Driveway Sealing Checklist for Barrie Homeowners (Before, During, After)
A simple printable checklist for getting your driveway ready, what to expect on sealing day, and what to do after — for Barrie and Simcoe County homes.
Before sealing day
- [ ] Sweep the driveway and clear loose debris
- [ ] Remove planters, basketball hoops, and obstacles from edges
- [ ] Mow grass along the driveway edges
- [ ] Move all vehicles to the street or garage
- [ ] Disconnect any sprinklers that water the driveway
- [ ] Confirm the weather forecast (no rain in next 24h)
- [ ] Notify neighbours if you share a laneway
Day of sealing
- [ ] Be home (or available by phone) for the walk-through
- [ ] Confirm any add-ons (extra crack fill, second coat)
- [ ] Stay off the surface during application
- [ ] Keep pets and kids off the driveway
After sealing — first 24 hours
- [ ] No vehicle traffic for 24 hours
- [ ] No foot traffic for 4–6 hours
- [ ] Leave barricades and cones in place
- [ ] Avoid hosing it off
After sealing — first week
- [ ] Drive on slowly, avoid sharp turns
- [ ] Don't park in the same exact spot every time
- [ ] Avoid heavy loads (trailers, RVs)
- [ ] Watch for any thin spots and report
Long term
- [ ] Sweep regularly to prevent debris grinding in
- [ ] Address oil drips fast with cat litter
- [ ] Use plastic-edged shovels in winter
- [ ] Re-seal every 1–2 years
- [ ] Crack fill in fall before freeze-up
Bottom line
A little prep and aftercare stretches a $300–$600 sealing job into 2 full years of like-new finish. We hand this checklist out on every Barrie job.
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