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Asphalt Seal Coating in the San Francisco Bay
Your asphalt and paving are a major investment. If you’re worried about its surface or structural integrity, Lucas Paving can help to put your mind at ease. We provide professional asphalt seal coating services for homes and businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
Whether you need to smooth out cracks or chips in your driveway, patio, or parking lot, we'll provide a solution that meets your needs.
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What Does Seal Coating Do?
Asphalt won't remain strong and protected forever. That's why we recommend sealcoating—a protective barrier that helps preserve the asphalt surface, extend its lifespan, and maintain its appearance. Sealcoating helps:
- Protects against UV rays and sun exposure, which can dry out and erode the pavement’s surface.
- Prevents water and moisture from intruding into cracks or chips, weakening your pavement's structural integrity.
- Mitigates and softens daily wear and tear from foot traffic, vehicles, aging, and natural deterioration.
How We Prepare and Conduct Seal Coating
Surface Preparation
Preparing the targeted area correctly is key to a successful seal coat application. We'll prepare the area by cleaning it, clearing loose dirt, sweeping away vegetation, and treating any areas with chemical residue.Oil Spot Treatment
Oil‑soaked patches need extra attention before any seal coat is applied. We use specialized cleaners and primers on oil‑stained asphalt so the new coating can bond properly. This can also prevent peeling, flaking, and wear.Crack Repair
Seal coating isn't a repair. It's a protective layer. Before we sealcoat, we fill all major cracks so water can't slip underneath the surface and weaken the base.Seal Coat Application
Once the targeted areas have been properly cleaned, treated, and prepared, our team will get to work on applying the seal coat material to the asphalt surface. The material will be applied using either a sprayer or a squeegee machine.The Importance of Application Timing and Conditions
Even the best sealcoat material won't perform well if it's applied under the wrong conditions. Temperature, surface moisture, and cleanliness all affect how well the coating bonds to the asphalt. Sealcoating season typically runs from April – October weather permitting.
How Often Should Asphalt Be Seal Coated?
For most parking lots, sealcoating should be performed every 3 to 5 years, depending on traffic volume, weather exposure, and the condition of the pavement.
Waiting too long between sealcoat applications can allow oxidation, cracking, and water intrusion to accelerate pavement deterioration. A regular sealcoating schedule helps protect the asphalt from UV rays, moisture, oil spills, and everyday wear, ultimately extending the life of the pavement and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
Providing Seal Coat Throughout The San Francisco Bay Area
Lucas Paving provides asphalt sealcoating, crack filling, asphalt maintenance, driveway sealcoating, parking lot sealcoating, and related pavement services throughout The San Francisco Bay Area. Our service area includes Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Alamo, Concord, Orinda, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, Fremont, Oakland, San Jose, and surrounding communities. Our team will come to your property to inspect your pavement and determine if sealcoating is the right solution for your needs.