Driveway Repair Denver

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Whether it’s asphalt driveway repair, concrete driveway repair, paver driveway repair, or gravel driveway repair we can help! Learn all about proper driveway installation, driveway repair and driveway maintenance in our free educational resource center at AllAboutDriveways.com.

Access dozens of free videos like colorful design ideas for driveways, frequently asked questions about driveway installation and driveway repair. And most importantly our popular series “The most common ways contractors rip us off and how to avoid them” ™

You can also learn how to perform do it your self driveway repair, driveway crack repair, driveway patching, concrete driveway sealing, asphalt driveway seal coating in our do it yourself center!

Most importantly you can find a reliable contractor to perform driveway installation, driveway repair, driveway maintenance, driveway sealing and driveway  seal coating in our trusted contractor resource center! There you won’t find a long list of just any driveway contractor… you’ll only find the BEST driveway contractors. Driveway contractors we’ve checked out and we know you can trust!

In the mean time… here’s some information to help you in your quest for needed driveway repair!

What are the common driveway repair services? Depending on the type of driveway repair you’re looking for, common driveway repair services can include: driveway patching, driveway crack sealing or crack filling, driveway overlays, driveway sealing or driveway seal coating and sometimes the driveway repair that may be needed may be so much that it would be more cost effective to simply just completely remove and replace the entire driveway. The experts in our trusted contractor resource center will assess your driveway for free and will give you the best alternatives. Generally speaking… if the amount of remove and replace driveway repair needed on your driveway equals more than 1/3^rd of the size of the entire square footage of the driveway, then it would be best to just remove and replace the entire driveway!

How frequent should driveway repair services or preventative maintenance service be performed on a driveway? Generally speaking a driveway should be sealed approximately every 3 to 5 years depending upon the traffic and the aesthetics of the driveway. If there’s a high volume of traffic on your driveway then every 2 to 3 years you may need to seal your driveway. If traffic is normal then every 3 to 5 years is the normal frequency to seal your driveway. However… if the looks are more important to you than the maintenance aspects then whenever you feel it needs it is when to seal your driveway. Keep in mind though that too much sealer on your driveway can actually damage it and shorten the life expectancy. Then you’ll be in need of driveway repair! If you would like to learn how to seal your driveway yourself visit our do it yourself center and subscribe for our free seal coating tutorial videos or read our ebook!

What kind of deicer is best for use on a driveway? That’s a great question and that depends on what type of driveway you have. If you have an asphalt driveway then just about any type of deicer is ok to use. But make sure to read about asphalt driveway repair to be certain!

If you have a concrete driveway then (and you may be surprised to know) make sure you visit our website to see what the best de-icer is for concrete. You’ll get expert knowledge for one of our trusted contractors!

If you have a brick paver driveway it’s the same as the concrete driveway. Visit our website for expert advice from one of our trusted contractors!

If you have a gravel driveway the answer depends on how environmentally conscious you are. If you want to help minimize damage to our ecosystem then not using any deicer or salt and using sand or bird seed to help with traction is the best!

Salt would come in second…

Third would be a chemical deicer like magnesium chloride!

Keep in mind that ignoring our advice of using a salt or a chemical deicer on your concrete driveway will almost certainly require you to need driveway repair in the future!  

How oils spots are cleaned off of a driveway? The best way to clean oils post off of your driveway is to use a commercial grade degreaser. The best degreasers can be found by visiting our website and finding a local asphalt or concrete maintenance products supplier! Keep in mind that if you have an asphalt driveway… the sooner you clean the oil spots… the better as oil spots can irreversibly damage asphalt! Learn more about asphalt driveway repair here!  

Can trash trucks damage a driveway? If you have a trash dumpster or the trash truck needs to drive on your driveway to collect trash from your home then you can plan on having driveway repair performed at some point in the future! Trash trucks are the most damaging type of vehicle that could ever drive on your driveway. If at all possible avoid allowing trash collection trucks to drive on your driveway at all!

How wide should a driveway be? The absolute minimum we recommend a driveway to be is 10’ feet wide with the optimum width being 12’ feet wide. The reason for this is that at 8’ feet wide, the likelihood of driving off of the edges is very high. This can crack asphalt driveways and concrete driveways with a moon shaped crack. These are the most difficult driveway repair to perform.  As a matter of fact… these are irreparable especially if aesthetics are important to you!

How much slope should be on a driveway? Experts say that at least ¼” of slope per foot is more than enough of slope for a driveway. However keep in mind that a driveway cannot be installed for proper drainage for every scenario. There may come a time when the heaviest downpour of rain in 100 years may not drain properly. On the other hand… if your driveway drainage was designed to maintain proper drainage for a 100 year flood then you will have an extremely sloped driveway and the installation costs will be much higher! Honestly… you would never want your driveway design to accommodate enough slope for a 100 year flood… you would need a 4x4 vehicle to get in and out of your garage!

Is there any way to prevent weeds growing through my driveway? There is never a 100% guarantee that weeds will not grow through your driveway. The potency of herbicide will slowly deteriorate therefore new seeds that are deposited into cracks and holes in your driveway will be able to germinate and grow. This can sometimes cause premature driveway repair. If you see a weed beginning to grow through your driveway go to your local hardware store, purchase weed killer and apply it to the weed or weeds. Unfortunately there are a few varieties of weeds that weed killer simply cannot kill. In this case it may be best to hire a professional to eliminate the weed before driveway repair becomes a necessary.

How long will a driveway last? A properly installed driveway should last between 20 and 40 years depending on which type of driveway you have installed. Asphalt driveways, concrete driveways, brick paver driveways and gravel driveways all have different life expectancies.

Why do driveways fade? Driveways fade mainly because of oxidization from the sun coupled with the elements like rain and snow. A quality driveway sealer will slow down the process of oxidization dramatically. A good driveway repair company will recommend a quality sealer. Visit our trusted contractor resource center to find a reliabale contractor in your area!

Expert and Trusted Contractors can be found in these Colorado cities: Aurora, 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80040, 80040, 80041, 80042, 80043, 80044, 80045, 80046, 80047, Arvada, 80001, 80002, 80003, 80004,80005, 80006, 80007, Brighton, 80601, 80602, 80603, Boulder, 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80305, 80306, 80307, 80308, 80309, 80310, 80314, 80321, 80322, 80323, 80328, 80329, Bennett, 80102, Byers, 80103, Bo Mar, 80123, Broomfield, 80020, 80021, 80023, 80228, Bailey, 80421, Black Hawk, 80403, 80422, 80403, 80422, Central City, 80427, Centennial, 80015, 80016, 80111, 80112, 80121, 80122, 80161, Cherry Hills Village, 80110, 80111, Conifer, 80433, Castle Rock, 80104, 80108, 80109, Castle Pines, 80104, Commerce City, 80022, 80037, Denver, 80201, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80208, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80213, 80214, 80215, 80216, 80217, 80218, 80219, 80220, 80221, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80225, 80226, 80027, 80028, 80029, 80230, 80231, 80232, 80233, 80234, 80235, 80236, 80237, 80238, 80239, 80241, 80243, 80244, 80246, 80247,80249, 80250, 80251, 80252, 80253, 80254,80256, 80257, 80259, 80260, 80261, 80262, 80263, 80264, 80265, 80266, 80271, 80273, 80274, 80279, 80280, 80281, 80290, 80291, 80293, 80294, 80299, Dacono,80514, Dumont, 80436, Dupont, 80024, 80514, Edgewater, 80214, Englewood, 80110,80111, 80112,80113, 80150, 80154, 80155, 80236, Evergreen, 80437, 80439, Erie, 80516, Elizabeth, 80107, Elbert County, 80106, Federal Heights, 80021, 80234, 80260, Fox Field, 80016, Foxton, 80433, Foxfield, 80016, Franktown, 80116, Frederick, 80504, 80530, Firestone, 80504, 80520, Fort Collins, 80521, 80522, 80523, 80524, 80525, 80526, 80527, 80528, 80529, 80553, Georgetown, 80444, Greenwood Village, 80110, 80111, 80112, 80121, 80150, 80155, Genesee, 80401, Golden, 80401, 80402, 80403, Henderson, 80604, Indian Hills, 80454, Idle dale, 80453, Jamestown 80543, Louisville, 80027, 80028, Lafayette, 80026, Lakewood, 80033, 80123, 80214, 80215, 80225, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235, 80236, 80401, Larkspur, 80118, Littleton, 80121, 80122, 80123, 80124, 80125, 80126, 80127, 80128, 80129, 80130, 80160, 80161, 80162, 80163, 80165, 80166, Lone Tree, 80112, 80124, Lonetree, 80124, Longmont, 80501, 80502, 80503, 80504, Louviers, 80131, Henderson, 80640, Highlands Ranch, 80124, 80126, 80129, 80130, 80163, Kiowa, 80117, Ken Caryl, 80128, Kittredge, 80457, Northglenn,80221, 80233, 80234, 80241, 80260, 80603, Morrison, 80465, Parker, 80134, 80438, Thornton, 80020, 80221, 80229, 80233, 80234, 80241, 80260, 80601, 80602, Sheridan, 80110, Superior, 80027, Sedalia, 80135, Westminster, 80003, 80005, 80020, 80021, 80030, 80031, 80035, 80036, 80221, 80234, 80241, 80260, Wheat Ridge, 80002, 80033, 80034, 80212, 80214, 80215, 80403, Watkins, 80137,

Asphalt Driveway Repair Denver Colorado and Boulder Colorado

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Why sealcoat an asphalt driveway?

What does it do? Oxidization from the sun, rain and snow, freeze and thaw cycles… these elements all play their part in deteriorating the life an asphalt driveway. Sealcoating has shown to slow down this process and extend the life of an asphalt driveway dramatically, saving thousands of dollars in replacement costs! Not only that… sealcoating can give your driveway that beautiful, new, rejuvenated look again.

How much does sealcoating cost?

Generally speaking, having your driveway sealcoated by a professional can cost between .10c and .25c per square foot. Pricing can vary depending on a few different factors.

The size of your driveway, how much cleaning is involved to prepare the driveway, how much hand work is involved, how much vegetation and overgrowth there is on the edges.

Other factors to consider may be the amount of crack filling that needs to be done and if there is any patchwork needed which add to the costs. Most companies will provide free estimates for you but it's very important to use a reputable company.

How long does one application of driveway sealer last?

Generally speaking, a good sealcoat job on a residential driveway should last approximately 3 to 5 years. But there are several factors that can vary that approximation.

Is it a spray application, or a squeegee application? How many coats are being applied?

Is it a quality product? How detailed was the preparation or cleaning of the asphalt done prior to the application? What kind and how much traffic is there on your driveway?

These are just some of the factors that can determine the life of a good sealcoat job.

How thick is a coating of driveway sealer?

Driveway sealer is just like painting the outside of your home.

Once it's finished, we can still see the natural contours of the surface, but they'll be much less evident depending upon the age of the asphalt and the amount of raveling and cracking that has occurred. Just remember, sealcoating your driveway will not make your asphalt driveway smooth like a brand new paving job!

When sealcoating a driveway, how many coats should be applied?

There are two types of applications… spray and squeegee.

If the sealer is being applied with spraying equipment, then 2 coats of sealer is recommended. If it's being applied by squeegee, then only one coat is necessary. But which application is better?

How often should driveway sealer be applied?

Generally speaking every 3 to 5 years is the norm. But there are several factors that can vary that approximation. Is it a spray application, or a squeegee application. How many coats are being applied? Is it a quality product? How detailed was the preparation or cleaning of the asphalt done? What kind and how much traffic is there on your driveway?

These are just some of the factors to consider when determining the frequency asphalt sealer should be applied.

How long does driveway sealer take to dry?

After you've sealed your entire driveway, water based sealers can take up to 6 to 8 hours to fully cure and dry on a hot sunny day. On a cool day, that time can be stretched to up to 24 hours! Asphalt sealer manufacturers recommend ambient temperatures, for proper application of sealer. We highly recommend sealing only on a warm or hot day.

Seal when it's too cool outside and you run into all kinds of risks that will ruin a good sealcoat job.

 

Considering sealcoating your driveway yourself?

Is driveway sealcoating hard work? Sealcoating a driveway can be compared to painting a house! There's stringent cleaning required, filling in the cracks and making any necessary repairs before applying the sealer. The only difference is instead of climbing ladders, it's on the ground! A good sealcoat job is only as good as the preparation.

Sealcoating your driveway yourself?

To determine the amount of sealer needed to sealcoat a driveway is simple.

First we need to know the area or square footage of the surface of the driveway.

Then, divide that square footage by 50.

Most asphalt sealers cover approximately 50 square feet per gallon for one coat of a squeegee application. Determining the square footage of your driveway may seem a little difficult since there are so many curves and angles, but it's simple.

Simply break your driveway down into squares and triangles. Multiply the length x the width, add up all of the totals and there you'll have the square footage.

Should the cracks in an asphalt driveway be filled before sealcoating?

Yes… as a matter of fact keeping cracks sealed up from moisture is extremely important and should be done every fall.  This will minimize the amount of moisture entering the cracks during those freeze and thaw cycles and help extend the life of your asphalt driveway!

How do we choose the right brand of asphalt sealer?

There are several brands of asphalt sealer manufacturers located all around the country. Now, we can purchase asphalt sealers from a local building supply store but the quality of these materials are not going to be that of a commercial supplier. Investing in a professional grade sealer is well worth the time and the minor additional investment for a job that will last. 

How clean does the asphalt need to be before sealcoating a driveway?

Before sealcoating, the pavement should be free of any sand, dirt or debris that would keep the sealer from adhering to the asphalt properly. To do this, a good wire broom is an excellent tool to loosen up any free sand and dirt form the voids within the asphalt. For a premium seal, first clean the driveway off with a wire broom, and then spray it off with water using a higher pressure water nozzle hooked to a garden hose. Then wait one day, seal cracks, make minor repairs and prime all the oil spots with an asphalt primer. Then it's ready to be sealed!

How soon after a new paving job should a driveway be sealed?

This is a very important question and one of the most commonly asked questions.

Sealing an asphalt driveway to soon after installation can be extremely detrimental to maximizing the life of our investment. Once it's installed, asphalt begins the curing process immediately starting from the outside in. Sealing too soon can damage the surface.  Asphalt should not be sealed for at minimum 6 months to a year.

Will driveway sealer harm my pets?

Asphalt sealer with Coal tar may irritate your pets feet if they happen to walk in it while it's still wet.

All animals should be secured away from the driveway during application.

Once the sealer is dry, which can take from 6 to 24 hours, it's safe for them to walk on.

Be aware though, the dry sealer can still turn your pets feet black and can be tracked into your home!

Will driveway sealer track into my home?

Once the sealer is dry, which can take from 6 to 24 hours, it's safe to walk on. Be aware though, the dry sealer can still turn the soles of your shoes black and can be tracked into your home!

Are there different colors of driveway sealer?

Some of us look at the crisp coal black color of sealcoat and wonder…  are there any colors available  available other than black?  Well, now there is! Recently a major manufacturer of asphalt sealer added colored sealer to their list! There are a variety of beautiful colors to choose from that are more natural looking and blend into the surrounding environment beautifully!

How soon can a driveway be driven on after it's been sealed?

Even though it can take anywhere from 6 to 8 hours to completely dry on a warm sunny day, we recommend waiting overnight before driving on newly sealed asphalt. Keep in mind, regardless of how long we wait, some minor scarring of the surface may occur from sharp turns and power steering divots.

Should oil spots be treated prior to driveway sealcoating?

After thoroughly cleaning the asphalt, but prior to applying the sealcoat, all oil spots should be cleaned and treated with an oil spot primer. A little extra preparation can go a long way when it comes to oil spots.

My driveway is pretty beat up, will sealcoat it make it look brand new again?

Don't be fooled into thinking an inexpensive sealcoat application will make your driveway suddenly appear new again. As a matter of fact, sealcoating a raveled, cracked up and deteriorated asphalt driveway would be like repainting a wrecked car…  it may have a fresh coat of paint, but it's still a wrecked car!

Is there anything that can be added to sealer to make it more durable?

A commercial asphalt sealant manufacturer will have more additives like rubber, sand and hardeners that will provide more durability and will last much longer than a sealer purchased at a building supply store.

When sealcoting a driveway, which application is better… spray or squeegee?

Truth is either one is better than none at all. For a long term even wear, we prefer a spray application. While a squeegee application may be a tad bit more durable, it can wear much more unevenly.

How often should cracks be filled in a driveway?

Cracks in an asphalt driveway allow water to penetrate the subgrade leaving it vulnerable to undermining and freeze and thaw cycles. This can cause pavement failures leading to alligatoring or potholes over time. Therefore, it's best to seal up cracks every fall.

 Fall is the optimum time to seal up cracks as the temperature is cooler and the cracks are opened up at their widest.

Expert and Trusted Contractors can be found in these Colorado cities: Aurora, 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80040, 80040, 80041, 80042, 80043, 80044, 80045, 80046, 80047, Arvada, 80001, 80002, 80003, 80004,80005, 80006, 80007, Brighton, 80601, 80602, 80603, Boulder, 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80305, 80306, 80307, 80308, 80309, 80310, 80314, 80321, 80322, 80323, 80328, 80329, Bennett, 80102, Byers, 80103, Bo Mar, 80123, Broomfield, 80020, 80021, 80023, 80228, Bailey, 80421, Black Hawk, 80403, 80422, 80403, 80422, Central City, 80427, Centennial, 80015, 80016, 80111, 80112, 80121, 80122, 80161, Cherry Hills Village, 80110, 80111, Conifer, 80433, Castle Rock, 80104, 80108, 80109, Castle Pines, 80104, Commerce City, 80022, 80037, Denver, 80201, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80208, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80213, 80214, 80215, 80216, 80217, 80218, 80219, 80220, 80221, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80225, 80226, 80027, 80028, 80029, 80230, 80231, 80232, 80233, 80234, 80235, 80236, 80237, 80238, 80239, 80241, 80243, 80244, 80246, 80247,80249, 80250, 80251, 80252, 80253, 80254,80256, 80257, 80259, 80260, 80261, 80262, 80263, 80264, 80265, 80266, 80271, 80273, 80274, 80279, 80280, 80281, 80290, 80291, 80293, 80294, 80299, Dacono,80514, Dumont, 80436, Dupont, 80024, 80514, Edgewater, 80214, Englewood, 80110,80111, 80112,80113, 80150, 80154, 80155, 80236, Evergreen, 80437, 80439, Erie, 80516, Elizabeth, 80107, Elbert County, 80106, Federal Heights, 80021, 80234, 80260, Fox Field, 80016, Foxton, 80433, Foxfield, 80016, Franktown, 80116, Frederick, 80504, 80530, Firestone, 80504, 80520, Fort Collins, 80521, 80522, 80523, 80524, 80525, 80526, 80527, 80528, 80529, 80553, Georgetown, 80444, Greenwood Village, 80110, 80111, 80112, 80121, 80150, 80155, Genesee, 80401, Golden, 80401, 80402, 80403, Henderson, 80604, Indian Hills, 80454, Idle dale, 80453, Jamestown 80543, Louisville, 80027, 80028, Lafayette, 80026, Lakewood, 80033, 80123, 80214, 80215, 80225, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80232, 80235, 80236, 80401, Larkspur, 80118, Littleton, 80121, 80122, 80123, 80124, 80125, 80126, 80127, 80128, 80129, 80130, 80160, 80161, 80162, 80163, 80165, 80166, Lone Tree, 80112, 80124, Lonetree, 80124, Longmont, 80501, 80502, 80503, 80504, Louviers, 80131, Henderson, 80640, Highlands Ranch, 80124, 80126, 80129, 80130, 80163, Kiowa, 80117, Ken Caryl, 80128, Kittredge, 80457, Northglenn,80221, 80233, 80234, 80241, 80260, 80603, Morrison, 80465, Parker, 80134, 80438, Thornton, 80020, 80221, 80229, 80233, 80234, 80241, 80260, 80601, 80602, Sheridan, 80110, Superior, 80027, Sedalia, 80135, Westminster, 80003, 80005, 80020, 80021, 80030, 80031, 80035, 80036, 80221, 80234, 80241, 80260, Wheat Ridge, 80002, 80033, 80034, 80212, 80214, 80215, 80403, Watkins, 80137,