How Much Does It Cost to Clean and Seal a Driveway on the Central Coast?
An honest, Australian answer to the question every driveway search starts with — what drives the price, typical ranges, and why colour sealing costs more than a plain reseal.
The quick version
- Price is driven by size (m²), surface type, condition and whether you want a clean, a clear seal or a colour seal.
- Colour sealing costs more than a plain clear reseal — more prep, pigment and usually two coats.
- Even a full colour-seal restoration is a fraction of the cost of ripping up and repouring concrete.
- Every driveway is different — the only accurate number is a fixed quote from a photo.
It's the first thing everyone wants to know, and it's almost impossible to find a straight answer for — most of what comes up on Google is American "sealcoating" pricing for asphalt, which has nothing to do with sealing a concrete driveway in Australia. So here's an honest, local rundown of what driveway cleaning and sealing actually costs on the Central Coast, and what changes the number.
The short version
Every driveway is priced on its size, surface and condition — there's no flat rate. The ranges below are a realistic guide; for an exact figure, send us a photo and we'll come back with a fixed price, no obligation.
What actually drives the price
- Size — priced per square metre, so a single driveway costs far less than a big double with a path and turning area.
- Surface — plain concrete, stencil concrete, exposed aggregate and pavers all clean and seal differently.
- Condition — heavy algae, oil, rust or old flaking coatings mean more prep before anything goes down.
- What you want — a clean, a clear seal, or our signature colour seal are three different jobs at three different prices.
- Coats & access — a colour seal is usually two coats, and tight or steep driveways take longer.
Typical Central Coast price ranges (2026)
As a guide, driveway cleaning across Australia typically runs from a couple of hundred dollars for a standard driveway. Concrete sealing commonly lands somewhere around $10–$35 per square metre depending on the product and number of coats, and a colour seal sits at the higher end of that because it includes pigment, extra prep and a second coat. Driveway painting, for comparison, is often quoted at $30–$60/m² — and we'd talk you out of it (more on that here).
The point isn't the exact figure — it's that a clean-and-seal is priced on your actual driveway, and it's still a small fraction of replacement. A new concrete driveway runs roughly $90–$120/m², so restoring what you've got almost always makes sense.
Why colour sealing costs more than a plain reseal
A clear seal protects the concrete you've already got. A colour seal resurfaces and recolours it — so it's more product, more prep, and usually two even coats to get a rich, uniform finish. You're paying for a bigger visual transformation, not just protection. If your concrete is already the colour you want and in good nick, a clear seal is the cheaper path; if it's faded, patchy or tired, colour sealing is where the money's well spent.
How to get an exact price
The fastest, most accurate way is to text or email us a couple of photos of your driveway — a wide shot and a close-up of any staining. We'll come back with a clear, fixed price, usually the same day, without needing to book a site visit. Get a free quote here, or see the areas we cover across the Coast.
Do you charge for a quote?+
No. Quotes are free, and for most driveways we can price it straight from a couple of photos — no waiting around for a site visit unless it's a tricky one.
Is it cheaper to just paint my driveway?+
It can look cheaper up front, but driveway paint peels and flakes and you end up paying again. A colour seal bonds into the surface and lasts — it's better value over time. We explain why in our colour seal vs paint guide.
Is sealing worth the money at all?+
For a decorative, coloured or coastal driveway, yes — it protects your surface, keeps it looking good and costs a fraction of replacement. We cover the honest pros and cons in 'Is sealing your driveway worth it?'.
Written by the Clean & Seal team — two brothers who clean and colour-seal driveways across the Central Coast, NSW. We wrote this from real jobs, not a brochure.
