How much does driveway sealing cost?Avg. range: $401-$1,667
By Thumbtack Staff•Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The national average cost of sealing a driveway ranges from around $401-$1,667, and most people pay around $806, according to Thumbtack data. The exact cost depends on factors such as driveway size, sealant type, and labor rates in your area.
Driveway sealing cost
| National average cost range | $401-$1,667 |
|---|---|
| Low-end cost | $158 |
| High-end cost | $4,498 |
Having your asphalt or concrete driveway professionally sealed does more than just make your driveway look good — it preserves your driveway’s strength and gives it a smooth finish. It will also help it last longer and avoid costly repairs.
Applying an industrial-grade sealer will also prevent oil, gas and other contaminants from staining the surface over time. A waterproof and weatherproof sealer stops water, snow and ice from permeating the top layer of your driveway; this is important because once water is inside your driveway it will be more susceptible to potholes and cracks due to freeze and thaw cycles.
Cost factors
There are several factors that can impact the cost of sealing your driveway:
1. Size. Many professional sealing companies offer a price per square foot for their services. In general, the larger your driveway, the lower the cost per square foot to seal it — the higher the overall cost will be. Here are some examples of cost for sealing a driveway:
- $0.25: Average cost per square foot to seal an asphalt driveway with a hot rubberized tar treatment from All Pro Paving in Perris, California. Coating lasts three to five years. Coarser asphalt will require more product and may have a higher price per square foot.
- $0.20: Cost per square foot for a larger surface, approximately 20,000 square feet and up—for example, a parking lot—from All Pro Paving.
- $200-$300: Average cost to seal a standard residential concrete driveway from 4 U 2 Concrete in Aurora, Colorado. A coating lasts one to two years.
2. Driveway material. Costs can vary based on whether your driveway is made of concrete or asphalt, what type of sealer you need, what regional labor costs, how large your driveway is, and other business overhead considerations.
3. Driveway texture. Driveway texture will also impact cost, as coarse asphalt driveways can require more sealant to deliver a smooth surface.
4. Minimum service fees. Companies may have a minimum service fee to cover business costs such as licensing, insurance, company vehicles, wages, equipment, materials and everything else required to get workers to your door, ready to seal your driveway. This is why you may be charged a minimum service fee even if you only have a small area to be sealed.
4. Driveway repairs. Sealant can’t fix existing damage; it only serves to prevent future problems. If you have cracks or potholes in your driveway, it’s wise to repair them before applying a sealant. The cost to repair asphalt and concrete varies based on the square footage of the repair to be done. In general, the larger the repair job, the lower the price per square foot. The cost per square foot accounts for the labor, business overhead and cost of materials.
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