Concrete Sealing in West Hollywood CA - a surface that holds up to oil and stains
Bare concrete soaking up oil, water and stains? We clean it first, then seal it with the look you want, plain or glossy.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What does sealing do for your concrete?
Concrete sealing in West Hollywood is a protective coat on your garage floor, patio, driveway or pool deck. It either soaks into the concrete or forms a film on top, and it helps the surface resist moisture, oil, stains and everyday wear.
Most calls start with a garage floor that keeps soaking up oil, a patio that darkens every time it's hosed off, or a pool deck that's starting to look tired. The price turns on how big the area is, how much cleaning the concrete needs, whether cracks or an old flaking coating that has to be stripped off come into it, and which sealer you pick. The schedule mostly turns on that prep and on the weather the day we seal. Your written estimate lists each step in order, so you see your number and the plan before anything starts.
How we handle concrete sealing, step by step
We start by helping you choose between a sealer that soaks in and keeps the plain look of the concrete and one that adds shine, because that choice sets the rest of the job. Then our crew cleans the concrete before anything else, since a sealer only does its job on a clean, sound surface. After that we apply the sealer with care, because how it goes on decides whether it holds.
Sealing protects the surface you already have, but it won't hide wear. If the top is chipped or badly patched, resurfacing with a concrete overlay gives you a sound surface to seal, and if an indoor floor is uneven, a self-leveling concrete overlay flattens it first.
A penetrating sealer for a natural look
This kind soaks into the concrete and adds no gloss, so the surface looks like plain concrete. It suits owners who want protection without changing how a driveway, patio or garage floor looks.
A film-forming sealer for shine
This kind leaves a glossy film on top and suits owners who want shine along with resistance to stains, oil and grease. For pool decks, one maker offers a film sealer with a slip-resistant additive built in to help with traction.
If oil keeps soaking into bare concrete, call sooner rather than later, because every new stain is more to clean before we seal. We reply within one business day.
What happens after you call us about sealing your concrete?
Here's how a sealing job runs with us, from the first call to the cleanup, and who handles each part, so nothing on your concrete happens without you knowing why.
Call or send a message
Call (213) 329-1493 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. Photos of the concrete help me plan the visit.
I look at the concrete
I come out, look at the concrete, measure it and ask how you use the space. Then we send a written estimate that lists each step in order, so you know what you're paying for and why before we start.
We set the schedule together
Once you say yes, we build the schedule with every test and wait in it. West Hollywood allows construction from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with limited interior work on Saturdays and none on Sundays or city holidays, so we plan our days inside those hours.
Our crew preps, seals, cleans up
Our own crew does the cleaning, applies the sealer and cleans up when it's done. I'll walk the finished concrete with you so you know how it should look.
Get a written plan for sealing your concrete
Send photos of the concrete, its rough size and whether it's a pool deck, and we'll reply within one business day to set up your free estimate at your property. There's no obligation.
(213) 329-1493What concrete sealing in West Hollywood involves with the city
West Hollywood's Building and Safety Division reviews permit applications and inspects construction projects in the city, and whether sealing on its own needs a permit isn't something I'd assume either way. We check that during the estimate, and if your job needs one, we handle the application and the city's paperwork for you. The city's stormwater program also works to make sure construction sites use pollution prevention practices, so our crew keeps wash water, cleaner and sealer out of the gutter while we work.
We're based in West Hollywood and work across the cities around it in Los Angeles County. We get the same calls about garage floors, patios and pool decks on jobs in Beverly Hills and Culver City, and there too, the cleaning and the sealer choice come first.
Concrete sealing questions from West Hollywood homeowners
How much does concrete sealing cost in West Hollywood?
We price concrete sealing in writing after I've seen the concrete, because the cost comes from your surface, not a set rate. A glossy film with a slip-resistant additive on a pool deck is a different job from a penetrating sealer on a clean garage floor, and oil stains or cracks add prep. Your written estimate lists each step in order, so you can see where the cost goes.
Why would a concrete sealer peel or turn white?
A film-forming sealer usually peels or turns white when it didn't stick properly or moisture got trapped under it. The maker of one such sealer ties both problems to how it was applied, which is why it's worth asking any crew how they put on a glossy sealer. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Does my contractor need a California license to seal concrete?
A contractor sealing your concrete needs a current California license from the Contractors State License Board if the job needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or costs $1,000 or more for labor and materials combined. We're licensed and insured, and our own crew does the work.
Will sealing concrete stop water coming through cracks?
No, a penetrating water-repellent sealer won't stop water from getting through structural cracks or open joints. Sealing alone leaves water a path through those openings, so cracks need their own plan, and I'll point them out when I look at your concrete.
What is the best way to seal concrete on a hot, windy day?
The maker of one water-based penetrating sealer advises applying it early in the day and in shade where possible. Heat and wind dry out the water in that kind of sealer before it soaks in, so it doesn't go as deep or work as well, and that's why the weather can move our schedule.
How do I get my concrete ready for sealing?
Clear the area of cars and furniture, and our crew handles the cleaning. The maker of one penetrating sealer says the concrete has to be structurally sound, clean, and free of dirt, oil and other foreign matter before it goes on, so expect some prep time before any sealer goes down.
Related concrete work to consider before sealing
When the top of your concrete is chipped, scaled or patched, an overlay gives you a sound new surface first, and sealing it afterward protects that fresh layer.
If a garage or basement floor dips or has low spots where water sits, a self-leveling layer flattens it so the finish and sealer go on evenly.
Book a look at your concrete
Call (213) 329-1493 or send the form with a few photos, and I'll have a good idea before I arrive whether you need just cleaning and sealing or repairs first.