Driveways undergo a fair amount of wear and tear over the years, but how can you be sure when it’s time to repave? Are there benefits to a full asphalt repaving vs. purchasing a seal coating? Beausoleil & Sons has the answers.

Here are a few things to look for when deciding whether to repave:

• If the driveway has significant or unusual cracks, or appears legitimately broken in any aspect, it’s time to repave. Seal coating won’t be able to fully fix the problem anymore.
• If the homeowner has made attempts to self-fix the driveway, which has caused additional problems or failed to cure the initial ones, it’s safest to repave altogether to prevent additional damage.
• Seal coating provides a shorter-term fix for less severe cracks, but should not be seen as a long-term solution to aid the driveway’s structural integrity. If effective seal coating begins to show cracks despite a glossy exterior, it only appears fixed externally, but repairs ought to be made.
• Lastly, if there have been several seal coating repairs to the driveway over the years, but the cracking continues, it’s time for a full driveway repaving.

Hiring a contractor for this type of job is extremely important. Asphalt repaving, while an excellent improvement to the home, is a serious business that is best left up to the professionals at Beausoleil & Sons, Inc.

For more information on high-quality asphalt paving or to schedule a consultation for your home, call (401) 632-0203 or visit Beausoleil & Sons, Inc.