FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good to seal pavers in Florida?

Usually, yes, once pavers have faded, lost sand between the stones or begun to go green. One Northeast Florida washing company notes that summer storms flush sand from driveways and pool decks, and a sealed surface hangs on to that sand better. Expect to repeat the job every few years. To learn whether yours qualify, request your free estimate.

Why is paver sealing so expensive?

Preparation eats most of the budget, not the sealer. The wash, stain work, new joint sand and the wait for a dry surface all come before the coat, and a Northeast Florida washing company describes empty joints or failed sealer as a two day restoration. An area price guide adds $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot to strip old sealer. Want a figure for your own pavers? Phone (904) 567-0456.

What is the average cost to seal pavers in Florida?

Published Northeast Florida prices run about $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot to clean, sand and seal. One local price guide shows $1.50 to $2.50 for a standard two car driveway of 800 to 1,200 square feet and $2.50 to $3.25 below 300 square feet. Smaller areas cost more per foot. To get a figure for an Ortega property, request your free estimate.

How long do paver sealers last?

Count on two to five years. A Northeast Florida company that applies Trident sealers quotes that span, while a local washing company calls two to three years typical. Sun, pool chlorine and storms shorten it. Have the coat on your pavers inspected by phoning (904) 567-0456.

Is there a downside to sealing pavers?

Some. The job comes back around every few years, a shiny film can feel slick beside a pool, and a coat applied over damp pavers may cloud white. Dry weather and the right finish for each area head off most of those problems. Talk through the trade-offs by calling (904) 567-0456.

Does my Old Ortega home need approval before the driveway pavers change?

It might. According to the city, a Certificate of Appropriateness covers site work like driveways at properties inside a local historic district or at a designated landmark. Old Ortega's listing on the National Register of Historic Places is a separate matter, so look up your address on the city's Land Development Map. Cleaning and sealing pavers that are already there is a smaller step than replacing them, and the city can confirm which one you are planning. For the paver side of the question, request your free estimate.

Why do pavers under Ortega's oaks turn green?

Algae needs shade and moisture. Landscape Ontario says moss, lichen and algae should stay off interlocking pavers unless the spot is heavily shaded, and that treatments hold up poorly where the surface stays damp. A driveway under a live oak or a walk on the north side of the house fits that description. Get a shaded corner inspected by phoning (904) 567-0456.

Can pavers beside a dock or the river be sealed?

Yes. Ask the contractor how cleaners, rinse water and sealer overspray will be kept off the lawn edge and out of the water. Sealer also needs dry pavers, so a patio that stays wet after rain may need extra drying time. Have a waterside patio looked over: request your free estimate.