A driveway that keeps its color and sand
Driveway Paver Sealing in Arlington, FL
Bring a faded paver driveway back to an even color, starting with a free quote at (904) 944-6930.
- 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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Who seals paver driveways in Arlington, and when can they come?
Paver driveways across Arlington, FL get sealed by a local contractor, and a quote request is answered within 1 business day, often the same morning. The visit and the number cost nothing, and you decide what happens next. Call (904) 944-6930 to get on the list.
You know the drive after a long summer: tire lanes gone gray, oil spotted by the garage, sand sunk below the edges at the street. Cleaning, fresh sand and a coat bring the even color back and keep the next spill on top, where a hose can reach it. Tell the contractor where you park when you ask for your free estimate.
Why does a driveway wear differently than a patio?
A driveway carries weight. A paver company that works the First Coast says drive surfaces wear faster than patios, and another says the weight of cars and turning tires loosen joint sand and let pavers creep and settle. Sealing helps because sealed joint sand hardens into a water-resistant barrier, according to a county sealing company. That is why the lanes where tires roll get the most attention. To have those lanes checked, call (904) 944-6930.
Arlington was built for cars. The Jaxson magazine calls it the city's first major post-war suburb built for the automobile, and says it grew faster than any other part of the city in the 1950s and 1960s. Long drives and wide aprons came with that, and so did decades of tires. If your drive is old, ask how the contractor sets the edge and apron joints when you ask for your free estimate.
What fixes does a driveway need before the sealer goes on?
Repairs come first, because sealer holds whatever is under it. A Duval County exterior cleaning company says a section lifted by tree roots or a dip where you park must be fixed and releveled, and that sealing over it only keeps the problem. It also lists oil, tire marks, rust, fertilizer and oak tannins as the stains to pre-treat. To point out the worst spots, call (904) 944-6930.
Soil under a drive matters too. The USDA describes one Duval County soil as a fine sand that is somewhat poorly drained, with a seasonal high water table 18 to 42 inches down. Water moving through sand can wash out a base, and a sealing company in the county names sinking and washouts as the top reason pavers fail, sometimes within a couple of years of install. Ask about base repair when you ask for your free estimate.
What does it cost to seal a paver driveway in Arlington?
Size sets the rate. A 2026 Duval County price guide gives $1.75 to $2.75 per square foot for 300 to 800 square feet, $1.50 to $2.50 for 800 to 1,200, and $1.35 to $2.25 for 1,200 to 2,000, and it puts a standard two car drive at $1,500 to $2,800. For a figure tied to your own drive, ask for your free estimate.
What is not in those rates matters as much. Stripping old sealer runs $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot and new joint sand $0.25 to $0.75, and a sealing company says old oil-based sealer has to come off on about 10 to 20 percent of its jobs. Ask what the quote covers, then call (904) 944-6930.
| Driveway size | Rate tier in the 2026 guide | Clean, sand and seal |
|---|---|---|
| 600 sq ft, one wide drive | $1.75 to $2.75 | $1,050 to $1,650 |
| 1,000 sq ft, two car | $1.50 to $2.50 | $1,500 to $2,500 |
| 1,600 sq ft, three car or circular | $1.35 to $2.25 | $2,160 to $3,600 |
Each last figure multiplies the rate tier from a 2026 Duval County price guide, which also lists $1,500 to $2,800 for a two car drive of 800 to 1,200 square feet and $2,500 to $4,200 for a drive of 1,500 to 2,000. Stripping failed sealer adds $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot. An exterior cleaning company posts a wider $1.75 to $3.25 range for the whole job.
How much does it cost to have pavers cleaned and sealed before you compare bids?
Put the quotes side by side on the same steps: wash, stain treatment, sand, sealer type and how many coats. Safe Touch, an exterior cleaning company, lists clean, sand and seal at $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot and says a strip and reseal costs more when the old coat has failed. Those figures bracket the middle of the market. A bid well below them skips something. To compare yours, call (904) 944-6930.
When can I drive on a freshly sealed driveway?
Plan on a day without the car. A Duval County company says foot traffic is usually fine within a few hours and vehicles need longer, about a day. A sealing company gives 2 to 4 hours for walking and 24 hours for cars. Unilock wants up to 48 hours of dry weather for the coat to cure, with sprinklers off. Check your HOA rules for street parking, then ask for your free estimate.
Sealer cannot be rushed. Unilock says to put it on in one session, because stopping partway can leave uneven gloss. That is a reason to clear the whole drive for the day, including the apron and any walkway that touches it. To plan where the cars go, call (904) 944-6930.
How long does driveway sealer last in Arlington?
Expect the shorter numbers. One paver company that works near the coast puts full-sun driveways at 18 to 24 months and shaded walkways at 24 to 36. A First Coast sealing company says strong UV shortens a coat to 2.5 to 3 years, and Unilock gives 3 to 5 as the general span. A tree-shaded drive with one car can run longer than an open drive with three. To get a schedule, call (904) 944-6930.
Signs of wear are easy to spot from the driveway. Color washes out in the sun, sand blows out of the joints after storms, and oil, leaves and tire marks stain faster and clean slower. Weeds or ants between joints after heavy rain are on the same list. Two or three of those at once means it is time to ask for your free estimate.
Do oak leaves and sprinkler water stain a paver driveway?
Yes, and both are common here. A Duval County exterior cleaning company says oak tannin stains concrete and irrigation rust marks walks, and the University of Florida says most Florida well water is high in iron and leaves orange streaks. Live oaks grow 60 to 80 feet tall with a crown spread up to 120 feet, so a street tree can drop leaves on a whole drive. To have stains pre-treated, call (904) 944-6930.
More pressure is not the cure for rust. The same company says rust needs a rust treatment, and Western Interlock keeps washing near 2000 PSI or less so sand and surface stay in place. Tell the contractor where the sprinkler heads throw water when you ask for your free estimate.
Does paver sealer make a driveway slippery or too shiny?
A glossy coat shows tire marks and can feel slick when wet, so many drives get a lower sheen. A coastal paver company says a wet look is a film-forming sealer that darkens color like fresh rain, while matte is a penetrating sealer with no shine, and that the wet look shows wear in drive lanes. Unilock notes that matte sealers are the safer choice when wet. Look at a sample on your own pavers when you ask for your free estimate.
What is the driveway sealing process, hour by hour?
The job runs over a day or two, and a rainy forecast moves it. Ask for the planned order when you call (904) 944-6930.
Morning: look and protect
The contractor walks the drive, notes dips and old sealer, and covers plants and the garage door base.
Midday: wash and treat
A surface washer cleans at about 2000 PSI or less, and oil, rust and tannin get cleaners matched to the stain.
Next day: sand and seal
After about 24 hours of drying, joints are filled and the coat is sprayed and back-rolled, with the temperature between 50 and 90 degrees.
That evening: park elsewhere
Feet are fine in hours. The cars wait about a day, and sprinklers stay off while the coat sets.
Following weeks: watch it
If the surface looks milky, a First Coast company says trapped moisture or too many coats built up are the usual causes.
Next year: spot check
Pour water on the lane and watch whether it beads or soaks in.
What do sealed paver driveways look like in Arlington?
Questions about sealing a paver driveway in Arlington
Is it good to seal pavers in Florida?
For a driveway it usually pays off. A First Coast paver company says drive surfaces wear faster than patios and that unsealed concrete pavers fade in 3 to 5 years. Sealing also keeps new oil and leaf stains on the surface longer, where they wipe or rinse off before they soak in.
How long do paver sealers last?
On a driveway, expect the short end. Unilock says three to five years in general, an exterior cleaning company says two to three in full sun, and a paver company that works near the coast quotes about 18 to 24 months for sunny drives. Heavy parking and turning tires wear a coat faster.
How much does it cost to have pavers cleaned and sealed?
A 2026 Duval County price guide tiers the rate by size and totals a two car drive of 800 to 1,200 square feet at $1,500 to $2,800. Another First Coast company posts $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot. Stripping, sand and base repairs are extra.
What material works best for a driveway in Florida?
No one material wins on every street. A Duval County sealing company says sinking and washouts are the main way pavers fail, so the base and drainage matter more than the label. A well laid paver drive can be cleaned, re-sanded and sealed again, which is the work this page covers.
Can I drive on my driveway after sealing?
Not right away. One local company says walking is usually fine within a few hours but cars need about a day. Another says 2 to 4 hours for feet and 24 hours for vehicles. Plan to park on the street or in the garage overnight, and check HOA street parking rules first.
Will sealer hide the oil stains on my driveway?
No. A local paver company pre-treats oil and rust before sealing, and says some deep oil stains will not fully come out. Sealing locks in whatever is on the surface, so the cleaning step decides how the drive looks. Afterward new spills sit on top longer and rinse off more easily.
Should sunken spots be fixed before sealing?
Yes. A paver company in the county says a section lifted by tree roots or a dip where you park is repaired and releveled first, since sealing over it only preserves the problem. Ask whether leveling is in the price or billed on its own.
What does a driveway apron do to the sealing job?
The apron at the street takes the sharpest turns, so it loses sand first. A local company says turning tires loosen joint sand and let pavers creep. A contractor looks there closely, tops up the sand and may list the apron as a repair.
Which neighborhood pages cover my driveway?
Every place on this list has its own page, and a contractor serves all of them. Call (904) 944-6930 if your street is not here.
- Arlington Hills
- Southside
- Brentwood
- San Marco
- Fort Caroline
- Sandalwood
- Royal Terrace
- Panama Park
- San Jose
- San Pablo
- Riverside
- Paxon
- Beauclerc
- Cedar Hills
- Atlantic Beach
- Oceanway
- Highlands
- Jacksonville Beach
- Baymeadows
- Mandarin
- Argyle Forest
- Ponte Vedra Beach
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
- Palm Valley
- Dinsmore
- Whitehouse
- Fruit Cove
- Lakeside
- Fleming Island
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