Concrete Sealing in Kitchener-Waterloo

Protect your concrete from salt and freeze-thaw

D&D Home Services seals concrete driveways, walkways, steps, patios and stamped concrete across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. We use penetrating sealers that soak in and block water and de-icing salt without changing the look, or film-forming sealers that refresh colour and add a sheen on decorative and stamped surfaces.

Two kinds of concrete sealer

What's included

• Cleaning: dirt, algae and grime removed, with oil spots pre-treated where needed, because sealer will not bond to a dirty surface.
• Drying time: the concrete dries fully before any sealer goes on.
• Condition notes: cracks, scaling and spalling are pointed out before sealing, and any repairs are quoted separately.
• Even application: sealer applied at the rate on the label, with edges and joints covered.
• Cure guidance: you get the label times for foot and vehicle traffic.

When to seal

New concrete has to cure before it is sealed. Follow your concrete contractor and the sealer label; a commonly cited guideline is about 28 days. After that, any dry stretch from late spring to early fall works, above the minimum temperature on the label. Sealing before winter matters most here, so the first salt of the season meets protected concrete.

Stamped and decorative concrete

Stamped concrete relies on its sealer to keep the colour rich and the pattern crisp. Once the film wears, it fades and looks chalky. We clean it, check for cloudy patches where moisture is trapped under old sealer, and recoat with a compatible film-forming sealer. An anti-slip additive can be mixed in for steps and pool decks.

What affects the price

The area, how much cleaning the surface needs, the sealer type, stamped or decorative finishes, steps and edges, and access. You get a free written quote, confirmed before we start. Sealing asphalt instead? See driveway sealing. Read the concrete sealing guide, or request your free quote.