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# Sealcoating cost in 2026

Residential sealcoating runs $0.20 to $0.55 per square foot in 2026. Commercial lots run $0.15 to $0.35 per square foot at scale. Done every 2 to 3 years, sealcoating is one of the cheapest ways to extend asphalt life.

## Typical sealcoating cost by surface size

Surface size

Low

High

Single car driveway (200 sq ft)

$40

$110

Two car driveway (480 sq ft)

$100

$260

Three car driveway (720 sq ft)

$145

$395

Small parking lot (5,000 sq ft)

$750

$2,250

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