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List repairs separately from the coating.
A uniform colour does not prove that a defect beneath it has been corrected.
Describe concerns without diagnosing them
Tell the contractor about visible cracks, loose or broken material, uneven areas and places where water tends to remain. Use existing observations or photographs taken safely; do not step into traffic or approach unstable areas to measure a problem.
Ask whether the condition is suitable for maintenance or needs a repair or drainage assessment first. Different causes can produce similar surface symptoms, so a general website cannot choose the repair method.
Ask what each repair includes
Request separate descriptions for crack treatment, patching, removal, resurfacing and coating where relevant. Clarify the boundaries of the work, preparation, materials, disposal and any expected visual difference. Ask how the proposed sequence fits the manufacturer’s requirements.
Confirm which defects remain outside the quote. If a coating is proposed over an existing repair, ask how compatibility and readiness will be assessed.
Keep changes subject to agreement
Ask how newly discovered damage will be reported and priced before extra work proceeds. Keep the accepted repair scope with the sealing proposal so responsibility is clear if different businesses are involved.
Read asphalt maintenance questions or concrete compatibility questions for your surface. Use the cost checklist to compare equivalent work rather than totals alone.