Pavers don't wear out the way people think. The patio that looks tired — washed-out color, weeds in the joints, a few sunken stones — almost never needs replacing. It needs the joints re-sanded, the surface cleaned and sealed, and the settled sections re-leveled. We do all four, in the right order, so your hardscape looks new again and stays that way for years — at a fraction of the cost of a rebuild.
What's actually in scope
A full paver restoration is four steps, done in sequence: (1) a deep pressure-wash to strip dirt, moss, weeds, and old failing sand out of the joints; (2) re-leveling any sunken or rocking pavers and replacing cracked ones; (3) sweeping in fresh polymeric sand — the kind that hardens to lock the joints, resist weeds, and shed water; (4) a penetrating or film-forming sealer to lock in color, repel stains, and protect the surface. We handle patios, walkways, pool decks, and paver driveways. Most projects run $1,200–$3,500 depending on square footage and condition; re-leveling and stone replacement are quoted as separate line items, so you only pay for the pavers that actually need it.
Why pavers fail — and what actually fixes it
Pavers sink, shift, and grow weeds for one reason: the joint sand and the base underneath. Ordinary sand washes out, weeds move into the gaps, and water gets under the stones and undermines the base. The fix isn't cosmetic. We use polymeric sand — it hardens when activated with water, so joints stay locked and weed-free for years instead of months. Where pavers have settled, we don't sweep over the problem: we lift them, correct the base, and reset them to grade — and we figure out why they sank in the first place (drainage, washout, or a tree root) so it doesn't happen again. Then we seal, which locks the sand, deepens the color, and makes the surface shed stains. Most pressure-wash outfits skip the repair and the base diagnosis. We don't — that's the difference between a patio that looks good for a season and one that holds for years.
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Paver sealing is a three-day job — but only because it has to dry between steps, not because it's three days of labor. Day one we clean and make repairs, then the surface dries fully (about 24 hours). Day two we sweep and set the polymeric sand, which needs to cure. Day three we seal, on a dry surface in dry weather. We schedule around the forecast — sealing a damp patio ruins the finish, so if rain moves in, we move the seal day. If your neighbors have pavers too, we batch nearby jobs in the same week so the work flows efficiently — which often means a better price for everyone on the street.
How the quote works
We quote paver work on-site, not over the phone — square footage, the condition of the joints and base, how many pavers need re-leveling or replacing, and the sealer you choose all change the number. You get a clear breakdown: a per-square-foot rate for clean-and-seal, plus a separate line for any repairs, with a job minimum so a quick walkway is still worth the trip. And we'll tell you the truth — if your pavers are genuinely failing and need a rebuild, we'll say so instead of selling you a seal job that won't hold. Sealing isn't one-and-done either: most patios benefit from a re-clean and re-seal every two to four years, and we'll remind you when yours is due.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to clean and seal a paver patio in Westchester County?
Most paver cleaning, re-sanding, and sealing projects run $1,200–$3,500 depending on square footage and condition — a small walkway sits at the low end, a large patio or driveway at the high end. Re-leveling sunken pavers and replacing cracked stones are quoted as separate line items, so you only pay for the repairs you actually need. We assess on-site and give you a clear per-square-foot rate plus any repair costs before we start.
Why does paver sealing take three days?
It's three days of drying, not three days of labor. We clean and repair on day one, then the surface has to dry completely before we can sand. We set the polymeric sand on day two, which needs to cure. We seal on day three, on a fully dry surface in dry weather. Rushing any step — sanding wet pavers or sealing damp ones — ruins the finish, so we let each stage dry properly and schedule around the forecast.
How often should pavers be cleaned and resealed?
Most paver patios, walkways, and driveways benefit from a deep clean, fresh polymeric sand, and a new coat of sealer every two to four years — sooner in high-traffic or heavily shaded areas where moss and weeds take hold faster. Sealing protects both the color and the joint sand; once it wears off, the sand washes out and weeds and stains move back in. We'll tell you honestly when yours is due rather than overselling a reseal you don't need yet.
Do you repair sunken or cracked pavers, or just clean and seal?
Both. Cleaning and sealing is cosmetic — if your pavers have sunk, shifted, or cracked, we lift them, correct the base underneath, and reset them to grade, and we replace cracked stones. We also diagnose why they settled — drainage, washout, or roots — so the repair actually holds instead of sinking again next winter. That base-and-repair work is what most pressure-wash outfits skip, and it's the difference between a patio that looks good for a season and one that lasts.
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