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Restored tan concrete pool deck beside a Des Moines home

Cleaning, sealing and repair

Concrete Cleaning, Sealing and Repair in Des Moines, IA

Bring back the color, protect it from Iowa weather, and fix the cracks so you can't find them. For patios, pool decks, stamped concrete, and stone.

Best for

Patios, pool decks, stamped concrete, stone

Reseal every

[X–X] years for most surfaces

Turnaround

[X] days for most jobs

Upkeep

Rinse and sweep

Three services, one crew

Clean, seal, and repair, all in one visit

Pressure washing equipment beside a cleaned stone retaining wall in Des Moines

Cleaning

Deep cleaning strips away dirt, mildew, algae, and old sealer from concrete and natural stone, using the right pressure for the surface so nothing gets damaged.

Best for: Patios, walls, walkways, pool decks

Fresh concrete sealer being applied beside an unsealed section in Des Moines

Sealing

A quality sealer keeps water, salt, and stains out, deepens the color, and protects against freeze-thaw damage.

Best for: Stamped concrete, exposed aggregate, pool decks, patios

Color samples held against stamped concrete during a repair in Des Moines

Repair

Cracks and chips are filled and color-matched to the surrounding concrete so the repair blends in instead of standing out.

Best for: Stamped concrete, patios, steps, walkways

Warning signs

Signs your concrete needs attention

  • Water soaks in instead of beading up

    The sealer has worn off.

  • Stamped color looks faded or chalky

    It's time to clean and reseal.

  • Dark stains, mildew, or green growth

    It needs a deep clean.

  • Hairline cracks are starting

    Catch them before freeze-thaw makes them worse.

  • Surface is flaking or pitting

    Water and salt are getting in.

  • Stone looks dull and dirty

    Cleaning and sealing brings the color back.

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Our work

Cleaning, sealing and repair projects

Stone retaining wall during restoration beside a Des Moines lawn
Before
Stone retaining wallDes Moines
Stamped concrete patio with a textured stone-block pattern before resealing
Before
Stamped patio resealDes Moines

Resealing brings back the deep color and protects it from weather and stains.

Restored tan concrete pool deck beside a Des Moines home
Pool deckDes Moines
Fresh concrete sealer being applied beside an unsealed section in Des Moines
Sealed vs. unsealed walkwayDes Moines
Stone retaining wall and cleaning equipment beside a Des Moines home
Retaining wall cleaningDes Moines
Color samples held against stamped concrete during a repair in Des Moines

The details

Cracks fixed so you can't find them

Most crews fill a crack with gray caulk and call it done. We test color samples against your actual concrete and match the repair to the surface, so it blends in instead of becoming a stripe across your patio.

Ask about crack repair

Surfaces

What we clean, seal, and repair

Concrete

  • Stamped patios
  • Pool decks
  • Walkways and steps
  • Exposed aggregate
  • Driveways

Stone and masonry

  • Natural stone retaining walls
  • Stone steps and landings
  • Landscape stone
  • Pavers

Our process

How we restore and protect your surfaces

  1. 1
    Stone retaining wall and cleaning equipment beside a Des Moines home

    Inspect

    Check the surface, cracks, and old sealer to plan the right approach.

  2. 2
    Stone retaining wall during restoration beside a Des Moines lawn

    Clean

    Strip dirt, mildew, and failing sealer at the right pressure.

  3. 3
    Color samples held against stamped concrete during a repair in Des Moines

    Repair

    Fill cracks and chips with color-matched material.

  4. 4
    Fresh concrete sealer being applied beside an unsealed section in Des Moines

    Seal

    Apply a protective sealer suited to the surface.

  5. 5
    Restored tan concrete pool deck beside a Des Moines home

    Enjoy

    Deeper color, protected surface, and a final walkthrough together.

FAQ

Cleaning, sealing and repair questions

Service areas

Cleaning, sealing and repair across central Iowa

We clean, seal, and repair concrete and stone in Des Moines and 25 miles around, plus Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

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