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You’re not just getting a fresh black surface. You’re getting a protective barrier that stops water from seeping into cracks where it freezes, expands, and turns small problems into expensive ones.
When your driveway is properly sealed, rain and snow stay on the surface instead of penetrating the asphalt. That means no more watching helplessly as tiny cracks become major repairs after a hard winter.
The difference between a sealed and unsealed driveway after five East Hampton winters isn’t subtle. One looks like it was installed yesterday, while the other looks like it needs replacement.
We’ve been protecting Suffolk County driveways for years, and we understand exactly what East Hampton’s climate does to asphalt. The salt air, the freeze-thaw cycles, the summer heat that softens pavement.
We’re not just another contractor who learned about sealcoating from YouTube. We’re locally owned, fully licensed and insured, and we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t on Long Island driveways.
Our team knows the difference between a quick cosmetic fix and actual protection. That’s why East Hampton homeowners trust us with their most visible investment.
First, we clean your driveway completely. Not just a quick sweep, but proper preparation that removes oil stains, debris, and loose material that would prevent proper adhesion.
Next, we fill any cracks with hot rubberized crack filler. This isn’t optional – it’s the difference between a seal job that lasts and one that fails in the first winter.
Then we apply premium sealcoat by hand or spray, depending on your driveway’s needs. We use industrial-grade materials designed for Long Island’s climate, not the cheap stuff you’d find at a home improvement store. The result is a uniform, protective coating that actually bonds to your asphalt.
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Your driveway sealing service includes complete surface preparation, crack filling with hot rubber sealant, and application of premium sealcoat designed for Suffolk County’s weather patterns.
In East Hampton, we deal with specific challenges other areas don’t face. The salt air accelerates oxidation, while winter road salt gets tracked onto driveways and breaks down the asphalt binder. Our sealcoating process addresses these local conditions specifically.
We also edge around landscaping and clean up completely when we’re done. You won’t find sealcoat on your grass, sidewalks, or garage door. This is professional work, not a rushed job that leaves your property looking worse than when we started.
Most East Hampton driveways need sealing every 2-3 years, but it depends on traffic, weather exposure, and the quality of the previous seal job. If you can see individual stones in your asphalt or the surface looks gray instead of black, it’s time.
Driveways that face south get more sun damage and may need sealing more frequently. Same with driveways that get heavy use or are exposed to salt spray from the ocean.
The key is not waiting until you have major cracks. Sealing is preventive maintenance, not a repair method. Once water has been getting into cracks for a few winters, you’re looking at more expensive repairs before sealing will be effective.
Professional sealing uses industrial-grade materials and proper application techniques. Cheap sealing uses watered-down sealers that wear off in one winter and often skips crack filling entirely.
The preparation is completely different too. Professional jobs include thorough cleaning, oil stain treatment, and crack filling with hot rubber. Cheap jobs might just spray sealer over whatever’s there and call it done.
You’ll see the difference within six months. Professional sealing maintains its appearance and protection for years. Cheap sealing starts wearing off in high-traffic areas almost immediately, leaving you with a patchy, unprofessional look.
You can, but most DIY sealing jobs don’t last because homeowners don’t have access to professional-grade materials or equipment. The sealers sold at retail stores are significantly diluted compared to what we use.
The bigger issue is application technique and surface preparation. Without proper cleaning equipment and crack-filling materials, you’re essentially putting a thin coating over problems that will show through within months.
Most homeowners who try DIY sealing end up calling us within a year or two anyway. The money saved upfront gets spent on fixing the poor results, plus you lose time you could have spent doing things you actually enjoy.
In East Hampton’s climate, you can typically walk on a sealed driveway after 4-6 hours and drive on it after 24-48 hours, depending on temperature and humidity. We always check the weather forecast before scheduling to avoid rain.
Summer jobs dry faster than spring or fall applications. High humidity from being near the ocean can extend drying times slightly, which is why we plan accordingly and give you realistic timeframes.
We’ll give you specific instructions based on the weather conditions during your job. Rushing the cure time is one of the fastest ways to damage a fresh seal job, so we make sure you know exactly when it’s safe to use your driveway normally.
Sealing fills minor surface cracks, but larger cracks need proper crack filling before sealing. We assess every crack and fill the significant ones with hot rubberized material that flexes with temperature changes.
Small hairline cracks will disappear under a quality seal coat. But anything you can stick a coin into needs crack filling first, or the crack will telegraph through the sealer within months.
If your driveway has major structural cracks or settling issues, sealing won’t fix those problems. We’ll let you know if you need repairs before sealing makes sense, because there’s no point in sealing over problems that will just get worse.
If rain hits before the sealer has cured, it can wash away the coating or leave permanent marks. That’s why we monitor weather forecasts carefully and won’t start a job if rain is expected within 24 hours.
If unexpected rain does occur, we’ll assess the damage and re-coat any affected areas at no charge. Professional sealers have some rain resistance after a few hours, but we don’t take chances with your investment.
This is one advantage of working with local contractors who understand East Hampton’s weather patterns. We know when those afternoon thunderstorms typically roll in and plan accordingly, rather than rushing through jobs and hoping for the best.
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