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Separate asphalt maintenance from repairs it cannot replace.
A surface treatment and a pavement repair are different parts of a proposal. Ask the provider to explain the purpose of each.
Give the provider the pavement history
Describe the approximate age if known, previous sealcoating and any repair work. Mention areas with loose material, repeated damage or water collection. If you do not know the previous product, say so rather than guessing from its colour.
Ask the business to inspect the condition before confirming suitability. A darker appearance after treatment is not evidence that underlying deterioration has been corrected.
Clarify preparation and separate work
Ask how dirt, vegetation, stains and existing loose material will be addressed and what is excluded. List crack work and patching separately, with the sequence explained by the provider. Do not assume they are included merely because the service is described as driveway sealing.
Confirm the actual product proposed and request its relevant instructions. Avoid treating different asphalt products as interchangeable or applying a concrete-sealer recommendation to asphalt.
Agree the handover instructions
Ask how the business decides whether conditions are suitable and what happens if weather changes. Obtain separate instructions for pedestrian and vehicle access where applicable. Do not substitute a generic online drying time for the provider’s product-specific direction.
Use preparation questions, access planning and the enquiry brief to keep the requested work clear.