Concrete Cleaning & Sealing
Sealing is the cheapest way to make concrete last longer up here. We wash and degrease driveways, aprons, walks and stamped patios, then reseal them, with a salt-repellent sealer on aprons that take the brunt of winter.
What we do
- Wash. Pressure wash to get dirt and loose material off.
- Degrease. Oil and grease stains get treated so the sealer bonds.
- Dry. The surface has to dry out before sealer goes on.
- Seal. Salt-repellent sealer on aprons and walks that see salt, and a sealer that brings back the color on stamped work.
When to seal
Before winter is the time. Salt from cars and walkways is what eats unsealed concrete, especially on the apron in front of the garage. New concrete needs time to dry first, about a month. After that, plan on resealing every few years, or when water stops beading on the surface.
Where we do concrete cleaning & sealing
From our shop in Norwich we cover Chenango County and Central New York, including:
Our work, not stock photos.
Every photo here is a Bennett's job from our own crew.
Straight answers.
Don't see yours? Call (607) 244-5118. You'll talk to the people doing the work.
Do you seal concrete you didn't pour?
Yes. We'll look at it first and tell you honestly if it's worth sealing or needs repair.
How long does sealer last?
It depends on traffic and salt. Driveways and aprons need it more often than a patio. When water stops beading, it's time.
Helpful guides
When and How Often to Seal Concrete
When to seal new concrete, how often to reseal driveways, aprons and stamped patios, and how to tell it's time. Tips from a Norwich, NY concrete contractor.
Caring for New Concrete in Its First Winter
How to protect new concrete in its first Central NY winter: deicers to avoid, using sand, when to seal, and how plowing and salt affect driveways and aprons.
Stamped Concrete Patterns & Colors
Seamless slate, ashlar slate, wood plank and color borders explained, with real photos from Bennett's jobs in Central NY, plus sealing and slip resistance tips.
Concrete vs. Asphalt Driveways in Central New York
Concrete or asphalt for a driveway in Central NY? Lifespan, upkeep, winter salt, plowing and repairs compared by a Norwich concrete and excavation contractor.
The Best Time to Pour Concrete in Central NY
When to pour concrete in Central New York: frost dates, spring mud, summer heat, fall cutoffs and what it takes to pour in the shoulder seasons, month by month.
Concrete Scaling, Spalling and Popouts
Why concrete flakes, chips and pits in Central NY: scaling, spalling and popouts, what causes each, and when sealing, patching or replacement makes sense.
Efflorescence: White Stains on Concrete
White chalky powder on concrete is usually efflorescence, salts carried up by water. What causes it, how to remove it safely and how to keep it away.
Hairline Cracks in New Concrete
Fine cracks in a new patio, driveway or garage floor? How to tell plastic shrinkage cracks, crazing and shrinkage cracks apart, and which ones are worth a call.
Removing Oil Stains from Concrete
How to get oil and grease stains out of a concrete driveway or garage floor: blotting, absorbents, degreasers, poultices, what to avoid and how sealing helps.
Tell us about your concrete cleaning & sealing project
(607) 244-5118Call or text, or send the form. Tell us what you're thinking and where the job is, and we'll get back to you.
- Phone
- (607) 244-5118
- natebenn03@gmail.com
- Based in
- Norwich, NY