Commercial · San Francisco, CA
Parking lot sealcoating protects your asphalt from water, UV, oil, and daily traffic that accelerate oxidation and cracking. Apex Asphalt San Francisco delivers clean, even coats with tight edge lines and a plan to minimize downtime for properties across San Francisco.
Good sealcoating starts with prep and a stable surface, not just spraying black over problems. We clean with commercial blowers, power brooms, and pressure washing as needed, then route and seal cracks with hot rubberized crack filler. Failed areas get saw-cut removal and asphalt patching, compacted in lifts with a vibratory plate compactor or roller to restore density before any sealer goes down. If your lot has drainage issues, we address low spots and birdbaths first so water does not undermine the base and reopen cracks.
San Francisco’s coastal air, fog cycles, and occasional fuel and hydraulic fluid drips call for a sealer system that resists water intrusion and petroleum staining. We typically apply coal tar or asphalt emulsion sealer (property and spec dependent) mixed with silica sand or approved aggregate for traction, then brush-cut edges and spray the field for uniform coverage. Most commercial lots receive two coats with proper cure time between coats, and we can add a third coat in high-turn zones like entries, trash enclosures, and loading areas. The finish is scheduled around weather and cure windows so the film forms correctly, reducing tracking, premature wear, and striping failure.
Customers choose us because we run sealcoating like a construction scope, with written specs, a clear schedule, and realistic reopen times. Our crews protect curbs, concrete, and landscaping with masking and containment, and we keep storm drain awareness front and center during cleaning and application. You get straightforward options, spot repairs where needed, and an approach that prioritizes longevity over a thin cosmetic coat. As a licensed and insured contractor serving since 2017, we’re set up for retail centers, apartment communities, industrial yards, and HOA lots that need predictable results.
Before we wrap, we do a walkthrough to confirm coverage, edge work, and transitions at gutters, ramps, and utility frames. You receive a simple care plan (cure time, barricade placement, and first-week traffic guidance) plus recommendations for crack sealing intervals, patching, and restriping. If line striping or ADA markings are part of the scope, we coordinate paint layout after the sealer cures to help adhesion and reduce ghosting. The goal is a sealed lot that looks clean, sheds water properly, and stays easier to maintain between repaves.
Yes. We are a licensed and insured asphalt contractor, and we provide written estimates with a clear scope of work, materials, and scheduling.
Light foot traffic is often possible the same day, while vehicle traffic typically needs more time depending on temperature, thickness, and site conditions. We give specific reopen times and protect soft edges during the first days of curing.
Yes, when failures are isolated. We can sawcut and remove damaged sections, rebuild base, and place hot-mix asphalt patches, then blend with crack sealing or a resurfacing plan if the surrounding pavement is near end-of-life.
Yes. We can stripe with traffic paint or thermoplastic where appropriate and help you plan stall widths, accessible spaces, and access aisles based on current site conditions and striping best practices.
Keep water moving off the surface, seal cracks early, avoid turning wheels in place when the pavement is hot, and schedule sealcoating on a maintenance cycle after proper cure. We can set a maintenance plan based on your traffic and exposure.
Parking lot sealcoating is a preventative maintenance service that slows oxidation, blocks water intrusion, and keeps asphalt flexible longer. For commercial properties, it also improves curb appeal and makes striping and signage more visible. Apex Asphalt San Francisco builds each scope around the condition of your pavement, traffic levels, and the cure time you can accommodate, so you get protection without unnecessary closures.
A proper parking lot sealcoating project starts with inspection and surface prep. If alligator cracking, base failure, or potholes are present, sealing alone will not fix it, so we recommend patching first (often saw-cut removal and hot mix asphalt repair, compacted to refusal). Next comes deep cleaning, vegetation removal at joints, and crack treatment using rubberized crack sealant to prevent water from moving through the pavement structure. Oil spots are cleaned and primed so the sealer can adhere and cure evenly.
Material selection matters. Depending on property requirements and performance needs, we use commercial-grade coal tar or asphalt emulsion sealer, mixed to manufacturer specs and applied with spray equipment plus brush work at edges and tight areas. Aggregate additives can be included for traction, especially at ramps, entries, and turn lanes. We plan around temperature, humidity, and fog conditions so the film cures correctly, and we set realistic reopen windows for foot traffic and vehicle traffic.
After sealing, we can coordinate restriping and ADA markings once the surface is ready for paint adhesion. You will also get maintenance guidance on crack monitoring, periodic cleaning, and recommended reseal intervals based on traffic and exposure. If you need parking lot sealcoating in San Francisco, request a written estimate and a schedule that keeps your property moving while protecting your asphalt investment.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in San Francisco. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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