Experienced contractors can now just resurface the driveway essentially taking off the top layer of your driveway and replacing it.
Can you resurface a concrete driveway with asphalt.
Resurfacing is when you replace the top layer of asphalt with a fresh layer.
Before applying quikrete concrete resurfacer prepare the old concrete surface so that the renewing layer can properly adhere to it.
Sometimes sealcoating isn t the answer.
This price puts it in the middle of the range for other materials.
Less than that and you can probably wait a while.
Asphalt resurfacing prices are about the same as concrete.
Shallow cracks and constant patching may signal it s time to resurface your driveway.
Then take a wire brush and sweep the cracks clean of any accumulated debris.
Asphalt can be installed on top of concrete.
It can save you up to.
First pull all the weeds out of the cracks in the asphalt.
Resurfacing an asphalt driveway costs 3 to 7 per square foot.
It s cheaper than rubber or pavers but more expensive than tar and chip or gravel.
Prepare the driveway by cleaning it thoroughly before you can apply the resurfacer.
Nevertheless it is possible that your drive may last for a long time without this happening.
As a general rule resurfacing is a good way to go if about 25 percent of your driveway is cracked.
Clean your concrete driveway and patch as needed.
So a typical residential driveway of 750 square feet would cost about 1 687.
Resealing is a preventative measure designed to extend the life of your asphalt by protecting it from the elements.
It is not a solution when your driveway needs repairing.
Expect to pay about 2 25 per square foot for basic driveway resurfacing.
However you will be taking a risk that the concrete underneath will after a period of years heave and move under the asphalt cracking or breaking the surface.
Resurfacing helps extend the life of your driveway for another eight to 15 years.