How many coats of driveway sealer should I apply?

• <div><p>Apply either one or two coats, depending on the manufacturer’s instructions.</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: When's the best time to winterize a driveway?

• <div><p>Since freeze-thaw cycles throughout the winter months can damage your driveway, it's best to winterize your driveway in the late fall before the first freeze hits. Doing so will help to protect your driveway from damage throughout the winter season. Plus, drier, warmer weather makes applying and curing sealant much easier.</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 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>

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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...
Firschings Tree Service
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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...
SUTTER PAVING
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Reviewed in September 2010
The installation crew was on time, courteous, & knowledgeable. Overall excellent job. They cleaned up completely at the end of each day (even cleaned the sawdust out of my neighbors driveway)
Clear Choice Windows & Doors
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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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