Should I seal my driveway or replace it?

• <div><p>If you notice minor cosmetic problems with your driveway, you should seal it. Look out for cracks and holes on the surface, faded asphalt or concrete, and stains from oil and other chemicals. Replacing your driveway may be necessary if you’re dealing with significant problems—¼-inch cracks, large potholes, and puddles from drainage issues. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-asphalt-driveway.htm">cost to install an asphalt driveway</a> typically ranges between <b>$4,200</b> and <b>$9,000</b>, significantly more than resealing. Consider talking to a professional to discuss whether resurfacing your driveway—a midway project between resealing and replacing—is a better option for you.</p></div>

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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: Can professionals customize asphalt surfaces?

• <div><p>Yes, with colored finishes and decorative stamping for a personalized touch.</p></div>

Q: What is asphalt made of?

• <div><p>Asphalt is made of aggregate materials (sand, rocks, and gravel) and bitumen, a viscous, petroleum-based, waterproof substance. These materials are mixed together at extremely high temperatures to form asphalt.</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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Last update on December 10, 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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