Quick answer
Sealcoating is a protective coating applied over asphalt to block UV rays, water and oil, and most surfaces benefit from it every 2 to 3 years. USA Paving sealcoats driveways and parking lots in Sacramento, Rocklin, Modesto and across the Sacramento Valley.
Asphalt is a cost-effective pavement that delivers years of service when it is maintained properly. Over time the binder that holds asphalt together dries out and oxidizes, and surfaces begin to crack, chip and erode. Under Northern California sun, that process can move fast.
A sealcoat protects the surface, restores a rich dark finish and makes the pavement easier to keep clean. Not all sealcoating options are the same, so we help you select the right technique for your surface, traffic and budget.
Why choose USA Paving for sealcoating
- Shields the asphalt binder from UV, water and oil and fuel spills
- Restores a uniform dark finish that boosts curb appeal
- Slows raveling, oxidation and cracking so you can delay costly repaving
- Makes fresh striping stand out and is easy to coordinate with it
- A low-cost maintenance step compared with repair or replacement
Signs you need sealcoating
- Gray, faded or chalky surface instead of deep black
- Fine cracks beginning to spread
- Loose stones or a rough, raveling texture
- More than two to three years since the last sealcoat
How the work goes
- 1
Clean & prepare
The surface is cleaned of dirt, debris and vegetation, and oil spots are treated.
- 2
Repair cracks first
Cracks are filled so the sealcoat protects a sound surface instead of sealing in damage.
- 3
Apply sealcoat
Sealcoat is applied evenly in the right number of coats for your surface.
- 4
Cure & reopen
We barricade the area and tell you when it is safe to walk and drive on it, which depends on weather.
Where we provide sealcoating
We bring sealcoating to homes and businesses throughout Northern California, including:
- Sacramento
- Rocklin
- Modesto
- West Sacramento
- Roseville
- Folsom
- Elk Grove
- Davis
- Woodland
- Stockton
- Lodi
- Turlock
- Yuba City
- Shingle Springs
- Pollock Pines
- Georgetown
- El Dorado Hills
- Jackson
- Danville
- Walnut Creek
- Fairfield
- Marysville
- Meadow Vista
- Auburn
- Newcastle
- Penryn
Sealcoating FAQs
How often should I sealcoat asphalt?
Most asphalt benefits from sealcoating every 2 to 3 years, depending on sun exposure, traffic and condition. New asphalt should cure for several months first.
How long before I can drive on a sealcoated surface?
Cure time depends on temperature, humidity and sun. Often it is 24 to 48 hours before vehicles can return, and we give you a specific time for your job.
Can you sealcoat in any weather?
Sealcoating needs dry weather and warm temperatures to cure properly, so we schedule around rain and cold. Valley summers and early fall are common sealcoating seasons.
