Curious How Much Does Asphalt Paving or Seal Coating Cost?      

Discover the average price for your parking lot in 2 minutes—no sales pitch, just smart data.

The Top 5 Frustrations Commercial Property Owners/Managers Experience In The Asphalt Industry

🗣 A Message to Commercial Property Owners & Property Managers

Let’s be real—most paving contractors won’t give you pricing upfront.

They’ll say things like:

“Every job is different...”
“We need to come out first…”
“We don’t do ballparks…”

And we get it. Some jobs are unique. But here’s the problem:
If you’re managing budgets, planning capital improvements, overseeing multiple sites, or staring at a huge pothole in your parking lot or a collapsed catch basin with a shopping card sticking out of it—you need a starting point.

🔓 Why We Believe in Price Transparency

At FixAsphalt.com, we decided a long time ago that we didn’t want to be like everyone else in this industry.

Too many contractors hide behind vague language, slow communication, and pricing games.

That’s not how we operate.

We built our pricing estimator and measuring tool because:

• 🧠 You’re smart enough to make informed decisions if given good data.

• ⏳ You don’t have time to chase down 3 contractors just to get a rough idea.

• 💬 You deserve clear, honest expectations—without having to talk to a salesman first.

🚫 What We're Not:

• We’re not the guys who leave prices off the table until they’re on-site with a clipboard to use high-pressure sales tactics .

• We’re not bait-and-switch contractors who give a low number and then “find issues” later after the job starts and you have no choice but to pay an inflated change-order.

• We’re not a guy with a pickup truck and a burner phone who disappears with your 1/3 deposit + 1/3 progress payment after sealing 1/4 of your parking lot.

✅ What We Are:

• A full-service, self-performing commercial paving, seal coating, and parking lot maintenance company

• Obsessed with data, documentation, and doing the job right

• On a mission to make pavement maintenance as easy to understand as managing a roof or HVAC system

   

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  ❓ Not Sure If You Need Asphalt Sealcoating or Paving?

  If you're like most commercial property managers, you’re not 100% sure whether your asphalt needs to be sealcoated, patched, or completely repaved.

  You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why we created this quick visual guide to help you figure it out in under 30 seconds.

Sealcoating vs. Milling & Paving: How to Know Which Your Commercial Property Needs

As a commercial property owner or manager, maintaining your asphalt surfaces is crucial for safety, aesthetics, and long-term cost management. Two primary maintenance approaches—sealcoating and milling & paving—serve different purposes and are appropriate at different stages of pavement deterioration. Understanding when to use each can save you thousands of dollars and extend your pavement's lifespan significantly.

What is Sealcoating?

Sealcoating is a protective treatment that involves applying a liquid coating to existing asphalt surfaces. This coal tar or asphalt-based emulsion creates a barrier against water, UV rays, chemicals, and traffic wear.

When Sealcoating is the Right Choice:

• Your asphalt is relatively new (less than 5-7 years old)
• Surface shows minor weathering or fading
• Small, scattered cracks are present (less than ¼ inch wide)
• The pavement structure remains sound
• You want preventive maintenance to extend pavement life
• Budget constraints require a cost-effective solution

Benefits of Sealcoating:

• Extends pavement life by 3-5 years
• Costs 80-90% less than replacement
• Improves appearance and curb appeal
• Provides protection against oxidation and weather damage
• Quick application with minimal downtime (typically 24-48 hours)

What is Milling & Paving?

Milling involves removing the top layer of damaged asphalt using specialized equipment, while paving lays down fresh asphalt. This process can range from surface milling (1-2 inches) to full-depth reconstruction.

When Milling & Paving is Necessary:

• Extensive cracking covers more than 25% of the surface
• Deep cracks (wider than ½ inch) are present
• Alligator cracking indicates structural failure
• Standing water or drainage issues exist
• Potholes are frequent and recurring
• The pavement has been sealcoated multiple times without improvement
• Age of asphalt exceeds 15-20 years

Benefits of Milling & Paving:

• Addresses underlying structural problems
• Provides a completely renewed surface
• Improves drainage and eliminates standing water
• Increases property value significantly
• Offers a long-term solution (15-25 year lifespan)

Key Decision Factors (Help me figure out what I need)

Pavement Age and Condition Assessment

Good Candidates for Sealcoating:

• Minor surface oxidation (grayish appearance)
• Hairline cracks that don't allow water penetration
• Generally smooth, even surface
• Solid base with no soft spots

Indicators You Need Milling & Paving:

• Widespread alligator cracking or widespread random cracking
• Large cracks with vegetation growing through
• Rutting or depressions in wheel paths
• Frequent patching hasn't solved problems
• Base failure or soft spots when walking

Making the Right Choice: A Simple Assessment

The 25% Rule

If more than 25% of your pavement surface shows distress (cracking, deterioration, patches), milling and paving is likely more cost-effective than sealcoating.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Most Seal Coating Contractors Who Only "SEALCOAT" Will NOT Tell You That The Asphalt Needs To Be Milled & Paved If It Is Beyond Seal Coating.  This is the benefit of dealing with an asphalt company that offers seal coating, milling & paving, as they have no reason to provide a biased pavement assessment of your asphalt's condition.  

Don't Sealcoat When:

• Alligator cracking is present
• The base is failing
• The asphalt has a large quantity of potholes and rutting is parking stalls
• Drainage problems exist or underground water is coming to the surface through cracks.

Don't Mill & Pave When:

• Simple sealcoating would suffice
• Budget allows for proper preventive maintenance
• The existing surface just needs crack sealing

📞 We always Offer An Option #2:

“Hey, This Tech Stuff Is Great… But I Just Need a Quick Answer.”

Or I’d rather talk to someone over the phone

We get it. Not everyone wants to click through maps or use online tools. If you’re short on time, unsure where to start, or just prefer talking to a real person- we’ve got your back.

✅ Skip the tech and go straight to the expert
✅ Tell us what you’re dealing with—we’ll tell you what it needs
✅ No pressure, no runaround—just real answers

Call us now or schedule a quick callback.
We’ll make it easy.

Call us directly at 1-877-349-2774 or Text: 1-732-481-4884
     

🧭 If You ❤️ Tech As Much As We Do, Please Use Our Tools. Get Educated On Asphalt. Make Smart Decisions.

We built this page and our self-guided pricing experience so you can: 

• Measure your property in minutes

• See average pricing for sealcoating or paving

• Decide what to do next on your terms

📍 No pushy sales calls. No pressure. Just clarity.

When you manage properties, time is money. Waiting days or even weeks for site visits just to get rough quotes slows you down and delays critical maintenance decisions.

With our Instant Measurement Tool, you can:

✅ Get a full parking lot measurement in minutes — no site visit required
✅ Receive an estimated cost range for the service you need (asphalt sealcoating & paving)
✅ Plan maintenance budgets faster and more accurately
✅ Compare properties side-by-side for portfolio management
✅ Make smarter, faster decisions — whether you manage one site or one hundred

How It Works

NO MORE WAITING FOR PAVEMENT CONTRACTORS TO RESPOND

Step 1:
Enter your property address or scroll to your property on the interactive map.

Step 2:
Use our easy outlining tool to trace the area you want to measure — our AI tool will auto-detect the parking lot perimeter.  Use our deduction tool to confirm and outline non-asphalt areas such as landscape islands, concrete areas etc.

Step 3:
Get an instant square footage calculation and place the square footage into our instant pricing tool to get a price range for your project.

Step 4:
Need a confirmed proposal? Submit your instant results and our team will verify conditions and deliver a formal quote within 24–48 hours!

No Gimmicks. Just Reliable, High-Quality Asphalt Solutions.

Instant Online Estimate ⏳ | No Upfront Payments 💰 | Guaranteed Quality ✅

Are you tired of waiting on contractors who never show up, give vague estimates, or leave you guessing about your project timeline? We get it.

Managing parking lot maintenance shouldn’t be a hassle.

That’s why we’ve made it fast, simple, and transparent.

📏💰 With instant online pricing, you don’t have to wait days for an estimate or even meet with a pushy salesperson

📊 Track your project schedule in real-time

🎓 Using the education content on our Blog, get the answers other contractors won’t give you—because we believe in education, not confusion.  Our blog is one of the most heavily visited in the paving industry with new content published daily.

From asphalt seal coating to parking lot repairs, we provide the information you need to make the best decisions for your property. No surprises. No runarounds. Just expert service, delivered with honesty and efficiency.