Worn pavers brought back, not torn out
Paver Restoration and Resealing in St. Augustine, FL
Call (904) 664-5908 for a free restoration estimate on pavers that have faded, peeled or lost their sand.
- Brings out deeper paver color
- Fresh joint sand helps lock pavers in place
- Gives weeds less room to grow
- Makes the surface easier to keep clean
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Can worn pavers in St. Augustine be restored, and how fast is the reply?
A local contractor can restore faded, peeling or sandless pavers at homes across St. Augustine, FL, and a first reply comes inside 1 business day, usually much faster. The estimate is free, with no obligation. To start, call (904) 664-5908.
Restoration sits between a quick wash and pulling the pavers out. Dull color, empty joints and an old coat that has turned cloudy or started to peel can often be reversed, which means the same stones get a second life and the yard stays as it is. Say what the surface looks like today when you ask for a free estimate.
Which St. Augustine neighborhoods can get paver restoration?
Driveways, pool decks and courtyards in St. Augustine and the places below can be quoted. Every town on the list has its own page with local notes. Not sure about your street? Call (904) 664-5908 and ask.
How can I make my old pavers look new again?
Restoration puts the work in a set order: wash, strip what failed, refill the joints and recoat. Venture Paver Sealing lists restoration as replacing damaged pavers, re-sanding joints and applying a new sealer coat, with stripping used to remove old, worn sealant layers. To hear how that would go on your pavers, call (904) 664-5908.
A Florida pressure washing company adds that joint sand often washes out during cleaning and that refilling it with silica-based sand helps limit shifting, sinking and weeds. A restored surface looks even again because the joints are full and the coat is fresh. To ask about your joints, ask for a free estimate.
Does my driveway need restoration or just a reseal?
Restoration is the job when the coat has failed or the joints are empty, and a plain reseal is the job when the surface is sound. Safe Touch draws that same line, calling empty joints or a failed sealer a two-day restoration and not a same-day spray. To find out which one you need, call (904) 664-5908.
Faded color
Sun has worn the old coat thin, and the pavers look chalky even after a rinse.
Missing joint sand
Summer storms and sprinklers have carried the sand out, so pavers can shift and weeds move in.
Green or black buildup
A Florida washing company lists slippery green or black growth as a warning sign.
Peeling or cloudy coat
A film that flakes or turns milky has to come off before a new coat goes on.
Uneven spots
Pavers that dip or rock need an installer to reset them before anything else.
Oil, rust and leaf marks
Stains sink in under an old coat, so they are treated during the wash.
What is the paver restoration process, step by step?
The order matters because every step sets up the next. Safe Touch calls a restoration a two-day job, so ask for the dates up front. To get on a schedule, call (904) 664-5908.
1. Look it over
The contractor measures, checks the old coat and marks any dips or loose pavers.
2. Test and wash
Belgard says to test a cleaner on a small hidden spot and to rinse it off thoroughly afterward.
3. Strip what failed
A worn or peeling coat is removed so the new one bonds to clean pavers.
4. Dry and refill
The surface dries before new sand is swept into the joints and packed.
5. Seal and cure
The new coat goes on dry pavers, and the contractor says how long to stay off.
Can I just add a new coat over the old sealer?
Sometimes, but not as a habit. Belgard, a paver maker, says sealer should not go on more than once in three years, with a limit of two applications, and that over-sealing can leave a film that may discolor in sunlight. A coat that is already peeling needs to come off, so mention what is on the pavers when you ask for a free estimate.
Ask the contractor how the old coat was tested and what happens if it will not bond. Safe Touch notes that strip-and-reseal work costs more when the old coat has failed. Plan on a reseal cycle of about two to three years afterward, which is what Safe Touch calls typical. For a plan that fits yours, call (904) 664-5908.
What can restoration not fix?
It cannot level pavers that have sunk. A St. Augustine paver installer says damaged pavers are lifted out, the base is adjusted and the stones are set back in, and that the sand-filled joints are what let water pass through instead of pooling. So level first, wash and seal second. If a spot dips or a paver rocks underfoot, mention it when you call (904) 664-5908.
Are new pavers ready for a restoration or a first coat?
New pavers should wait. The St. Augustine installer schedules sealing 60 days after installation and gives a 60 to 90 day window, and Belgard says to wait at least 30 days so any efflorescence can be removed first. If your pavers are younger than that, they may need patience more than restoration. To share your install date, ask for a free estimate.
Do historic district homes need approval before pavers are redone?
It depends on the work and the zone. The City of St. Augustine says a Certificate of Appropriateness from its Historic Architectural Review Board is required for most work inside one of its five Historic Preservation zoning districts, and that you can check your zoning on the city's map. Restoring what is already there is different from changing materials, so ask city staff about your plan. Then call (904) 664-5908 with their answer.
What does paver restoration cost in St. Augustine?
No page found prices restoration as one line, so this table is built from published pieces. Safe Touch lists $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot to clean, sand and seal in Northeast Florida, and says stripping and resealing costs more when the old coat has failed. It does not give a stripping figure, so the last column only notes that stripping is quoted on its own line. For a written price on your pavers, ask for a free estimate.
Looking at the wash alone? Read about paver cleaning and joint sand, or see the areas served around paver sealing in St. Augustine.
| Paved area | Typical example | Clean, sand and seal math | Add if the old coat failed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 sq ft | Walkway and entry | $525 to $975 | Stripping, quoted on its own line |
| 600 sq ft | Two car driveway | $1,050 to $1,950 | Stripping, quoted on its own line |
| 1,000 sq ft | Pool deck | $1,750 to $3,250 | Stripping, quoted on its own line |
Math based on the $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot Safe Touch lists as of November 2026. Leveling sunken pavers and replacing broken ones are priced separately.
What do restored pavers look like around St. Augustine?
Questions about paver restoration in St. Augustine
How can I make my old pavers look new again?
Old pavers usually come back with a restoration: a clean wash, stripping any failed coat, fresh joint sand and a new sealer. Venture Paver Sealing, a First Coast company, groups re-sanding joints, replacing damaged pavers and a new coat under restoration. Pavers that have sunk or cracked need a reset first.
How much does it cost to have pavers cleaned and sealed?
Safe Touch lists $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot to clean, sand and seal in Northeast Florida. On a 600 square foot driveway that rate works out to $1,050 to $1,950. A failed old coat that has to be stripped pushes the number higher, and no page found gives a stripping rate.
Is it good to seal pavers in Florida?
Yes for most pavers, since sun, rain and humidity wear on bare ones all year. The trade is repeat work every few years, and sealing does not fix pavers that have shifted. Resealing on a failed coat is where problems start.
What is so special about St. Augustine, Florida?
For paver owners, it is the weather and the age. Wikipedia counts 117.8 days of measurable rain a year and notes flooding downtown from Hurricane Matthew in 2016, and the city has an active historic review board for older neighborhoods. That mix is why drainage, joint sand and old coatings matter here.
How long does a paver restoration take?
Safe Touch says a driveway with empty joints or a failed sealer is a two-day restoration instead of a same-day spray. The extra day covers drying before sand and sealer go on. Ask your contractor for the schedule in writing.
Can I put new sealer over old sealer?
Not every time. Belgard, a paver maker, says sealer should be applied no more than once in three years, with two applications at most, and that over-sealing can leave a film that may discolor in sunlight. A failed coat is usually stripped first.
Do I need city approval to restore pavers in a historic district?
It depends on the work and the zone. The city says a Certificate of Appropriateness is required for most work in one of its five Historic Preservation zoning districts. Check your zoning on the city map or ask city staff before you book.
Can restoration fix pavers that have sunk?
Not by itself. An installer lifts individual pavers, adjusts the base and sets them back, according to a St. Augustine paver installer. Washing and sealing come after the surface is level.
More paver services in St. Augustine
Restoration is one of nine services listed here. Choose the one that fits your pavers, or call (904) 664-5908.
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