Driveway Sealing

What is Driveway Sealing?

When your driveway starts to change from a rich black colour to dull grey it is losing the liquid component that helps bind the aggregates together. It is at this time your driveway becomes susceptible to heaving, cracking and further deterioration.

Having your driveway sealed with a commercial grade tar-based asphalt sealer helps restore the driveway to its original condition, preventing further cracking and deterioration. You will also notice and improved visual appearance to your driveway after having it professionally sealed.

Our Process

Your driveway is cleaned of all dirt and debris. We use both commercial grade brooms and gas-powered backpack blowers are used to remove all materials from the asphalt. The surface needs to be completely clean in order for the sealant to cure properly.

The entire perimeter of the driveway is masked using commercial quality painters tape. This ensures that there is absolutely no over-spray when applying the sealant. If it is safe to do so, the tape will be removed after the sealing job is completed.

The commercial grade tar-based sealant is applied to your asphalt driveway. It is done in a manor that will not leave any streak marks when fully cured. The product we use is sourced from Coco Paving, the same company that completes major highway and roadworks.

Once the sealing process is completed, a barrier is placed at the end of your driveway to prohibit vehicle and pedestrian traffic alike. We recommend 6-7 hours of cure time for foot traffic and 24 hours of cure time for vehicle traffic. We will also inspect the completed job with you to ensure you are satisfied with the results.

Cost of Driveway Sealing

When considering sealing your driveway, understanding the costs involved is crucial in planning and budgeting for this valuable home improvement. The cost of driveway sealing primarily depends on the size of your driveway, as larger areas require more materials and labor. Typically, you can expect the cost to range from $0.30 to $0.45 per square foot.

In this section, you’ll find isometric drawings representing various driveway sizes, designed to give you a better visual understanding of how different dimensions might affect the overall cost of sealing. These illustrations serve as a helpful guide in estimating the potential expense for your specific driveway size.

However, it’s important to note that several factors can influence the final price, including the driveway’s condition, required preparation work, and any special treatments needed. To provide you with the most accurate and personalized estimate, we encourage you to reach out to us for a free quote. Our team at Canadian Asphalt Maintenance is dedicated to offering transparent and tailored advice, ensuring you receive the best service and value for your driveway sealing needs.

Previous Driveway Sealing Customers

    
 
 
        
   Ed Rose 
 December 4, 2023
 
 
  I used to seal driveways using asphalt based tar. I was pleased to see that they used the exact same material. It’s the only thing you want on your driveway. The driveway just soaks it all up and what has dried up over time has been rejuvenated. It’s the same material you’re driveway is made from.
Now it’s black like the day I had it installed one year ago and the elasticity has been rejuvenated to prevent cracking. I’m 100% happy and fully satisfied.
Great job!!!

However I must add this follow up. I never did get a receipt. I been promised on numerous occasions that I would get one. They have not followed through.  Disappointed and doubt that I will ever get one now.
  
 
       
   Peter Anes 
 June 9, 2023
 
 
  Canadian Asphalt Maintenance was actually the 3rd driveway sealing company I called. The first one was great in coming to give me a quote, but then kept making excuses as to when they could come and DO the actual work. I gave him 3 strikes and then moved on! The second one did not respond to any of my On-Line Quotes, or direct messages. I then contacted David through his Website and he replied the same day. He did say he was really busy, but showed up when he said he was going to and did a great job!
  
 
       
   Robert Arsenault 
 May 28, 2023
 
 
  A quick response and showed up on time ready to go. Good work, quality Crew and a beautiful result. Would recommend absolutely
  
 
       
   Dave H 
 May 15, 2023
 
 
  Great job more costly than other driveway sealers quotes. So we will see how well it holds out over the winter.
Had the driveway done again this year and excellent job, highly recommend them.
  
 
       
   Dave F 
 May 15, 2023
 
 
  David and his crew did a fantastic job on our driveway! Their preparation before they started coating was meticulous! I will absolutely have them come back to re-coat in the future!
I give these guys my highest recommendation!
  
 
       
   Chris G 
 May 8, 2023
 
 
  We had this company seal our driveway.  We gave them a chance a few years ago when they were a new company.  We had moss on the driveway that needed removing before it could be sealed.  Although the company said they could do the job, the moss was back within weeks and it looked like it had never been resealed.  Not recommended to have this company do work.
  
 
       
   Kian You 
 November 23, 2022
 
 
  David and his crew are great at what they do! On time, finished the job as requested and got back to me very quickly with a competitive price. I will be using them again! Thank you David
  
 
       
   Joseph Fraser 
 September 2, 2022
 
 
  They never returned my calls asking for a quote
  
 
       
   Rudy Peternelj 
 July 4, 2022
 
 
  Great price & came back to fix any discrepancies promptly. The job was done professionally and looks great.
  
 
       
   Colin Barr 
 December 20, 2021
 
 
  Great work at a reasonable price
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 32 reviews

Benefits of Driveway Sealing

Increased Curb Appeal

Having your driveway sealed will bring back that matt black finish it had when it was freshly paved. This will inherently enhance the visual appeal of your property.

Prolonged Lifespan

Resealing your driveway rehydrates the asphalt with tar. This tar helps keep the aggregates together and prevents cracking. Routinely sealing your driveway will prolong the lifespan of the asphalt by keeping it protected and flexible.

Reduced Maintenance Cost

Having your driveway sealed every two years prevents untimely deterioration which would lead to a repaving project. Routinely planned sealing applications are relatively inexpensive when compared to the cost of patching and repaving your driveway.

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