Seal Coating in West Gilgo Beach, NY

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Professional Driveway Sealing Services

What Proper Sealcoating Actually Does

Your driveway takes a beating from West Gilgo Beach’s salt air, freeze-thaw cycles, and constant weather changes. Without protection, water seeps into small cracks, expands when it freezes, and creates the bigger cracks you see every spring.

Professional seal coating creates a waterproof barrier that stops this damage before it starts. You get 3-5 more years from your existing asphalt instead of facing a $15,000+ replacement bill.

The difference isn’t just functional—it’s immediate. Your faded, gray driveway returns to that rich black color that makes your property look maintained and valuable. No more explaining to neighbors why your driveway looks neglected.

West Gilgo Beach Sealcoating Company

We Know Long Island Weather

All Purpose Paving has been protecting Long Island driveways for years, and we understand what coastal weather does to asphalt. Salt air isn’t just tough on cars—it accelerates the breakdown of your driveway’s binder.

We’re not the guys who show up with hardware store sealer and a squeegee. We use commercial-grade materials designed for Long Island’s climate, and we know when conditions are right for application and when they’re not.

You won’t find us rushing jobs or cutting corners. Your driveway represents a significant investment, and we treat it that way.

Our Asphalt Sealing Process

How We Actually Seal Your Driveway

First, we clean your driveway completely—oil stains, debris, vegetation growing in cracks. Most contractors skip this step, but contaminated surfaces don’t hold sealer properly.

Next, we fill significant cracks with hot rubber crack filler. This isn’t the cold pour stuff that fails in six months. We’re creating a proper foundation for the sealer to adhere to.

Then we apply professional-grade sealer in thin, even coats using commercial equipment. We don’t dump and spread—we control thickness and coverage for maximum durability. Weather has to be just right: temperatures above 50°F with no rain in the forecast for 24 hours.

The entire process takes most of a day, and you’ll need to stay off the surface for 24-48 hours depending on conditions. But when it’s cured, you have a protected surface that will handle whatever Long Island weather throws at it.

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What's Included in Professional Sealcoating

You get complete surface preparation, which most homeowners don’t realize is 80% of a successful sealcoating job. We pressure wash, treat oil stains, and fill cracks properly—not just spray sealer over problems.

Our sealer isn’t the watered-down material you see some crews using. We use coal tar or asphalt emulsion sealer designed for Long Island’s temperature swings and salt exposure. It costs more, but it lasts years longer.

We also handle the details that matter: protecting your landscaping, masking areas that shouldn’t be sealed, and cleaning up completely when we’re done. Your property looks better than when we arrived, not like a construction zone.

How often should I seal coat my driveway in West Gilgo Beach?

Every 2-3 years for most Long Island driveways, but it depends on your specific conditions. Driveways with heavy traffic, oil exposure, or direct sun may need sealing every 2 years. Those in shaded areas with light use can go 3-4 years. The key indicator is when water stops beading on the surface and starts soaking in—that’s when your protection is gone. Don’t wait until you see significant cracking or fading, because by then you’re looking at repairs, not just maintenance.

What's the difference between DIY sealers and professional application?

Store-bought sealers are heavily diluted—sometimes 50% water—to keep costs down and make application easier for homeowners. Professional sealers have higher solids content and better additives for durability. But the bigger difference is surface preparation and application technique. We clean thoroughly, fill cracks properly, and apply thin, even coats that cure correctly. DIY jobs often fail because homeowners skip prep work or apply sealer too thick, which leads to peeling and premature failure.

Can you seal coat my driveway if it has cracks?

Small cracks, absolutely—that’s part of proper preparation. We fill cracks up to about ¼ inch with hot rubber crack filler before sealing. Larger cracks or areas where the base is failing need repair first, or the sealer won’t solve the underlying problem. We’ll evaluate your driveway’s condition and let you know if repairs are needed before sealcoating. Sometimes spending a little more on crack repair upfront saves you from having to redo the whole job in a year.

How long does seal coating take to dry and cure?

You can typically walk on sealed asphalt after 4-6 hours if conditions are good. Light vehicle traffic is usually okay after 24 hours, but we recommend waiting 48 hours for heavy vehicles or if humidity is high. Full cure takes about a week, during which the sealer continues to harden and develop maximum durability. Rain within the first 24 hours can damage uncured sealer, which is why we watch weather forecasts carefully and won’t start a job if rain is predicted.

Will sealcoating fix the appearance of oil stains on my driveway?

Sealcoating will make oil stains less noticeable by creating a uniform black surface, but it won’t make them disappear completely. We treat oil stains before sealing with specialized primers that help the sealer adhere better over contaminated areas. Fresh oil stains need to be cleaned thoroughly—sealer won’t stick to oily surfaces. For driveways with heavy oil staining, we’ll discuss realistic expectations. The overall appearance improves dramatically, but don’t expect perfection over severely stained areas.

Is seal coating worth it for an older driveway?

It depends on the driveway’s structural condition. If the base is sound and you’re just dealing with surface aging, fading, and minor cracking, sealcoating can add years of life and dramatically improve appearance. But if you have major settling, large cracks, or edge deterioration, you might be better off planning for replacement. We’ll give you an honest assessment—sometimes sealcoating a failing driveway is just delaying the inevitable. When done on the right driveway at the right time, it’s one of the best investments you can make in your property.

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West Gilgo Beach, NY is located in Suffolk County in New York State