Deck, Fence & Concrete Staining and Sealing in the Kansas City Metro
Cleaning makes it look new. Sealing helps it stay that way.
We clean first, wait for the surface to dry completely, then seal it on a separate visit. It's slower than the same-day spray-and-go approach. It's also why the finish soaks in instead of peeling off next spring.
Why we never seal on the same day we clean
Sealer only protects wood and concrete if it soaks in. Damp wood can't absorb it, so it sits on the surface, peels, and you end up paying for the job twice. Every CurbSprout sealing job follows the same four rules:
Prepped first. Weathered wood and concrete get cleaned. Brand-new wood skips the cleaning and simply waits until it's ready.
Dry wood only. We check the wood with a moisture meter before we open a can. If it doesn't pass, we reschedule.
Watch the forecast. Wood sealer needs at least 4 rain-free hours to set and 48 hours to cure (up to 72 in cool or humid weather). Concrete sealer needs 24 rain-free hours. We book around the forecast.
Never rushed. If a surface needs cleaning, cleaning and sealing happen on separate visits.
Deck & Fence Staining and Sealing
Protect the wood you already paid for.
Kansas City summers fade wood. Freeze-thaw winters and spring rain soak it. A penetrating sealer soaks into the grain to help it resist moisture and sun. We use only oil-based penetrating stains, in transparent or semi-transparent finishes. No solid stains or paint-like coatings that peel. Choose clear, natural, or a manufacturer tone you pick from samples. We spray it on with an airless sprayer, then back-roll decks by hand so it works deep into the grain. On fences, we come back after it dries and touch up any spots we missed. Railings and stairs included. Keep foot traffic off for 48 hours while it cures.
We seal pressure-treated pine and cedar decks and fences. We don't seal hardwood decks or playsets.
Price: Starting at $250. Most decks fall between $450 and $1,000+, depending on size, railings, stairs, and how much nearby surface needs protecting before we start.
Just built a new deck or fence?
New wood needs time before it can take a stain, often a few months after installation. The hard part is knowing when it's ready, and remembering to come back to it. We check your new wood with a moisture meter and stain it as soon as it passes. No cleaning needed, so you're only paying for the protection.
We treat your home like it's our own
Staining is messy work, and drift doesn't stop at the property line. So before we open a can, we protect everything around the job:
Drop cloths over concrete, patios, and walkways
Plastic sheeting against siding, baseboards, and trim
Tape on metal, edges, and anything that shouldn't get sealer
Staining both sides of a fence? Just let your neighbor know we're coming, and ask them to keep dogs and kids inside while we work. We'll protect anything on their side, like a shed or a patio, as carefully as we protect yours.
It takes real time, and it's part of why we're not the cheapest option. It's also why the finished job looks worth it, and why you're still on good terms with your neighbors when we leave.
Driveway & Concrete Sealing
Help your concrete survive Kansas City winters.
A penetrating sealer soaks into concrete and helps keep water and de-icing salt out. That matters, because water that soaks in freezes, expands, and slowly breaks the surface apart. Sealing helps your driveway, walkways, and patio last longer. No shine and no slick surface. We spray it on and back-roll it after the concrete is cleaned and fully dry.
After sealing: 24 rain-free hours, no foot traffic for 24 hours, no vehicles for 48 hours.
Price: Starting at $250 for most driveways, walkways, and patios.
How it works
Send a few photos. We'll send a free estimate, same day.
Clean visit. We clean the surface, either as part of your house wash or on its own.
Seal visit. Once the surface is dry and the forecast is clear, we check moisture and apply the sealer.
Let it cure. Stay off wood for 48 hours. Stay off concrete for 24 hours (48 for vehicles). If rain moves in before your date, we reschedule at no charge.
A 25% deposit reserves your sealing date.
Common questions
Can you clean and seal on the same day? No. Wood has to dry completely first, at least 48 to 72 hours after cleaning, and we confirm it with a moisture meter before we start.
What if it rains? Wood needs at least 4 rain-free hours after sealing. Concrete needs 24. If the forecast doesn't cooperate, we move your date at no charge.
My deck is already clean. Can you just seal it? If it's brand-new wood, yes. New decks and fences are ready as soon as they pass our moisture test, often a few months after installation. Weathered wood gets cleaned first, so the stain bonds to wood, not dirt. Either way, the moisture meter makes the final call.
Ready to protect it?
Questions first?
See our FAQ.
Send us a few photos of your deck, fence, or driveway and we'll put together a custom estimate. Same-day response. No obligation.
Or call/text: (913) 213-3179