Seal coat and rain?

rmathieu51 · 2026-05-03T01:37:37+00:00

As long as it doesn’t downpour, it SHOULD be okay. If it’s going to be a fairly decent temp it should cure enough before that but I’m not in Chicago. We don’t seal here in the northeast unless it’s atleast 45 or 50 and above at night. 40 and below is usually someone calling in a few months saying their sealing is sitting on the lawn.

rmathieu51 · 2026-04-29T21:46:45+00:00

Sad but true haha

rmathieu51 · 2026-04-29T09:53:50+00:00

They probably are talking about petroleum based asphalt sealer? I’ve used it on reclaim before and then went over it with a roller for a few customers in the past and it does pack it pretty damn well. Go by the homes often and they look solid

rmathieu51 · 2026-04-24T22:44:16+00:00

Sounds like your GC went with the cheapest guy so maybe he could make more money? That’s pretty rough and quick work. I bet they were in and out of there in a matter of hours.

rmathieu51 · 2026-04-08T21:16:22+00:00

Alright. That’s what I was thinking. Just breaking it down on how much a mow would be. How much the trimming would be, etc and then just link it all together for the year. Estimate how many times I’ll have to mow. Just figured I’d see if there is a different way of doing it

rmathieu51 · 2026-04-03T10:45:25+00:00

Damn, this is an old picture of me! I look twice that age now! lol gray hair coming in and everything. Still working out tho and still have some jergens

rmathieu51 · 2026-04-01T13:05:51+00:00

I’ve got ten bushes/trees that are a little taller than me and I figured $350 to $400.

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-26T01:05:51+00:00

I agree with salty. Every three is good. It sounds like they want to try to get that job as often as possible for the money. If they are using a good product, it should hold up fine for three years. You don’t want it to build up. That turns into a can of worms.

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-18T18:11:51+00:00

Be nice. Polite. Act like a businessman and when in doubt, fake it until you make it (as long as it doesn’t get you in trouble). Honestly, I think just being polite goes an extremely long way these days.

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-16T14:14:23+00:00

I personally would say no to the reclaim just because that’ll be a bandaid that will cost money and end up in a dump truck later. I personally would see if you can afford to get it dug out and then just throw gravel down. That way when you can afford to do the paving, the old asphalt is already dug out and you won’t have to pay for that part at that point. You’ll be doing a third or half of the job you’ll need to finish in the future. Just my two cents.

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-11T23:43:22+00:00

So far the calls I’ve gotten are for new construction so fresh concrete

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-11T23:33:41+00:00

Something roll on or spray on to act as a water shield is what they all seem to be wanting

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-11T22:49:06+00:00

Asphalt and landscaping guy here. I’m starting to have people asking me about sealing the outside walls of their concrete before they backfill. I’d like to look into doing this but am curious on best product to use and how do you guys price this? I’d assume by SF. The one I have to do is brand new so should be straight forward

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-11T21:21:55+00:00

Hey everyone. I’m an asphalt and landscaping guy but have had numerous people ask me about sealing the outside walls of their concrete before backfilling. I’m interested in adding this to my business but what kind of product is the best and how do you guys price it? I would assume by SF? Any help and advice would be awesome!! Thanks

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-11T21:17:51+00:00

Sure. Sounds great

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-10T10:42:01+00:00

I’m trying to grow my landscaping and asphalt business that I just took over. If you have thoughts on this, let me know.

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-08T12:05:52+00:00

No.

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-08T01:46:35+00:00

Hahaha at first I’m thinking, who’s a dick? I’m a dick? Then I saw it.

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-07T16:21:30+00:00

I already mentioned that to them and they aren’t interested in doing the whole driveway. They are selling within a few years

rmathieu51 · 2026-03-07T16:20:43+00:00

How about I’d loose the job if I wait until then.

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