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Sealcoating and asphalt sealing in Lancaster, PA

Sealcoating is sunscreen for asphalt. It slows oxidation, keeps water out, and brings back the black surface. We do it in two coats, with proper prep, and we tell you when it is not the right move.

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Freshly sealcoated black driveway with orange cones beside a two-story home

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Sealcoating: what it is, and when it matters

Sealcoating, also called asphalt sealing or seal coating, protects driveways and parking lots alike. Asphalt is made of stone held together by a petroleum binder. Over time the sun dries out that binder, rain and snow work their way into the surface, and salt and oil attack what is left. Sealcoating puts a thin protective layer on top, so the pavement does not have to take all of that directly.

A good sealcoat job is mostly preparation. We blow the surface clean, scrape out the vegetation along the edges, treat oil spots with primer, and fill the cracks with hot rubber before anything is sprayed. Then we cut the edges in by hand with a brush so sealer stays where it belongs, and apply two coats instead of one thick one.

We also tell people no. If your asphalt is under a year old, it needs to cure before it is sealed. If it is crumbling from underneath, sealer will not fix it, and we will explain the better options. Sealcoating works when it goes on pavement that is still in decent shape.

What is included

Every sealcoating job from Lancaster Lines & Asphalt covers this

  • 01

    Surface cleaning

    Blowing, scraping and spot cleaning so the sealer can bond to real asphalt.

  • 02

    Oil spot priming

    Oil spots treated with primer so the sealer does not peel off them.

  • 03

    Crack filling

    Cracks filled with hot rubber before sealing, because sealer alone does not fill them.

  • 04

    Hand-cut edges

    Brush work along garages, sidewalks and lawns for clean lines.

  • 05

    Two coats

    Water-based emulsion with sand for traction, applied in two even coats.

  • 06

    Cure and cone

    Cones and tape to keep traffic off, with clear instructions on when you can drive on it.

Check your property

When your driveway or parking lot is ready for sealing

  • The surface has turned gray and the stones are starting to show.
  • Hairline cracks are appearing but the surface is still solid.
  • The asphalt is more than a year old.
  • Oil and salt stains have built up in the traffic lanes.
  • It has been three to four years since the last coat.
  • You plan to re-stripe a lot and want it to look right.
Long sealcoated driveway running toward a house past a tree line
Freshly sealed asphalt under a loading canopy with green bollards
Curved driveway sealcoated at dusk in a residential neighborhood
Wide driveway sealcoated past a planter and lawn

How it goes

How Lancaster Lines & Asphalt does it, start to finish

  1. Step 1

    Inspect

    We walk the surface and decide whether sealcoating is the right call.

  2. Step 2

    Prep

    Clean, scrape, prime oil spots, fill cracks.

  3. Step 3

    Edge and coat

    Hand-cut the edges, then apply two coats.

  4. Step 4

    Cure

    Keep traffic off for 24 to 48 hours, depending on weather.

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On real customer properties

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Long sealcoated driveway running toward a house past a tree line
Freshly sealed asphalt under a loading canopy with green bollards
Curved driveway sealcoated at dusk in a residential neighborhood
Wide driveway sealcoated past a planter and lawn
Wide sealcoated driveway apron in front of a two-car garage
Sealcoated driveway with caution tape marking the curing zone
Wet-look fresh sealcoat on a driveway in front of a brick colonial
Newly sealcoated curved driveway beside a lawn and garden shed

Questions for Lines & Asphalt

Sealcoating FAQ

How is sealcoating priced?
By size and condition. Driveways are quoted from a quick look or a few photos; commercial lots are measured on a site visit. You always get a free written price before we start.
How often should I sealcoat?
Every three to four years for most driveways. Busy commercial lots often need it every two to three years.
How long before I can drive on it?
Plan on 24 to 48 hours, depending on temperature and humidity. We give you a clear time and leave cones or tape in place.
Can you sealcoat new asphalt?
Not right away. New asphalt needs six to twelve months to cure before it is sealed. Sealing too early traps oils and the coating can fail.
What if it rains on my scheduled day?
We reschedule. Sealer needs a dry surface and a dry cure window.
Does sealcoating fix cracks?
No. Cracks need to be filled with hot rubber first. Sealcoating protects the pavement around them.

Keep going

More from Lancaster Lines & Asphalt

Driveway Sealing & SealcoatingResidential driveway sealcoating with crack filling, hand-cut edges and two coats.Crack Filling & SealingHot rubberized crack sealant, applied to clean, dry cracks, so water stays out all winter.Parking Lot StripingRe-striping and new layouts for retail, office, church, school and apartment lots, with ADA and fire lane markings.Parking Lot MaintenanceA simple yearly plan: fill cracks, patch holes, sealcoat and re-stripe in the right order.

Sealcoating projects we have written up

Sloped driveway sealcoated in front of a Cape Cod style homeStrasburg, PA · September 2024Driveway Sealcoating Next to a Stamped Concrete Walkway in Strasburg, PAA sloped driveway at a Cape Cod style home in Strasburg, our home town, with a decorative stamped concrete walkway running along it. Two coats of sealer with every edge cut by hand so the concrete stayed clean.View project
Donation center lot with blue ADA stalls and white hatched no parking areaDonation Center Parking Lot Striping with ADA Stalls and a Sealed Loading AreaA busy donation center needed a lot that tells drivers where to go: where to park, where to pull up and unload, and where not to stop. White lines, a hatched keep-clear zone, arrows, blue ADA stalls, and a sealed surface under the drop-off canopy.View project
Long sealcoated driveway running toward a house past a tree lineSealing Long Country Driveways: What Changes When the Driveway Is Hundreds of Feet LongSeveral long country driveways, each running hundreds of feet across lawns, up hills and past tree lines. Sealing a long driveway is the same job as a short one, but the edges, the slope and the road apron decide how it turns out.View project

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