FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good to seal pavers in Florida?

For pavers that have faded, gone green or lost joint sand, yes. Safe Touch, a Northeast Florida washing company, notes that summer storms wash sand from driveway and pool deck joints and that weeds return when joints are left empty. Sealing slows both problems and makes routine rinsing easier. Wondering about yours? ask for your free estimate.

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

In Keystone Heights, Safe Touch publishes $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot for the full clean, sand and seal around Northeast Florida. At those rates a 600 square foot drive runs roughly $1,050 to $1,950, before any stripping of failed sealer. Call (904) 736-3472 for a figure based on your own surface.

How long do paver sealers last?

Around Northeast Florida, somewhere between two and five years. Stallone's Pro Wash gives that span for Northeast Florida, while Safe Touch puts the usual span at two to three years and says sun, pool chlorine and storms shorten it. Water soaking in rather than beading is the signal that a coat has worn thin. Call (904) 736-3472 and a contractor can check.

Can I pressure wash brick pavers?

Yes, with a gentle hand. Western Interlock, a paver maker, points to about 1,500 PSI for hardscape, and more force can blow sand out of the joints and leave swirl marks. Once the pavers have dried, new sand is swept into the joints. A contractor can pick the right setup for yours when you call (904) 736-3472.

Does sandy ground around Keystone Heights change how pavers are sealed?

Mostly it changes what a contractor checks first. UF/IFAS describes soils across North and Central Florida as typically very sandy, and nearby Gold Head Branch State Park is a landscape of rolling sandhills. Before sealing, ask the contractor to look for sunken or rocking pavers and to top off the joints. ask for your free estimate.

Can pavers beside a lake be sealed in Keystone Heights?

Yes, with some care. Ask how wash water, cleaners and overspray will be kept out of the lake, since Wikipedia notes that the lakes of this area are a main inflow point for the Floridan aquifer. If your patio sits at the water's edge, call (904) 736-3472 and raise that first.

How long does a paver sealing job take?

Count on one to two days. Safe Touch describes pavers with empty joints or a failed coat as a two day restoration, because the surface must dry between washing and sealing. A rainy forecast can stretch the schedule. Call (904) 736-3472 to get a window for your own pavers.

Why is paver sealing so expensive?

The sealer is a small part of it, and the prep is most of the cost. A full job involves washing, stain treatment, new joint sand, drying time and then the coat, and Safe Touch calls empty joints or failed sealer a two day restoration. Removing an old coat that has failed raises the price again.