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: Why do oil-based driveway sealers last longer?

• <div><p>If the goal is to reduce your lifetime <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/asphalt-driveway-repair-cost.htm">asphalt driveway repair cost</a>, driveway sealers with oil bases tend to last longer because their composition allows them to penetrate deeper into your driveway's asphalt. This provides deeper, longer-lasting protection compared to water-based products that tend to simply sit on the surface of the asphalt. Knowing that you won't have to redo your driveway as often could leave more room in your budget to cover something like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/are-heated-driveways-worth-cost.htm?">the cost of a heated driveway</a>.</p></div>

Q: Is it more expensive to maintain a concrete or asphalt driveway?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/asphalt-driveway-repair-cost.htm">cost of asphalt driveway repair</a> is usually similar to the cost of average concrete driveway repairs, but maintaining asphalt tends to be less expensive on a per-instance basis. For example, resurfacing asphalt costs about $1 less per square foot, but it doesn&rsquo;t last as long as concrete and will need more frequent repairs. An asphalt driveway lasts 20 to 25 years, but a well-maintained concrete driveway can last twice as long, so the maintenance costs and timeline even out. </p></div>

Q: What is a crack sealant made of?

• <div><p>Hot-pour sealants have an asphalt cement base that might also include rubber and other materials to allow the seal to flex in hot or cold temperatures. Asphalt emulsion sealants are not heated but are liquid applications that use water and an emulsifying agent to allow the asphalt and water to mix.</p></div>

Q: What benefits do professionals offer over DIY sealing?

• <div><p>Access to commercial-grade products and equipment, ensuring thorough coverage and long-lasting protection.</p></div>

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Last update on December 09, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Budget Paving did my resurface on my driveway. We are very pleased with the install . I definitely recommend this company.
Budget Paving
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Reviewed in March 2025
Great pricing and nice work. Paul was respectful of my property and did a nice job cleaning up. He goes above and beyond. I will definitely hire him for future projects.
Hoosier Construction
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Reviewed in May 2023
Brian is extremely nice and easy to work with. I requested a quote and within 10 minutes he called me and set up a time to come look at my driveway the next day. He arrived on time and quoted me a great price to clean, fill cracks and seal the asphalt. I agreed to the price and he came the very...
River Valley Sealcoating
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very nice, efficient. Good work ethic with proper equipment.
Green Leaf Tree Specialties, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
B and B sealcoating...cares about the customer, beyond what many would ever do. Trust me, I know I have a 440 foot blacktop driveway. I am well satisfied with B and B Seal coating. They care, and they fix what others have done WRONG. Thank you.
Affordable SealCoating
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Reviewed in June 2011
It took about week to complete. Sanso left allowed me to break up the old sidewalk and knocked off 200 dollars on the price. They even added a french drain to my driveway to help with rain run off. The new sidewalk and driveway looks great. I would use them again.
SANSO CONCRETE
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