Sealcoating Contractor Checklist
Updated May 1, 2026
Sealcoating can extend the life of asphalt pavement, but the results depend heavily on surface preparation and application conditions. Use this checklist before hiring a sealcoating contractor.
Surface preparation
Confirm the contractor will clean, degrease, and sweep the surface before application, and that cracks will be sealed prior to sealcoating rather than after.
Materials and application
Ask what sealer product will be used, how many coats are included, and the application rate. Confirm whether the mix includes sand or other additives for traction and durability.
Weather and cure time
Sealcoating requires specific temperature and weather conditions to cure properly. Ask what the contractor's plan is if weather delays the project, and how long the surface needs to cure before it can be reopened to traffic.
Scheduling around tenants or residents
For commercial properties or HOAs, confirm how the contractor will communicate closures, coordinate parking access, and sequence the work to minimize disruption.
Before you hire: The Pavement Directory does not guarantee contractor performance, pricing, licensing, insurance, or availability. Business information may be submitted by contractors or gathered from public sources and should be independently verified before hiring. Always confirm licensing, insurance, references, scope of work, and written contract terms.