Seal Coating in Lake Grove, NY

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Professional seal coating that extends your pavement’s life and keeps it looking sharp year after year.

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Driveway Sealing Lake Grove

Your Pavement Stays Protected Longer

You know that fresh seal coating makes your driveway look brand new. But the real value happens underneath the surface.

Proper seal coating creates a barrier against water, oil, and UV damage that would otherwise seep into your asphalt. This protection prevents the freeze-thaw cycles that crack and destroy pavement during Long Island winters. Instead of watching your driveway deteriorate year after year, you get 3-5 additional years of solid pavement life.

Your property maintains its curb appeal and value. No more explaining away cracked, faded asphalt to neighbors or potential buyers. Just clean, dark pavement that looks professionally maintained because it is.

Lake Grove Sealcoating Company

We Know Long Island Pavement

All Purpose Paving has been protecting asphalt surfaces throughout Lake Grove and Long Island for years. We understand how harsh winters and hot summers affect local pavement.

We use commercial-grade sealers and proper application techniques that work in this climate. We’ve seen what happens when seal coating is done wrong or with cheap materials, and we’ve built our reputation on doing it right the first time.

All Purpose Paving focuses on one thing: making your asphalt last longer through professional maintenance you can count on.

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Asphalt Sealing Process

Here's How We Protect Your Pavement

First, we clean your asphalt surface completely. This means removing dirt, debris, and any vegetation growing in cracks. Oil stains get treated with specialized cleaners because sealer won’t bond properly over petroleum residue.

Next comes crack filling for any gaps wider than a quarter inch. This step is crucial because water infiltration through cracks defeats the entire purpose of seal coating. We use hot-pour crack filler that moves with your pavement as it expands and contracts.

Finally, we apply two thin coats of commercial-grade sealer using professional squeegees. The first coat penetrates and bonds with your asphalt. The second coat provides the protective barrier and that fresh, dark appearance you want. Weather conditions have to be right for proper curing, so timing matters.

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What's Included In Professional Seal Coating

Your seal coating service includes complete surface preparation, crack filling up to one inch wide, and two coats of premium sealer. All Purpose Paving uses coal tar emulsion or asphalt emulsion sealers depending on your specific needs and surface conditions.

We protect your landscaping and adjacent surfaces during application. We also provide realistic drying times based on current weather conditions, not wishful thinking. In Lake Grove’s climate, you typically need 24-48 hours before foot traffic and 72 hours before vehicles.

You get straightforward scheduling that works around weather requirements. Seal coating can’t be rushed or done in poor conditions, so we communicate clearly about timing and any necessary delays.

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Most driveways in Lake Grove need seal coating every 2-3 years, depending on traffic and weather exposure. If your asphalt is less than a year old, wait until it’s fully cured before the first application. You’ll know it’s time when the surface starts looking gray instead of black, or when you can see aggregate showing through. Don’t wait until cracks appear everywhere – that means you’ve waited too long and will need more extensive repairs before seal coating.
Late spring through early fall works best for seal coating in our climate. You need temperatures above 50 degrees for at least 48 hours, with no rain in the forecast. Summer months are ideal because the sealer cures faster and more completely. Avoid seal coating in late fall or winter – the sealer won’t bond properly in cold weather and you’ll waste your money. Most property owners in Lake Grove schedule their seal coating for late spring or early summer.
Small cracks get filled as part of the seal coating process, but larger damage needs repair first. Cracks wider than an inch, potholes, or areas with significant deterioration require patching before seal coating. Applying sealer over major damage is like putting a band-aid on a broken bone – it won’t hold and you’ll have the same problems within months. Honest contractors will tell you what needs fixing before we seal coat your pavement.
Plan on 24 hours before walking on freshly sealed pavement and 48-72 hours before driving on it. Drying time depends on temperature, humidity, and air circulation. Hot, dry, windy days speed up curing while cool, humid conditions slow it down. Don’t rush this process – driving on sealer that hasn’t fully cured will leave tire marks and damage the protective coating. Most Lake Grove customers schedule seal coating when they can avoid using their driveway for a long weekend.
Proper seal coating can add 3-5 years to your pavement’s life by preventing water infiltration and UV damage. Asphalt deteriorates when water seeps into small cracks, then freezes and expands during winter. Seal coating creates a waterproof barrier that stops this cycle. It also protects against oil stains and oxidation from sun exposure. However, seal coating won’t fix structural problems or pavement that’s already severely damaged – it’s preventive maintenance, not a miracle cure.
Professional seal coating uses higher-grade materials, proper surface preparation, and correct application techniques. Cheap jobs often skip crack filling, use watered-down sealer, or apply only one thin coat. You’ll see the difference within a year when budget seal coating starts failing. Quality sealers cost more upfront but last longer and provide better protection. We also know when conditions aren’t right for application and will reschedule rather than do substandard work that won’t last.