09/04/2026
A driveway and a parking lot both need sealcoating.
They do not need the same job.
The core purpose is the same: protecting asphalt from weather, UV, and daily wear. π
But scale, traffic, and upkeep change everything about how the work gets done.
Here's the short version:
π οΈ Residential is smaller, lighter traffic, and usually done in a day with one straightforward application
π’ Commercial covers far more ground, takes heavy traffic and delivery trucks, and often gets sealed in sections so the business stays open
π οΈ Residential driveways can go a few years between coats. Busy commercial lots need attention more often
π’ Commercial work also comes with regulations, from striping and signage to drainage, that homeowners rarely deal with
The takeaway: matching the approach to the property is what protects the investment.
A contractor who treats a parking lot like a big driveway is doing neither one right.
We handle both across Michigan and know where they differ.
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