Patio Cleaning & Sealing FAQs — Columbus, OH

Most clean-and-seal projects run about $400–$1,500+ depending on size, surface (concrete, paver, or stone), condition, and sealer. We give a free written estimate after a quick look at your patio.

Almost always — a clean-and-seal restoration is a fraction of the cost of tear-out and replacement, and it can add years of life while bringing back the original look.

Yes — always free, written, and no-obligation.

Every 3–5 years for most concrete and paver patios (sooner for soft natural stone or heavily exposed areas). Ohio’s freeze-thaw cycle is hard on unsealed surfaces.

Unsealed surfaces absorb water that freezes and expands all winter, causing cracking, spalling, and joint erosion. Sealing locks water out and also resists stains, fading, weeds, and de-icing salt.

Your choice — a natural/penetrating sealer keeps the matte look while protecting it, or an enhancing/wet-look sealer deepens the color and adds shine. We’ll show you both for your surface.

Yes, all three — each gets a cleaning method and sealer matched to the material so it’s restored without damage.

Not when done correctly. We use lower pressure or a soft-wash approach on pavers and natural stone to avoid stripping joint sand or etching the surface.

Over time the sand between pavers washes out, letting weeds and ants in and pavers shift. We refill the joints with polymeric sand that hardens to lock everything in place before sealing.

Yes — the work is done by an insured local professional, and we’ll provide proof on request.

Most residential patios are cleaned and sealed within a day or two, plus sealer cure time. We give a clear timeline with your estimate.

Yes! Use the form on our contact page to upload photos of your patio — it helps us give you a faster, more accurate estimate.