Asphalt Sealing vs Repaving in Barrie: Which Should You Do?

The price gap is enormous

• Residential sealing: MAX($295, square feet × $0.36), before HST; final written quote confirms scope
• Crack filling + sealing: $400–$1,000
• Full asphalt repaving: site-specific assessment and separate written pricing; no universal rate is published here

Regular sealing can help maintain sound asphalt, but its service life depends on construction, drainage, traffic and condition; no fixed additional lifespan is promised.

Choose sealing if:

• The base is solid (no major sinking or heaving)
• Cracks are under 1/2" wide
• Surface is grey, oxidized, or starting to spider-crack
• You haven't sealed in the last 18+ months

Choose repaving if:

• Large alligator-pattern cracking covers most of the surface
• Multiple deep potholes keep returning
• Driveway sinks visibly in spots (failed base)
• It's 25+ years old and never maintained

The honest middle path

If the driveway is borderline, seek an assessment before sealing. Surface coating may be inappropriate for failed pavement; compare localized repairs, broader rehabilitation and replacement without assuming fixed savings or remaining life.

What we recommend in Barrie

We'll tell you straight. Sometimes our quote is *don't seal this — replace it.* Sound asphalt may benefit from sealing and separately agreed crack treatment; remaining life requires an assessment. Get a free assessment before assuming you need a new driveway.