Sustainability
Ban on Coal Tar Sealants in the Village of South Barrington
Per the Village Code, coal tar is not permitted in the Village. Coal tar based sealants and asphalt driveway sealants contain Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) which are a major concern for public health. PAHs are classified as carcinogens by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have toxic compounds which have been linked to an increased cancer risk. Coal tar is sometimes a component of sealants used for driveways, parking lots, playgrounds, etc. Asphalt based products with low PAHs are an approved alternative. If you plan to have work done on your driveway, please be aware that all products and contractors must be licensed by the Village.
If you would like to know more about the concerns regarding coal tar pavement sealants, please visit the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for more information here.
2024 Approved & Licensed Vendors
Please see below for a list of the 2024 approved and licensed vendors to apply an approved pavement sealant to any public or private property within the Village. This is list is good until December 31 and does not indicate approval of work quality by the Village or anything other than use of non-coal tar sealant.
- Kaplan Paving, LLC 847-949-1500
- Barreca Blacktop 847-970-5900
- Strictly Sealcoating 815-444-6768
- Swenson Sealcoat, Inc. 847-381-4919
Required Vendor Application & Materials
If you are interested in becoming an approved and licensed vendor within the Village of South Barrington, please see the instructions and required application materials below. If you have any questions, please contact the Village at 847-381-7513.
Required Application Materials:
- Application for Pavement Sealant License Form
- Certificate of Liability sheet with Village of South Barrington as Certificate Holder
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Sealant Product to be Used
- $100.00 Application Fee (check or cash)