Bare concrete is porous, which is the whole problem. Oil, organics, and everyday spills don’t sit on the surface waiting to be cleaned off — they soak in, and every year the staining gets harder to pull back out. That same warm, damp air feeds algae and mildew, and it works those organics into every porous surface around your home, while dirt, oil, and spills soak straight into concrete that has nothing sealing the pores. Left unsealed, a driveway or patio holds onto that staining and gets tougher to clean each year.
Sealing changes that. We clean the concrete first, which is included, then apply a clear sealer that protects the surface without changing the way it looks. Holy City Hydroshine handles the whole job start to finish for homeowners across the area.
If you want your concrete protected before the next round of Lowcountry growth sets in, call us at (843) 729-3095 for a free estimate.
The same clean-then-seal process protects each concrete surface around your home, so the surface you are worried about is almost certainly covered.
Driveways are the largest and most common surface we seal. We start with a full driveway and concrete cleaning, then apply two clear coats that protect the pores against the organics, dirt, and spills, including oil and vehicle fluids, that otherwise soak in and stain. Driveways take the brunt of the region’s humidity and organic growth, so a sealed driveway stays noticeably cleaner between washes.
Patio concrete sits shaded and damp for much of the day, which is exactly where algae and mildew staining builds. Sealing helps the surface resist that growth, so shaded patios hold their look through the humid months instead of graying over with organics.
Front walks and paths see constant foot traffic, so sealing them means grime and organics sit on top of the surface where a quick rinse clears them. We apply two coats for full coverage and mask the edges so the sealer stays on the concrete and off everything bordering it.
A good seal is as much about how it goes down as what goes on, and a few things set our work apart on that front.
Our concrete sealing is done by a trained applicator working to the Trident manufacturer’s specification. That training is the difference between spraying sealer on and knowing how to prep the surface and apply the product so it actually bonds and holds up over time.
Sealer only performs on a properly cleaned surface, so cleaning the concrete is part of every sealing job and part of the price you are quoted. That is why the seal bonds to clean concrete and holds, rather than locking dirt underneath it.
We apply two coats of Trident sealer for full coverage. It goes on clear, so your concrete looks the same as it does now while the pores underneath are protected against organics, dirt, and spills. Many homeowners have us pair sealing with soft-wash house washing so the whole exterior comes back looking cared for in a single visit.
Before any sealer goes down, we tape off and protect the surfaces around your concrete. A clean edge is part of a professional-looking result, and it means your siding, borders, and plantings come through the job untouched.
From your first call to the finished, invoiced job, here is exactly how we seal your concrete.
You call or book online, and we review the scope, the square footage, and the condition of the surface to provide a free estimate, either in person or as an instant online estimate. If the concrete has cracked areas, we flag them up front and recommend repair before sealing, because the seal will not fix cracks.
Once you approve the estimate, we book the job and send a confirmation along with reminders leading up to the appointment, plus a heads-up the morning of. Dry weather matters for sealing, so we confirm timing ahead of the visit.
We clean the concrete first, included in the price, running the surface cleaner so the sealer bonds to a clean surface rather than to dirt. Where organics are present, the pre-clean solution is sodium hypochlorite applied at the right concentration, and stubborn marks like AC-condensate staining can be treated with our rust removal before we seal.
Concrete has to be dry before any sealer goes on. We let it dry and bring in an Ego blower to speed up dry-time where it is needed.
We tape off and mask everything bordering the concrete so the sealer stays on the surface it belongs on.
The first coat goes on with the sprayer. After roughly 20 minutes, we apply the second coat for full coverage.
Concrete sealing is priced by the square foot, with the pre-seal cleaning built into that price, so most jobs land in a predictable range depending on the area you have sealed.
Our concrete sealer carries a five-year manufacturer guarantee. That coverage is backed by the manufacturer of the Trident sealer we apply, and we are upfront that it is a manufacturer guarantee rather than a warranty we issue ourselves.
No, the finish is clear. It goes on clear, so your concrete looks the same as it does now — until water beads on it instead of soaking in.The change you notice is in performance, not appearance: the surface sheds water and resists the organics, dirt, and spills that used to soak in.
Sealing protects your concrete, but it won’t fix cracks; we recommend having any cracked areas repaired by a concrete professional before we seal. Once we’re done, plan on 24 hours before walking on it and 48 hours before driving on it. We flag any cracked areas at the estimate so there are no surprises later.
This service seals concrete and cement surfaces, meaning driveways, patios, and walkways. Paver sealing is not part of our concrete sealing service as it is scoped here, so if you have pavers, request an estimate and we can advise you on the right approach. We would rather point you in the right direction than seal a surface this service was not built for.
No, you don’t need to be home for the sealing itself; we document the work and can walk you through it once you are back. Sealed concrete needs a short cure window afterward, so before we leave we will make sure you know which areas to stay off and for how long.
If you are a Summerville homeowner looking to protect a driveway, patio, or walkway and keep it easier to maintain year-round, we will get you a straight answer and a clear price. Call us at (843) 729-3095 to book your free concrete sealing quote.
