Frequently Asked Questions

Sims Sealing knows we all have questions sometimes so we are here to answer all of your questions whenever you need us!  Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.  If your question is not listed please feel free to give us a call or email us and we will be happy to give you an answer! 

Question: How long does the sealcoat take to dry? 

Answer: We ask that you allow 24 hours before having any foot traffic on the driveway and 48 hours before any car traffic.  In the colder months we may ask for more time because sunlight and temperature play a big part in the drying and curing process. 

Question:  How often do I need to have my driveway sealed? / How long does the sealcoat last? 

Answer:  You will be able to see when the sealcoat starts to wear off because those areas will not be black like the rest of the driveway. If for some reason you aren't sure give us a call and we will be happy to come look at it and give you our opinion.  Our sealcoat should last 2-3 years and if it starts to wear off before the second year for some reason, just give us a call and we will come fix it for free!  The life of sealcoat depends on many factors but you should get at least 2 years out of it and possibly much more.

Question:  How do you apply the sealcoat? Do you use a brush? Spray? Squeegee? 

Answer:  We use a 48' brush for all driveway applications.  Using a brush in our opinion looks the most professional and leaves the most material on the asphalt and gives our customers the most for their money.  Think about it, when you want to get water off a window you would use a squeegee, right? That is taking the most sealcoat off the asphalt and leaving a much smaller amount of material.  Using a brush we actually push a puddle of sealcoat over every inch of the asphalt which leaves a much thicker coat and professional look.  To apply a sufficient amount of sealcoat using a spray application you would need to apply two coats and it still does not get into the small cracks and crevasses like a brush application does.  

Question: What do you charge per square foot?

Answer: There is no set rate per square foot and all jobs very in price depending on many factors.  Some factors are: condition of the asphalt, hours in labor (prep work & application), Size of the project, Application Method, Number of Coats etc..

Question: What if it is forecasted to rain on our scheduled day?

Answer:  If it is scheduled to rain we will give you a call and reschedule for a day that works for you either the current week or the following week.  

Question: What if it rains soon after the driveway is sealcoated? 

Answer:  It really depends on the weather  as to how long the sealcoat will take to dry and the amount of rain that comes.  We try to avoid any rain getting on a freshly sealed driveway for 24 hours but pop up storms sometimes stop us from being able to do that.  Please give us a call and we will come back and look at it and if even some of it has washed away or we think it needs resealed we will schedule it to be done as soon as possible for free.  We want a quality lasting product for our customers and will do our best to ensure you are happy! 

Question: If I can get a neighbor or two that schedules the same day, will I get a discount? 

Answer: Yes! We love to have jobs that are close together and if you can get someone close to you to schedule with us the same day it saves us travel time and gas.  We pass the savings on to you! 

Question: How long do I need to keep your sign in my yard? 

Answer: That is completely up to you.  We like it when a client is willing to keep them up for a week or two but after all it's your yard!  If you get tired of moving it when mowing you can give us a call to come get it or just pitch it in the trash!  We thank you for letting us put a sign in the yard! 

Question: Does Sims Sealing offer a military discount? 

Answer: Yes! We are proud of our active duty and veterans and are happy to give a 5% discount on all asphalt and concrete services. We thank you for your service! 

Question: Do I get anything for referring someone to your company?

Answer:  Yes!  If we get a scheduled appointment because of your referral we will give you money off of your next project with us! The amount you get off your bill depends on the price of the project scheduled.  You can get $25 off for any project $200 or less, $35 off for anything $201-$299, $50 off for $300-$500 and $75 off for anything over $500.