Concrete and asphalt driveways need different sealers: concrete takes a penetrating or acrylic sealer that resists de-icing salt, while asphalt needs a sealcoat that fills fine cracks and slows UV oxidation. Mixed concrete-and-asphalt driveways get each section treated on its own terms, not one product rolled over both.
Dirt, oil residue and loose debris are pressure washed off before sealer touches the driveway.
Existing cracks are addressed before sealing so they are not just sealed over.
Concrete and asphalt each get a product suited to that surface, not a one-size product.
Every driveway is measured and quoted in writing before we start, so you know the full price up front.
Concrete and asphalt each get a sealer suited to that surface, including driveways with both in the same layout.
Existing hairline cracks are addressed first so sealing protects the surface instead of trapping the problem underneath.
We let the driveway dry completely before sealing so the product bonds properly instead of clouding or peeling.
We work carefully around landscaping, garden beds and parked vehicles for the full visit.
We check the driveway's material, size and condition, then confirm a written price before booking.
We pressure wash the surface and treat hairline cracks where it makes sense, then let it dry fully.
We apply a sealer matched to concrete or asphalt, working evenly across the full surface.
We check the finished driveway with you before we leave.
Capital Wash & Seal provides professional driveway sealing throughout Ottawa and the surrounding area. Homeowners typically reach out when a concrete or asphalt driveway is showing hairline cracks, surface staining from de-icing salt, or a faded, dull look that a fresh seal coat corrects. Ottawa's freeze-thaw winters push moisture into unsealed cracks, where it expands as it freezes and widens the damage year over year, and repeated salt exposure adds pitting and spalling on top of that. Sealing is a protective barrier, not a cosmetic step, and the right product depends on whether the driveway is poured concrete, asphalt, or a mix of both. Typical sealing costs in the Ottawa area run about $0.35 to $0.65 per square foot for concrete and asphalt driveways, confirmed for your specific driveway by a written quote before any work starts.
This depends on the sealer and weather, and we confirm the specific cure and dry-time window for your driveway as part of the written quote so you know exactly when it is safe to drive and walk on.
Most concrete and asphalt driveways in the Ottawa area benefit from resealing every two to three years, depending on traffic, sun exposure and how much winter salt the surface sees.
Yes. We treat existing cracks as part of the prep work before sealing, though a driveway with significant structural damage may need repair beyond sealing, which we would flag in your quote.
Yes. Concrete typically takes a penetrating or acrylic sealer while asphalt takes a sealcoat product, and we select the right one for your specific driveway.
Sealer needs dry weather and above-freezing temperatures to cure properly, so most driveway sealing happens from late spring through fall.