FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good to seal pavers in Florida?

Yes, when the color has faded or the joint sand keeps washing out. Hydro Wash 360, a Jacksonville company, says UV, humidity, hurricane-season rain and coastal salt air all wear on sealer, so a coat earns its keep here. The tradeoff is a repeat job every few years. To find out if yours are ready, get a free estimate.

How much does it cost to seal outdoor pavers?

Around Jacksonville, Safe Touch publishes $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot to clean, sand and seal. That puts a 600 square foot driveway near $1,050 to $1,950. A coat that has already failed has to be stripped, and that costs extra. For a price on your own pavers, call (904) 664-0041.

How much does it cost to have pavers cleaned and sealed?

Plan on $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot for the full job, based on what a Jacksonville company publishes. A washing alone is much less, and a St. Johns County paver company lists $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot for that. Ask which steps a quote includes before you compare two numbers. To get a number for your yard, get a free estimate.

Does salt air change how pavers should be sealed in Palm Valley?

It changes the prep more than the product. A paver company that lists Palm Valley in its service area says salt settles on pavers near the coast and that its crews treat rust and salt during the wash. Wind-driven sand packs into joints too, so fresh joint sand matters. To ask a contractor how they handle it, call (904) 664-0041.

Do I need my association's approval to seal pavers in Palm Valley?

Check first if your street has an association. The same paver company looks at HOA rules before it prices a job, since a switch to a glossy wet look can change how a home reads from the road. A quick email to the board settles it. When you are ready, get a free estimate.

What time of year suits sealing pavers in Palm Valley?

Pick a dry stretch in spring or fall. Hydro Wash 360 suggests fall, after hurricane season, to protect pavers through the dry months, or spring, to seal before the humidity peaks. Palm Valley is humid from late April to mid November, according to Weather Spark, so a window with no rain in the forecast is the real goal. To line up a date, call (904) 664-0041.

Why is paver sealing so expensive?

Most of the price pays for prep, not the sealer. A full job means washing, treating rust and salt, fixing low spots, refilling joints, waiting for a dry day and then laying the coat. Safe Touch says a seal-only job alone takes about two days, and a failed old coat has to be stripped first at extra cost.

How long does paver sealing last in Florida?

Plan on three to five years. Unilock gives that range, and Hydro Wash 360 puts driveways and pool decks nearer three and shaded patios nearer five. That company also says a sealer that lasts about seven years in Ohio may last about four in Jacksonville, because UV, humidity and salt air wear on it.