There are four main goals for home maintenance – keep it looking good, reduce the cost of repairs, make it last as long as possible and keep it easy to maintain. These goals apply perfectly to your driveway maintenance. Sealcoating your driveway helps to accomplish all four goals, but first, it should be prepared, and power washed.

Harmful Elements on Your Driveway

When was the last time you had your driveway power washed? Without a doubt, it has seen plenty of use since then, such as traffic and environmental conditions that left their grimy marks.



• Residue from rubber tires and automobile exhaust
• Environmental pollutants from the air or water runoff
• Chemical, oil and rust stains
• Blown sand, dirt, mulch, pollen, leaves and twigs
• Leftover traces of salt and deicers applied over the winter
• Algae, moss, mold and mildew

Why Power Wash First?

Sealcoating a driveway without thoroughly cleaning it first would be like painting a dirty wall on your house. It might look fine on the surface, but underneath, bad things are happening. Applying a coating on top of agents that are harmful to your driveway means they are sealed in and continue doing their damage. Also, the sealcoat may not adhere to the pavement.

Spring and Summer Are the Best Times to Sealcoat

Power washing removes layers of grime and organic materials from the surface of your driveway before sealcoating. The best time to sealcoat is in the spring or summer. During the winter, it bears the stress of the freeze-melt cycle, pooling water, decomposing organic materials, damage from snow removal equipment, chemical deicers and moldy growth from humid conditions. Without immediate attention and protection, the effect on your driveway escalates exponentially as the season progresses.

Check for Repairs

Along with removing surface grime and dirt from your driveway before sealcoating, check for cracks, potholes, crumbling sections and raised or sunken areas. This is typical damage due to winter weather conditions. Driveway sealant can fill minor cracks, but more extensive damage must be repaired first to stop it from getting worse.

Power Wash and Sealcoat Your Driveway Now

At Maintain It All, our goal is to ensure that your driveway looks good and has the longest possible lifespan. Repairing minor damage quickly is important. Sealcoating is an excellent strategy for protecting it from destructive UV rays and water erosion. Our financing options make it easy to have your driveway power washed and sealcoated as soon as it begins to show wear and tear. Contact us today to learn more.