Seal the Gaps. Protect the Concrete.

Driveway caulking — also called joint sealing — blocks water intrusion, reduces freeze-thaw damage, and helps prevent cracking and edge breakdown.

✔ Stops water from getting under slabs
✔ Helps prevent erosion and settlement
✔ Cleaner appearance and fewer weeds
✔ Ideal add-on after crack repair or sealing

 

What Is Driveway Caulking?

Driveway caulking (concrete joint sealing) is the process of sealing the expansion and control joints where concrete slabs meet, and where concrete meets other surfaces like your garage floor, brick, or foundation.

These joints are designed to move.

When left open, water, debris, and road salt enter the joint. Over time, this leads to:

• Cracking
• Spalling (edge chipping)
• Weed growth
• Base washout and settlement

Proper joint sealing keeps the joint flexible while protecting what’s underneath.

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Why Driveway Joint Sealing Matters in Michigan

Southeast Michigan weather is hard on concrete.

Water enters open joints. It freezes. It expands. It pushes against slab edges.

Over time, freeze-thaw cycles cause cracking, deterioration, and costly repairs.

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Professional caulking helps:

• Reduce freeze-thaw stress
• Prevent base erosion under slabs
• Limit salt and brine penetration
• Keep joints cleaner and easier to maintain

This is preventative protection — not a cosmetic patch.

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Signs You Need Driveway Caulking

• Open gaps between slabs
• Missing, dried out, or crumbling old sealant
• Water pooling or draining into joints
• Weeds growing from joints
• Chipping or spalling along slab edges
• Cracks spreading outward from joints

If you see these signs, your joints are no longer protected.

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Our Professional Joint Sealing Process

1. Full joint inspection and measurement

2. Clean-out of debris and failed sealant

3. Surface prep for strong adhesion

4. Backer rod installation (when required) for correct depth and flexibility

5. Professional-grade joint sealant applied and tooled smooth

6. Final photos and care instructions

We follow proper depth and movement guidelines — joints are meant to move, and the sealant must move with them without tearing.

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What We Seal

• Driveway expansion joints
• Driveway control joints
• Garage apron joints
• Sidewalk joints
• Patio joints
• Concrete-to-brick transitions
• Concrete-to-structure connection areas (where appropriate)

Optional add-on: Foundation-to-driveway or sidewalk connection sealing.

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Pair Joint Sealing With These Services

For best long-term performance, many homeowners combine caulking with:

• Driveway crack repair (routing & sealing or injection depending on crack type)
• Breathable concrete sealing for winter and salt protection
• Spot spalling or edge repair

Layered protection extends the life of your driveway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does driveway caulk last?

High-quality joint sealants typically last several years depending on traffic, weather exposure, and joint movement.

Can you caulk in cold weather?

We follow manufacturer temperature requirements to ensure proper curing and long-term performance.

Will this stop weeds?

Yes. Sealing blocks soil and debris from collecting in the joints, which greatly reduces weed growth.

Is joint sealing the same as crack filling?

No. Joints are designed to move, so we use flexible materials installed at proper depth. Cracks are repaired differently depending on their cause and movement.