Sun, heat and water slowly break down asphalt. Sealcoating adds a protective layer over the surface, and crack sealing keeps water from getting into the base below.
Together they're the least expensive way to extend the life of a parking lot or driveway, and they restore the deep black look of newer pavement.
What's included
- Surface cleaning and oil spot treatment
- Crack cleaning and hot-pour crack sealing
- Pothole and small area repairs before sealing
- Sealcoat application
- Restriping for parking lots
Signs your asphalt needs sealing
- The surface has faded from black to gray.
- Fine cracks are starting to appear.
- Small stones are coming loose from the surface.
- It has been more than two or three years since the last seal.
How sealcoating is done
Clean
The pavement is cleaned and oil spots are treated so the sealer bonds.
Seal cracks
Cracks are cleaned out and filled with sealant.
Repair
Any potholes or failed spots are fixed before sealing.
Apply sealcoat
Sealer is applied evenly, in sections to keep traffic moving.
Cure and restripe
The surface stays closed until cured, then parking lots are restriped.
What affects the price
Every property is different, so we price each job after seeing the site. The main factors are:
- Total square footage
- Linear feet of crack sealing
- Repairs needed first
- Number of coats
- Restriping after sealing
Sealcoating around Houston's weather
Sealcoat needs warm, dry weather to cure. Houston has plenty of warmth, but sudden showers are common, so we schedule around the forecast and may move a job if rain is likely.
New asphalt needs to cure for several months before its first sealcoat.
Sealcoating & Crack Sealing questions
How often should asphalt be sealcoated?
Every two to three years is a common schedule for parking lots and driveways, depending on traffic and sun exposure.
How long before I can drive on sealcoat?
Usually at least 24 hours, depending on temperature, humidity and the product. We'll confirm timing before we start.
Does sealcoating fix cracks?
No. Cracks need to be cleaned and sealed separately before sealcoating, which is why we do both together.
Sealcoating & Crack Sealing near you
We provide sealcoating & crack sealing in Houston and these nearby communities:
- Houston
- Katy
- Sugar Land
- The Woodlands
- Spring
- Cypress
- Pearland
- League City
- Conroe
- Humble
- Missouri City
- Pasadena
- Baytown
- Friendswood
- Tomball
- Richmond