Sandstone cleaning and sealing in Chifley

In Chifley, sandstone is usually part of the everyday approach to a house: a fence and piers on the street, a paved driveway or path, entry steps and garden walls. Newer homes often have larger paved areas and feature walls, while older ones have weathered fences and steps. The marks follow the use: tyre and oil stains on driveways, grey film on road-facing fences, rust rings under furniture, gritty tide-marks from garden beds, and algae in shaded paths between townhouses. We look at each area, test a small patch, and quote for the work that will make a visible difference.

Tyre and oil marks are lifted with a sandstone-compatible degreaser and, for older stains, a poultice left to draw them out. Road grime on fences comes away with a sandstone-friendly alkaline wash and a soft brush. Moss and algae are sprayed, left to die, and then scrubbed out of the joints. Rust comes out with an iron poultice rather than acid. The rinse is always low pressure or warm water, never a narrow jet. Our technicians bund the low side of each area and vacuum up the wash water, so it goes with us rather than into the kerb and stormwater.

Sealing pays off on Chifley's driveways, paths, steps and fence caps. A breathable penetrating sealer keeps oil, grit and spills near the surface, so regular sweeping and an occasional wash keep the stone presentable. Walls that hold back garden soil are not sealed. We lay down samples so you can choose between a natural and an enhanced look, apply the sealer on a calm, dry day, and record the product and areas. Driveways take the most wear, so check them every year or two by dripping a little water on the wheel tracks: if it darkens the stone straight away, it is time to reseal.