Clean, prepare, two coats
Driveway Sealing in Kiama
Faded, patchy concrete brought back to an even colour and protected from stains. Clean and two-coat colour seal from $25 per m².
Before
AfterConcrete driveway, cleaned and colour sealed in two coats. The tape keeps cars off while it cures.
When sealing makes sense
A good clean brings concrete back to life, but on an older driveway the colour underneath may be faded, blotchy or patched. Sealing evens that out and puts a protective coat over the top, so oil, rust and leaf stains don’t sink straight in. If you’re about to sell, or you’ve just had the house washed and the driveway is now the tired bit, it’s often the step that finishes the front of the property.
What the job involves
- Pressure clean and degrease. The surface has to be properly clean or the sealer won’t bond.
- Let it dry and check it. Slip resistance is assessed for the surface before any sealer goes down.
- Two coats of colour sealer. Applied evenly for a richer finish that’s easier to keep clean.
- Cure time. Cars stay off for about 24 to 48 hours, and you get aftercare steps.
Steep driveways and coastal weather
Plenty of Kiama blocks have steep driveways, and nobody wants a slippery one. That’s why slip resistance is checked before sealing rather than after. Timing matters too: sealer can’t go down in the rain, so if wet weather is forecast for your date, it gets moved.
Cleaning or sealing: which do you need?
| If your driveway is… | Usually best |
|---|---|
| Dirty, green or stained, but the colour underneath is fine | Pressure clean, from $4 per m² |
| Faded, blotchy or patched after cleaning | Clean and colour seal, from $25 per m² |
| Cracked, lifting or crumbling | Repairs first; Noah will tell you |
★★★★★
“Dealt with Noah from quote to end of job. Noah was punctual friendly respectful and totally professional. Very happy with the job. He took great care in being neat and tidy.”
John’s review mentions cleaning and sealing his driveway, carport and paths. Reviews are for ClearView Exterior Services, the same owner.
Questions people ask
How much does driveway sealing cost in Kiama?
A driveway clean plus two-coat colour seal is from $25 per m². Your written quote confirms the size and any repairs or extra preparation before work starts.
How long before I can drive on it?
Keep cars off for about 24 to 48 hours so the sealer can cure properly. You’ll get aftercare steps for your job.
Will a sealed driveway be slippery?
Slip resistance is assessed for the surface before sealing. That matters on steep Kiama driveways, so it’s talked through when you get your quote.
Can old, faded concrete be sealed?
In most cases, yes. The concrete is cleaned and prepared first, then the colour sealer goes on in two coats for an even, richer finish.
Do I need to clean it first myself?
No. Cleaning and preparation are part of the job.
Just need a clean? See pressure cleaning in Kiama.