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Your driveway stops looking tired and starts looking maintained. That’s the immediate difference you’ll see.
But here’s what really matters: you’re looking at 15-20 years of driveway life instead of 7-10. Every season without protection means water seeping deeper, freeze-thaw cycles doing more damage, and your replacement timeline moving up faster than you’d like.
Professional seal coating creates a waterproof barrier that blocks UV rays, prevents oxidation, and stops minor cracks from becoming major problems. You get 3-5 more years from your existing asphalt, which translates to thousands saved on premature replacement. The math is simple: spend a few hundred now or several thousand later.
Rolling Hills Property Services Inc has been protecting Suffolk County properties for years. We’re not some big, faceless corporation – we’re your neighbors, and we understand exactly what coastal weather does to asphalt.
We’ve seen what salt air and harsh winters do to driveways in Mastic, NY. That freeze-thaw cycle that hits every winter? The coastal salt that gets into every crack? We design our approach around these specific challenges because we live and work here too.
Our team uses commercial-grade sealers designed for Long Island’s climate – materials that flex with temperature changes and resist salt damage from winter road treatments. We’re fully licensed and insured, and we stand behind every job with a satisfaction guarantee.
First, we clean your asphalt surface completely. Any dirt, debris, or vegetation gets removed because sealant won’t bond to dirty pavement. We also fill any cracks that could let water through.
Next, we apply commercial-grade sealant using professional equipment. This isn’t the bucket-and-brush approach you might see from other contractors. We use spray application or squeegee methods that create an even, durable coating across your entire surface.
The sealant needs 24-48 hours to cure properly, depending on weather conditions. We’ll give you the specific timeline based on conditions when we finish your job. Hot, dry days cure faster than cool, humid ones, and it’s better to wait an extra day than risk damaging a coating that should last 2-3 years.
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Complete surface preparation including power washing and debris removal. We fill small cracks as part of our standard process, though larger cracks need proper repair work first – we’ll let you know what needs to be addressed.
We use premium sealants that are typically 3-4 times thicker than retail products, plus we have equipment that ensures even coverage and proper thickness. This isn’t the watered-down material some contractors use to cut costs.
In Mastic, NY specifically, we see driveways that take extra punishment from the coastal environment. Salt exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and heavy traffic mean you might need sealing on the more frequent side – every 2-3 years rather than every 3-4. We’ll assess your specific situation and give you an honest timeline based on your pavement’s current condition and exposure levels.
Most driveways in the Mastic, NY area need seal coating every 2-3 years, but it depends on traffic, weather exposure, and the quality of previous applications. Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles and salt exposure mean you might need it on the more frequent side.
A good rule of thumb: if it’s been 3+ years or the surface looks gray instead of black, don’t wait much longer. If you can see individual stones in the asphalt surface, or if water soaks in instead of beading up, it’s time for a new coat. Don’t wait until you see significant cracking – that means water has already started penetrating and causing damage that sealer alone can’t fix.
Late spring through early fall works best – basically when nighttime temperatures stay above 50 degrees consistently for at least 24-48 hours with no rain in the forecast. The sealer needs warm temperatures to cure properly.
Early fall is often ideal because temperatures are moderate and humidity is lower. Spring is popular because people want fresh-looking driveways after winter damage, but fall work often cures better in cooler, less humid conditions. Avoid sealing right before winter because the coating needs time to fully cure before dealing with snow, ice, and salt.
Seal coating fills minor surface cracks (hairline to about 1/8 inch), but larger cracks need proper crack filling before sealing. Think of sealer as protection for sound asphalt, not a repair product.
If your driveway has significant cracking, edge deterioration, or potholes, those issues need to be addressed first or the seal coating won’t perform properly and you’ll waste money on a temporary cosmetic fix. We’ll assess your driveway condition and recommend any necessary repairs before applying sealcoat. Small cracks get filled first, then we seal over them for complete protection.
Plan on 24-48 hours before walking on the surface and 48-72 hours before driving on it, depending on weather conditions. Hot, dry weather speeds curing while cool, humid conditions slow it down.
The surface might look dry after a few hours, but full curing takes longer and premature traffic can damage the coating or leave permanent marks. You can usually walk on it after 4-6 hours if the weather cooperates, but driving on it takes the full cure time. We’ll give you specific timing based on weather conditions during your application.
Professional application uses commercial-grade sealers that are typically 3-4 times thicker than retail products, plus we have equipment that ensures even coverage and proper thickness. DIY seal coating from home improvement stores usually lasts 6-12 months because the sealer is thin and the application method can’t achieve uniform coverage.
We also handle all the prep work – cleaning, crack filling, and surface preparation – that determines whether the sealer will actually bond properly. Most DIY failures happen because the surface wasn’t prepared correctly, not because of the application itself. Professional sealing typically lasts 2-3 years and provides real protection, not just cosmetic improvement.
Move all vehicles, furniture, and equipment off the driveway and immediate area. We’ll handle the cleaning, but removing obvious debris like leaves or toys helps us work more efficiently.
If you have sprinkler systems near the driveway edges, mark them or let us know their location so we can work around them. Don’t pressure wash right before we arrive – we prefer to control the cleaning process and timing to ensure proper bonding. Make sure you have alternative parking arrangements for 24-48 hours while the sealant cures.
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