Paved lots in Lapoint face strong sun most of the year and snow, plows, and meltwater all winter. Over time, that combination dries out the asphalt, opens fine cracks, and leaves the surface gray and loose. Oil and fuel from trucks and equipment soften it even more where vehicles park.
Parking lot sealcoating in Lapoint puts a protective layer back on top before the damage goes deeper. We clean the lot, treat oil spots, fill cracks, and apply sealer in even coats across the whole surface. It’s one of the most affordable ways to extend the life of a paved lot, and it gives a church, school, or shop a fresh look that people notice the moment they pull in off the road.
We know how high elevation sun, winter plowing, and farm traffic wear down paved lots in small Uinta Basin towns.
Blowers, crack fill equipment, and spray and squeegee rigs sized for a church lot, school area, or shop yard.
If your lot needs repairs or resurfacing more than sealer, we'll tell you before you spend money on a coat.
We mask curbs and walks, barricade the lot while it cures, and leave no overspray on buildings or vehicles.
Asphalt is rock held together by a dark, sticky binder. As long as that binder stays flexible, the pavement can handle weight and temperature swings. Sunlight, water, and petroleum products all break it down, and once it gets brittle, cracks and loose stones follow.
Sealer covers the binder and shields it. It blocks UV, slows water from soaking in, and helps the surface resist oil and fuel. It won’t fix a lot that’s already failing, but on a lot that’s still in decent shape, a good coat every few years can add a lot of life to the pavement.
Sealer is a surface coating. It needs a clean, sound surface to bond to, and it can’t bridge open cracks or hold up a broken patch. That’s why every sealcoating job starts with prep.
We sweep and blow off dirt, gravel, and debris, cut back grass and weeds along the edges, and fill cracks so water can’t get under the new coat. Potholes, sunken areas, and failed patches need parking lot repair before any sealer goes down. Sealing over them just hides the problem until next spring.
Church lots are good candidates for sealcoating because they sit mostly empty during the week. That gives the sealer time to cure without anyone needing to park. A Monday or Tuesday start usually leaves plenty of room before the next gathering.
We work with your board or building contact to pick a date, post notice at the entrance, and block off the lot while it cures. If the lot is larger, we can seal half at a time so there’s still somewhere to park for midweek activities. It also helps to let members know a week or two ahead, since a car parked on fresh sealer leaves tire marks that stay for a long time.
Paved yards around farm shops and equipment barns get a lot of oil, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Those spills soak into asphalt and soften it, and sealer won’t stick to an oily surface. The fix starts with cleaning:
For heavily stained or greasy areas, pressure washing before sealing removes the buildup a broom leaves behind and helps the new coat grab hold.
Sealer needs warmth and dry conditions to cure. That usually means late spring through early fall, on days when the pavement is warm, nights stay above freezing, and no rain is expected for at least a day. Cool, cloudy days slow the cure and can leave a soft coat. Strong wind is another thing to watch, since it can blow dust and field debris onto wet sealer and leave a gritty finish.
Lapoint sits on SR-121, the 40 mile loop that runs from Vernal through Lapoint, Neola, and Cedarview to Roosevelt, and weather can shift fast along the foot of the Uintas. We watch the forecast closely and will move a date rather than seal on a day that won’t let the coat cure right.
Most lots do well with a fresh coat every two to three years, depending on traffic and sun exposure. Waiting too long lets the asphalt dry out, and sealing too often can build up a thick layer that peels. A steady cycle is the most cost effective approach.
Sealer covers old markings, so plan for parking lot striping right after the coat cures. Doing both in the same visit keeps your lot closed for the shortest time and leaves crisp, bright lines on a fresh black surface.
We walk the lot, look at cracks, oil stains, and drainage, and measure the full area and any sections you want sealed.
You get a written quote covering cleaning, crack filling, sealer coats, striping, and the dates that fit your schedule.
We clean, fill cracks, treat oil spots, and apply sealer evenly, working in sections if part of the lot must stay open.
We review the finished lot with you, remove barricades once it's cured, and schedule restriping if you need it.
