcrete, even though my project was small Bill made time for my repairs. Curbcrete estimate was reasonable, Bill was the only contractor that contacted me. Bill and his employees were very professional and were great to work with. Bill walked me through the work area and...
CurbCrete USA, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
They did not return my call, they messed up my driveway, and their owner flipped me off.
ABCDE Paving and Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Dave and his team were amazing, they arrived just as promised, quietly got to work and by the time I had realized that they were there they had already removed the downed branches. They quickly got the damaged limb down and were kind enough to take down a neighboring dead branch so that it...
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Reviewed in April 2014
We had a gravel driveway for several years, and we wanted it paved, as well as creating a flat spot for our kids to ride their skateboards and play basketball. I went with Sutter Paving because of the excellent reviews on Angie's List, and wasn't disappointed. In order to save money, I opted...
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Reviewed in February 2006
Steve, the owner, was the easiest to reach of the 3 exhibitors that I called and was the most prompt at going out to the site to take a look and make a bid. He was able to fit in the excavation within 5 days of our conversation, and had the most reasonable bid - the next closest was about $300...
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