FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Should pavers be sealed in Florida?

For most pavers, yes. Safe Touch, a Jacksonville washing company, says summer storms wash sand out of driveways and pool decks, and sun and humid air do the rest of the damage to color. A coat slows all of it. The price of that protection is a repeat job every few years. To see whether yours are ready, book your free estimate.

Is sealing your pavers worth it?

It is when the pavers have faded, lost joint sand or turned green. A coat deepens the color, helps hold the sand and makes dirt easier to rinse off, and Unilock, a paver maker, suggests resealing every 3 to 5 years. If the pavers still look fine and the joints are full, a coat can wait. For a second opinion, call (904) 849-6734.

How much does it cost to clean and seal pavers?

Safe Touch publishes $1.75 to $3.25 a square foot for the full clean, sand and seal around Jacksonville. At those rates a 600 square foot driveway lands near $1,050 to $1,950, and stripping a failed coat adds to it. To price your own pavers, book your free estimate.

How long does paver sealing last in Florida?

Plan on 2 to 5 years, depending on the product and the spot. Safe Touch calls 2 to 3 years typical in Jacksonville, Jax House Washing puts penetrating sealers at 3 to 5, and Unilock says solvent-based sealers can reach 4 to 5. Full sun and pool chlorine push toward the short end. To have a coat checked, call (904) 849-6734.

Does my Bartram Park HOA need to approve sealing my pavers?

Check your community's rules before you book. MetroJacksonville reported that each individual community in Bartram Park is gated, and an association may set standards for how a home looks from the street. A switch from a natural finish to a high gloss wet look is the kind a board may want to review. For help choosing a finish, book your free estimate.

Can the pavers around my screened pool in Bartram Park be sealed?

Yes, and the finish matters. Unilock says water-based sealers dry to a matte or low gloss, and a lower sheen is usually the safer pick for wet feet. Ask the contractor about a grit additive too. To have someone look at your pool deck, call (904) 849-6734.

How long does a paver sealing job take at a Bartram Park townhome?

Most jobs fit in one to two days. Safe Touch says empty joints or a failed coat turn it into a two day restoration, because the pavers have to dry between steps. Rain can push the second day back. To get a time frame for your courtyard or driveway, call (904) 849-6734.

When is a good time to seal pavers around Bartram Park?

Look for a dry stretch with temperatures from 50 to 90 degrees, and about 75 is ideal, according to Unilock. Safe Touch points to October and November as a drier window before winter, and says summer is when joints wash out. Hot pavers can stain or peel. To pick a date that fits the forecast, book your free estimate.