Sandstone restoration that brings the natural colour back
Careful cleaning, restoration and sealing for sandstone walls, steps and features across NSW.
Sandstone is soft and porous. It soaks up moisture and grows moss and algae, and high pressure will wear the face of the stone away. We restore it with a careful soft wash instead.
We check the age and condition of the stone first and adjust the mix to suit it. Moss is scraped off by hand, the stone is treated and rinsed gently, and a second treatment goes on if it needs one. Sealing afterwards helps it stay clean.
What you get from sandstone restoration
- The original colour of the stone back
- Moss, algae and weathering removed
- A method matched to the stone's age and condition
- Gardens protected throughout
- Protective sealing available afterwards
- Before and after photos of the work
Our sandstone restoration process, in seven steps.
- 1 of 7
Condition check
We assess the age and condition of the stone to set the mix ratio.
- 2 of 7
Plant check
We look at the surrounding plants and plan how to protect them.
- 3 of 7
Plant protection
Nearby plants are wet down and neutralised.
- 4 of 7
Moss removal
Visible moss is scraped off with a rubber scraper.
- 5 of 7
Treatment
The stone is pre-wet and treated to break down dirt and growth.
- 6 of 7
Second protection
Plants are neutralised again during the clean.
- 7 of 7
Gentle rinse
A careful rinse, then a second treatment if the stone needs it.
Why sandstone needs a gentler clean than concrete.
How the stone behaves
- It is porous and soaks up moisture and dirt
- It is soft, so high pressure wears it away
- Every stone differs, so the treatment has to as well
- Older stone needs a weaker mix
What we usually fix
- Moss and algae in damp, shaded spots
- Weathering and discolouration
- Staining from trees and plants
- Damage from earlier pressure washing
Before and after, from our own jobs.
Get a free quote for sandstone restoration.
Send us a photo of the stone and we'll tell you what it needs and what it will cost.