FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good to seal pavers in Florida?

Yes, for most pavers that have faded, lost joint sand or started to grow algae. A Northeast Florida washing company says summer storms pull sand out of the joints, and empty joints let weeds return. A sealed surface keeps its sand better and takes less work to rinse clean. To find out if yours are ready, get your free estimate.

How much is paver sealer per square foot?

Published Northeast Florida prices run about $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot for the full job of cleaning, sanding and sealing, and that figure covers the labor along with the sealer. A 900 square foot driveway comes to roughly $1,575 to $2,925. Stripping a failed coat costs more. To price your own pavers, call (904) 875-5989.

How long do paver sealers last?

Expect about two to five years. One Northeast Florida washing company calls two to three years typical, and Family Handyman puts it at three to five. Open sun, chlorine from a pool and heavy storms all cut it short. If water soaks in and darkens the pavers instead of beading, the coat is wearing thin. To have yours checked, call (904) 875-5989.

Is it better to spray or roll paver sealer?

Either works, and many contractors use both. Unilock, a paver maker, lists a sprayer, a foam roller or a short pile roller. A thin, even coat matters more than the tool that laid it. Ask which method the contractor plans to use when you get your free estimate.

How much does it cost to clean pavers?

Prices for a wash alone are harder to find than prices for the full job, which Northeast Florida companies publish at $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot with sand and sealer included. Ask for the wash and the joint sand as separate lines so you can compare quotes fairly. To get them priced for your home, call (904) 875-5989.

Does it cost extra to seal pavers at a rural home outside of town in Elkton?

Published rates are per square foot and do not mention a drive-out charge, so ask whether travel is built into the quote. Elkton's ZIP code covers about 78 square miles, and homes sit far apart. Give the street and any long dirt or county road access when you get your free estimate.

Can rust marks from well water come off before my pavers are sealed?

Yes, they have to come off first. A Northeast Florida washing company says iron in well water and reclaimed irrigation leaves orange stains, that they need a rust treatment and that more pressure only makes them worse. Sealer would lock the marks in. To get yours inspected, call (904) 875-5989.

Does sealing help pavers on sandy ground hold up?

It helps the surface, not the ground. UF/IFAS potato trial plots in this part of Florida sit on fine sand that is 90 to 95 percent sand. Sandy ground drains well, but pavers that have sunk need leveling before any sealer goes on. To ask about yours, get your free estimate.