Two driveway options, one Cityshine standard
We offer two approaches to driveway cleaning depending on what your surface needs:
- Clean only — A deep professional clean to restore the look of your driveway. Removes oil, tyre marks, mould, algae and built-up grime. Right for driveways where the existing sealer is still doing its job, or for one-off cosmetic restoration.
- Clean + seal — A complete restoration: deep clean plus premium sealer application. Locks in the result for years, blocks oil and tyre marks from soaking in, and prevents mould regrowth. Right for driveways that have never been sealed, or where the previous seal has failed.
A Cityshine Project Manager will assess your driveway on-site and recommend the right option for you. No upsell pressure — just honest advice.
Every type of Sydney driveway
- Plain concrete driveways
- Exposed aggregate driveways
- Stamped and stencilled concrete driveways
- Decorative coloured concrete
- Concrete paver driveways
- Brick and clay paver driveways
- Stone and sandstone driveways
What's making your driveway look tired
- Oil and tyre marks
- Mould, algae and black streaking
- Built-up dirt in textured surfaces (exposed aggregate especially)
- Rust stains from sprinklers and garden tools
- Efflorescence (white salt deposits on concrete and pavers)
- Faded colour on stamped and decorative concrete
Why most driveways benefit from sealing
A clean driveway is only half the story. Without sealing, your driveway will absorb the next oil drip, the next rain mould, the next root-staining leaf — and you're back where you started in 6–12 months.
A properly sealed driveway:
- Rejects oil and tyre marks — surface sheds rather than absorbs
- Stays clean longer — sealed concrete and pavers don't trap dirt
- Prevents mould regrowth — the leading cause of "dirty again" complaints
- Holds colour — especially valuable on stamped and decorative driveways
- Lasts years longer — sealed concrete and pavers don't pit, dust or break down as fast
- Carries our warranty — up to 15 years on premium PCA sealers
How we clean a Sydney driveway
- Site assessment — Project Manager confirms surface type, condition, and recommended approach.
- Pre-treatment — Targeted chemicals lift oil, rust, and biological growth before pressure cleaning.
- Pressure cleaning — Right PSI for your driveway. Enough to clean, never enough to damage.
- Neutralisation & dry-down — Surface fully prepared before sealer touches it (clean + seal jobs only).
- Sealer application — Premium PCA sealer chosen to suit your driveway type and finish preference.
- Final walk-through — Result confirmed, care guidance provided.
FAQ
- How long does it take? A typical residential driveway clean takes half a day to a full day. Clean + seal adds a drying window — usually 1–2 days total.
- How long does the seal last? 3–7 years on most residential driveways, depending on traffic and exposure.
- Can you remove old oil stains? Yes — most oil stains lift with the right chemical treatment. Deep, old stains may show some shadow; we'll be honest about what's possible during the assessment.
- Do you do strata and shared driveways? Yes — happy to coordinate with strata managers or shared owners.
- What if it rains the day of sealing? Sealing needs dry conditions. We monitor the forecast and reschedule if needed — no charge for weather delays.