Driveway Sealing Checklist for Barrie Homeowners (Before, During, After)

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.