FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does paver sealing cost in Mandarin?

Safe Touch, a Jacksonville washing company, publishes $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot to clean, sand and seal. A 600 square foot Mandarin driveway would land near $1,050 to $1,950 at those rates. Stripping a coat that has broken down costs more. For a number written for your home, ask for a free estimate.

How long does paver sealing last in Florida?

Safe Touch calls two to three years typical for Jacksonville, and full sun, pool chlorine and summer storms can pull that to about two. Unilock, a paver maker, puts the span between coats at three to five years. Your own number depends on sun, shade and how much you drive on the surface. To have a coat checked, call (904) 204-0884.

Do oak trees make sealed pavers harder to keep clean in Mandarin?

They add work, since Mandarin is known for old oaks draped in Spanish moss, and fallen leaves leave stains. Western Interlock, a paver maker, says leaf stains come from tannins in the leaves. A coat of sealer makes the surface easier to rinse, though leaves still need to be swept up before they sit. To have a shaded patio looked at, ask for a free estimate.

Is it worth sealing pavers if my home has an association?

Yes, but check the rules first. An association may want to approve a change in how the home looks from the street, and a jump from a natural finish to a high gloss wet look is the kind of change to ask about. Unilock notes that a gloss can also turn slippery when wet. To talk through finishes, call (904) 204-0884.

Why do pavers look green in some corners and fine in others?

Shade and moisture decide it. ZIP 32223 holds about 11.5 square miles of land and 9.5 square miles of water, so damp air is a fact of life here, and corners under oaks or beside a creek dry slowly. Cleaning removes the green, and sealing helps the surface shed water afterward. To get the worst corners looked at, ask for a free estimate.

Can a driveway be sealed the same week it is washed?

Only if it dries in time. Unilock says pavers need a few hours to dry in warm sun and about a day in cooler shade, and that sealer needs 24 to 48 hours without rain beforehand. Safe Touch warns that sealing over wet pavers is how jobs fail. To plan around the forecast, call (904) 204-0884.

Why is paver sealing so expensive?

Most of the price is prep and labor, not the product. Unilock lists sealer at $80 to $150 a gallon covering 100 to 150 square feet, so a 600 square foot driveway needs roughly four to six gallons for one coat. The rest of a $1,050 to $1,950 quote pays for cleaning, joint sand and the time to let everything dry. Safe Touch adds that a failed coat has to be stripped first, which can turn the job into two days.

How long does paver sealing last in Florida?

Safe Touch calls two to three years typical around Jacksonville and says full sun, pool chlorine and summer storms can shorten that to about two. Unilock puts it at three to five years, and four to five for a solvent-based product kept up well. A shaded walkway usually outlasts an open driveway.