Paver Sealing in Delaware
Protect and Restore Your Delaware Pavers
Pavers here work hard against the elements. Our humid Mid-Atlantic climate keeps organic growth going on patios, walkways, and driveways nearly year-round, spring pollen settles into every joint, and coastal salt air speeds up surface wear. Season after season, the sun fades the color while rain washes the sand out of the joints, until a hardscape that once set off your yard looks tired, blotchy, and loose underfoot. The good news is that most of that damage is surface-level, and the right restoration brings the color and structure back.
We don’t just spray sealer over dirty pavers and call it done. Every job we take on is a full restoration: we clean the surface, resand the joints, and then seal, finishing with the water-based sealer we use, Seal N Lock, in the sheen you choose. That’s the approach Ortiz Pro Wash brings to every paver we work on, so the result actually lasts instead of trapping dirt underneath a fresh coat.
If your pavers are fading, staining, or shifting, we’re ready to take a look. Call us at (302) 228-6599 to get started.
The Paver Types We Seal in Delaware
Our full clean, resand, and seal process is matched to the material your pavers are made of. We seal all paver types except travertine.
Concrete Pavers
Concrete is the most common paver surface we see on Delaware patios, walkways, and driveways, and it’s the dominant hardscape material across homes in the state. Its texture holds onto surface grime and lets the joint sand wash out faster than many homeowners expect, which is why a thorough clean and a full resand matter before any sealer goes down. Once the full restoration is done, the finish earns its keep: it locks the joint sand in place so the pavers stay tight underfoot, deepens the color that sun exposure has faded, and lays down a protective layer that stands up to staining and weather going forward.
Natural Stone (Excluding Travertine)
Natural stone pavers go through the same clean, resand, and seal process, finished with the water-based Seal N Lock system and the sheen you choose. Stone carries natural variation in tone and texture from piece to piece, and the sealer brings that character forward rather than flattening it, giving the surface depth once the grime and organic growth are gone. We seal every natural stone surface with the single exception of travertine, which sits outside what we take on.
What Sets Our Paver Sealing Apart
The finished look is what most people picture, but the reasons homeowners choose us for paver sealing usually come down to how we work along the way. A few things set the job apart from start to finish.
Full Restoration, Not a Seal-Over
We never seal over dirty pavers. Every job includes cleaning, resanding, and sealing as one complete process, and that order is the whole point. Sealing over ground-in dirt or missing joint sand traps the problem under a shiny coat, and it soon resurfaces worse than it started. Cleaning and resanding first is what lets the finish hold up for years.
Your Choice of Finish with Seal N Lock
The water-based sealer we use, Seal N Lock, comes in three finishes: natural, medium gloss, and high gloss. We steer most homeowners toward medium gloss because it’s noticeable enough that you can clearly see the improvement, without looking so shiny that it feels overwhelming. It’s your call, and we’ll talk it through before anything goes down.
We Protect Your Siding and Landscaping from Overspray
Before we seal, we cover the surrounding siding and landscaping with drop cloths, and we use controlled spraying techniques that keep overspray volume down. We do both together, not one or the other. The sealer belongs on your pavers, not on the side of your house or your plants, and we work to keep it that way.
Plant Protection on Every Job
Before we leave, we treat the plants around the work area with a neutralizing solution called Plant Wash. It comes standard on every job at no extra charge, because protecting the landscaping you’ve put time and money into is part of doing the work right. Cleaning your pavers should never come at the cost of your beds and borders.
How Our Paver Sealing Process Works
Paver sealing runs across about three days, and here is how the job moves from your first call to the finished surface.
The Free On-Site Estimate
It starts with a call or an email. We schedule an on-site visit to measure the paver surface, walk through the scope with you, and review your sheen options, natural, medium gloss, or high gloss. While we’re there, we inspect for cracked, uneven, or broken pavers and point out any that need attention, which we can handle at additional cost if you’d like. Then we follow up with a formal written proposal by email, at no charge.
Scheduling Around the Weather
Once you approve the quote, we get the job on the schedule and send a reminder as the date approaches. Sealing needs adequate sunlight and temperature to cure properly, so we pick a window with the right conditions, generally spring through fall, with summer being ideal.
Day One, Deep Clean
On the first day, we power wash and soft wash the full paver surface using our power washer, soft wash system, and surface cleaner, pulling up organic growth, staining, and built-up debris. Then we let the surface dry, because sealer has to go down on clean, dry pavers to bond right.
Day Two, Resand
With the surface clean and dry, we apply fresh polymeric sand to refill the joints. Once the joints are packed, we use a blower to clear the excess sand and any leftover debris off the surface so nothing gets trapped under the sealer.
Day Two, Seal (Two Coats)
We start by covering the surrounding siding and landscaping, then apply the first coat of Seal N Lock water-based sealer with a sprayer. After roughly an hour of dry time, we apply the second coat and uncover the protected surfaces. We place caution tape around the sealed area and ask you to stay off it while it cures. When the day’s weather won’t support a proper cure, we hold the seal for the next suitable window.
Day Three, Return Visit and Walkthrough
We come back the following day to remove the caution tape and do a final inspection. If you’re home, we walk the finished job together. The invoice only follows once you’ve confirmed you’re happy with the work.
What Paver Sealing Costs in Delaware
Paver sealing is priced by the square foot, and the rate covers the full clean, resand, and seal job, not just the sealing step on its own.
- Paver Sealing, about $3.00 per square foot. This is the full-job rate, roughly $2.50 per square foot for sealing and $0.50 per square foot for cleaning, covering the complete clean, resand, and seal process. The final quote depends on the total square footage and the condition of the surface, and every quote comes from an on-site measurement so the number is accurate to your property.
- Paver repairs for cracked, uneven, or broken pavers can be addressed at additional cost. We look for these during the estimate and price them separately, so it’s worth asking about when we come out to measure.
Our Paver Sealing Guarantee
A seal job is only as good as what stands behind it, so we back our paver sealing work with two commitments homeowners can count on.
3-Year Sealer Warranty
Our 3-year sealer warranty stays in force when you let us soft wash your pavers once a year. It’s a small investment to protect a big one. That annual maintenance soft wash, performed by our crew, is what keeps the warranty active. Skipping it voids the coverage, so we’re upfront about the condition rather than letting it surprise you later.
Satisfaction, Guaranteed
If you’re not happy, we’ll come back and make it right. This applies to every job we do. In the rare case a return visit still leaves something unresolved, we’ll work with you on a partial refund so you come out treated fairly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my pavers look shiny after sealing?
That’s your choice, since we offer three finishes: natural, medium gloss, and high gloss. We recommend medium gloss for most homeowners because it’s noticeable enough to see the improvement, but not so shiny it looks overwhelming. Natural sheen is subtle enough that some homeowners wonder whether anything was done at all, while high gloss is there for those who want maximum impact. We confirm the finish you want at the estimate, before any sealer goes down.
How long does paver sealing take?
About 3 days from start to finish. Day one is cleaning, day two is resanding and sealing with two coats and dry time between them, and we return on day three to remove the caution tape and do a final inspection. The multi-day span is by design, because the surface has to be clean and dry before sealing, and the sealer needs time to cure.
Do I need to stay off the pavers after they're sealed?
Yes. We place caution tape around the sealed area and ask you to keep off the surface while it cures. We return the next day to remove the tape once the sealer has set. Staying off protects the finish and keeps footprints, pets, and debris off the fresh seal during the cure window.
If it's guaranteed for 3 years, why would I need a touch-up sooner?
The 3-year warranty covers the sealer’s performance, while a touch-up is about appearance, not a defect. We recommend a touch-up around every 2 years, even inside the warranty window, to keep the pavers looking their best. The warranty itself stays in force as long as we soft wash the pavers once a year, which is the annual maintenance condition.
Do you seal travertine?
No, we do not seal travertine. We seal all other paver surfaces, including concrete pavers and natural stone. It’s simply outside what we do, so if travertine is what you have, we’d let you know upfront rather than take on work we don’t handle.