Asphalt sealcoating in New Martinsville, WV
A fresh coat of sealer puts back what sun, water and salt take out of asphalt. Your driveway or lot looks new again, and it lasts longer.
Same driveway, before and after. Drag to compare.
What sealcoating does
Asphalt pavement is stone held together with a black, oily binder. Over time UV light dries that binder out, water washes it away, and gas, oil and road salt break it down. The surface turns gray, gets rough and starts to crack.
Sealcoat is a protective coating spread over the whole surface. It keeps water and chemicals out, blocks the sun, and fills in the surface texture so it sheds water instead of soaking it up.
What it doesn't do
Sealcoating is maintenance, not repair. It won't fix potholes, sunken spots or asphalt that has broken up into small pieces. If we see that, we'll tell you before you spend money on sealer.
Sealcoat going on by squeegee, section by section.
How we sealcoat
Clean
Dirt, grass and debris get blown off so sealer bonds to the asphalt, not the dust.
Fill cracks
Cracks are cleaned out and filled with hot-pour crack filler.
Seal
Sealcoat is spread evenly over the whole surface, edges included.
Cure
We block it off with cones and tape and tell you when you can drive on it.
Driveways, lots, lanes
We seal home driveways, business and church lots, and a lot of cemetery lanes and private roads. Same process on all of them, just a bigger squeegee.
- Residential driveways
- Business, church and HOA lots
- Cemetery lanes and private roads
- Restriping after the sealer cures
Common questions
How often should I sealcoat my driveway or parking lot?
For most driveways, every 2 to 3 years is a good rhythm. Busy parking lots, and asphalt that bakes in full sun, may need it sooner. When the surface has gone gray and you can see the stones in it, it's time. We'll look at yours and tell you honestly if it can wait.
How long does sealcoating take to dry?
In warm, dry weather it is usually dry to walk on in a few hours. Plan on keeping cars off for about 24 hours, longer on cool or humid days. We block it off with cones and tape and tell you when it's safe to drive on.
When is sealcoating season in West Virginia and Ohio?
Sealcoat needs warm, dry weather to cure: roughly 50 degrees and rising, with no rain in the forecast for the next day. In the Ohio Valley that usually means late spring through early fall. Crack filling can often go a little later into fall, which is a good time for it before the freeze-thaw season.
How much does sealcoating cost per square foot?
Sealcoating is priced by the square foot, and the rate depends on the size of the area, how many cracks need filling, the condition of the surface and how easy it is to get to. Larger areas usually cost less per square foot. We don't publish a flat rate because every surface is different. Call (304) 997-7253 for a free estimate.
Will sealcoating fix potholes or badly broken asphalt?
No. Sealcoating protects asphalt that is still in decent shape. If areas are crumbling, sinking or broken into small pieces (alligator cracking), the base has failed and needs repair. We'll tell you if that's what we see.
How soon can new asphalt be sealed?
New asphalt needs time to cure first. Many owners wait until the following season. If your driveway or lot was just paved, ask us and we'll look at it.
Sealcoating near you
From our base in New Martinsville we cover the Ohio Valley on both sides of the river.
- New Martinsville, WVOur home base
- Paden City, WVAbout 5 mi, south on WV-2
- Sistersville, WVAbout 9 mi, south on WV-2
- Hannibal, OHAbout 3 mi, across the New Martinsville Bridge
Other services
Get a free estimate
Call anytime, or send us the address and a photo. We'll come look at it and give you a straight price.