# New England Sealcoating

**Trade:** Paving · **Address:** 120 Industrial Park Rd, Hingham, MA 02043, USA · **Phone:** (888) 732-5370 · **Website:** https://www.newenglandsealcoating.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 80 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

New England Sealcoating, out of Hingham, is the outfit condo associations, HOAs, churches, and road associations keep calling back for driveway, parking-lot, and court sealcoating — the reviews read less like one-off jobs and more like decades-long relationships. One reviewer said they've used the company for over 25 years; a road association wrote that crack sealing done on their 30-year-old road, including the connections to driveway aprons, was "still perfect" two years later; another reported cracks sealed in a Little Compton, RI road were "still okay" going on three years. A recurring cast of names — Craig Swain (the sales rep customers credit with taking care of them), plus Jim, Adam, and Bill — get called out by name for showing up, communicating, and doing the job right.

The volume of specific, positive detail is real: a tennis court "looks as good as new," a basketball court got extra paint left behind for touch-ups, an 87-space parking lot got patched and repaired inside a tight window, and one reviewer described Adam talking them out of a more expensive scope they'd already signed for once he saw the lesser scope would do the job. Its BBB profile is A+ and accredited, and it holds a 4.8★ average on Google from 99 ratings.

There are real complaints too, worth knowing. In a 2022 review, a customer described handing over a deposit in April for work promised in June that never happened — the company went unresponsive for months before refunding it, after what the customer called a lot of pushing. A separate 2022 review described being quoted a seven-month-plus wait for a free estimate, then having the president show up unannounced roughly a year later only to dismiss the job as too expensive without properly looking at it. More recently, in a 2025 review, a customer whose project the crew tackled through a stretch of rainy days said workers left before putting everything back in place because they had to catch a ferry off Martha's Vineyard — a real, if isolated, lapse in follow-through. A short 2025 review also complained about windshield-flyer advertising, which is a marketing gripe rather than a workmanship one.

For a driveway, parking lot, or sports-court resurfacing job, this is a company with a long, mostly glowing track record and staff customers name by name — the thing worth confirming upfront, given the two older reviews, is a firm start date if a deposit is requested ahead of the work.

**Strengths:**
- Decades-long clients — HOAs and road associations repeat-hire
- Named-staff praise — Craig, Jim, Adam, Bill called out often
- Durable results — crack seals holding years later

**Concerns:**
- 2022 deposit complaint — held months with no work or response
- 2022 estimate delay — 7+ month wait, dismissive site visit
- 2025 rainy-day exit — crew left early to catch a ferry
- Windshield-flyer ads — a marketing gripe in one 2025 review

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Decades-long repeat clients across HOAs, condo associations, and road associations _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWT1N6TkVhMWx3VUVaUFkwcHdRM05VYkhCV1NsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVOSzNEa1lwUEZPY0pwQ3NUbHBWSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The best sealcoating company to work with ever! We've been using them for over 25 years, and they always do a fantastic job. Great people…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVFZUaElNVjlmWVRaV1RWSnVMWEpuVDJNeGJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNTVThIMV9fYTZWTVJuLXJnT2MxbkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I represent a road association and we had a lot of serious cracks in the asphalt of our 30+ year old road. NE Sealcoating did a tremendou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21saVIzQjVPVzVxTkhGWmNIZE1lREk1VGxOdmNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmliR3B5OW5qNHFZcHdMeDI5TlNvcXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are a large condominium association on Cape Cod. New England Sealcoating has been taking care of our roads for many years. They came t…”
- Named staff (Craig Swain, Jim, Adam, Bill) repeatedly praised by customers _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWT1N6TkVhMWx3VUVaUFkwcHdRM05VYkhCV1NsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVOSzNEa1lwUEZPY0pwQ3NUbHBWSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The best sealcoating company to work with ever! We've been using them for over 25 years, and they always do a fantastic job. Great people…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25JMlNtRkJUbUl5UlZWdU0wUkdSbE5yYkhORmFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnI2SmFBTmIyRVVuM0RGRlNrbHNFaEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Loved working with Adam  - even after signing a contract for a more expensive scope, he came back to convince me a lesser scope was more …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GeGJuUnBObFpwVEZOMlNEWjFNMUF6YzNCUWJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFxbnRpNlZpTFN2SDZ1M1Azc3BQbmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jim was great to work with on all of our projects and does a great job.  Very professional and pricing is very reasonable.  He pays atten…”
- Results reported durable years later on crack-sealing and paving jobs _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVFZUaElNVjlmWVRaV1RWSnVMWEpuVDJNeGJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNTVThIMV9fYTZWTVJuLXJnT2MxbkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I represent a road association and we had a lot of serious cracks in the asphalt of our 30+ year old road. NE Sealcoating did a tremendou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xweGRrUkRNVEpOUTFjMVIySjZPVlZ5VkZORVMxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpxdkRDMTJNQ1c1R2J6OVVyVFNES1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great service, they filled all the cracks in the road in Little Compton RI.  Cracks are still okay going on three years!”
- A 2022 review described a deposit held for months with no work and no response _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlMVp5M0tBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICe1Zy3KA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I gave this company a deposit in April for work to be done in June. They never showed and never called me back. It was very hard to get a…”
- A 2022 review described a 7+ month estimate wait followed by a dismissive site visit _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyd1pQd2RREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2wZPwdQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ They sent out a brochure saying that they give free estimates. I called them and they’re like oh we can’t give you an estimate for at lea…”
- A 2025 review said the crew left a rainy job before finishing to catch a ferry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKeFRVZ3hOVVI0YVZOTFEzSTFhR1JzZWs1YU9WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJxTUgxNUR4aVNLQ3I1aGRsek5aOVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is a company where the President gets involved with each project.  The workers do a quality job.  The only issue we have had is when…”
- A 2025 review complained about windshield-flyer advertising _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GT1IydHZTVEU1TTBSUVZFUnViMk15WW5JNVlrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFOR2tvSTE5M0RQVERub2MyYnI5YkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ They post ads on windshields in parking lots, don't use them.”
- BBB lists an A+ grade and accredited/member status _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/seal-coating/new-england-sealcoating-co-inc-0021-31487) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/seal-coating/new-england-sealcoating-co-inc-0021-31487) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- Google shows 4.8★ from 99 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3819434438208629332&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 99 ratings”
- Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3819434438208629332&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 99 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVFZUaElNVjlmWVRaV1RWSnVMWEpuVDJNeGJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNTVThIMV9fYTZWTVJuLXJnT2MxbkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I represent a road association and we had a lot of serious cracks in the asphalt of our 30+ year old road. NE Sealcoating did a tremendou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0eWFtOVdlRU5NTjA1d2NFTkhiMkl5TUVOMlowRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x35015b62a451aa54!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktyam9WeENMN05wcENHb2IyMEN2Z0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ New England Sealcoating did an incredible job on my parking lot in Gloucester Mass. They were extremely proficient filling the cracks and…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New%20England%20Sealcoating&query_place_id=ChIJx9HJ5Pid5IkRVKpRpGJbATU): 4.8★ from 99 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New%20England%20Sealcoating&query_place_id=ChIJx9HJ5Pid5IkRVKpRpGJbATU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/seal-coating/new-england-sealcoating-co-inc-0021-31487): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.newenglandsealcoating.com): 80 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/new-england-sealcoating-166013605340483): 4 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Stanislaw · 2026-01-15**: Did a great job. Crew was friendly and professional. Did all that was promised.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ben Pacific · 2026-01-09**: New England Sealcoating was great to work with.  We only had a small window to fit them in here at the Country Club I work at and they were very accommodable. Their work was fantastic and got everything done in one day. We will definitely use them again in the future.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Peach · 2026-01-07**: Best there are around.  I have been using for years and would not use anyone else!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Skip Goodman · 2026-01-05**: New England seal coating came out to our community and sealed all the cracks in our roadways.They did a superb job in all aspects of that which was needed.
. I would recommend them to everyone who needs crack sealing done in a professional manner. 👍👍👍👍👍💫💫💫💫💫
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mariyan Montaque · 2026-01-04**: New England Sealcoating was a great team who came in and really helped improve the look of my townhouse complex. I would highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bishop Realty, LLC · 2026-01-02**: New England Seal Coating not only had the friendliest staff, from the receptionist to the crew workers; but my court came out absolutely perfect!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Del Record · 2026-01-01**: Good workmanship and worker effort as they went beyond the scope of the required services. Need to get them back this spring.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Myke Farricker · 2025-12-21**: The best sealcoating company to work with ever! We've been using them for over 25 years, and they always do a fantastic job. Great people to work with, all their techs and subcontractors are friendly and professional, and their sales rep Craig Swain really takes care of us. We know we're in good han…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leo Fleury · 2025-12-04**: Excellent job done on schedule at a fair price.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard noyes · 2025-11-28**: Fast, affordable and responsive for all work done!!

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