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>

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Q: Is cracked driveway sealing worth it?

• <div><p>If your driveway has only small cracks, sealing them can prevent the damage from spreading. However, sealing the cracks will not necessarily improve the overall appearance of your driveway. For the best final result, fill the cracks first with filler, then seal the driveway and let it cure completely.</p></div>

Q: How do you maintain a driveway?

• <div><p>Maintaining a driveway depends on the material your driveway is made of. Concrete and asphalt should be sealed to protect against water and freeze-thaw cycles. Cracks and expansion joints should be filled with a flexible polyurethane caulk or asphalt sealer. Before you apply a sealant to your driveway, consider pressure washing the surface. It will take off any loose sealant and any grime that might have caused a stain. Sealing over dirt and stains will trap it under the sealer.</p><p>If you live in colder climates, consider using sand rather than salt to de-ice. Sand helps melt the snow and ice without speeding up the freezing and unthawing process of your driveway, which helps prevent cracks from forming from the constant fluctuation of temperatures.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of chip sealing?

• <div><p>Chip seal lasts only 5 to 8 years on average. This lifespan is significantly shorter than asphalt. It is also less durable. Therefore, chip seal driveway only works if the traffic volume is extremely low. Chip seal is also less resistant to storms and hails. As impact builds up, the chips may become misplaced, creating an uneven driving surface that sometimes becomes hazardous and may damage your tires or cause your vehicle to lose balance.</p></div>

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>

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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...
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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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