Protect and restore your pavers — professional cleaning, re-sanding, and sealing for driveways, pool decks, and walkways throughout Southwest Florida.
Pavers are one of the most significant exterior investments on a Southwest Florida home — and one of the most maintenance-sensitive. Florida's year-round UV exposure fades paver color, high humidity encourages algae growth in joints, and frequent rain washes away joint sand over time. Without periodic sealing, pavers lose their color enhancement, joint sand erodes, weeds establish root systems in the joints, and the surface absorbs every oil stain, rust deposit, and organic mark it encounters. Sealing is not optional in Southwest Florida's climate — it is regular maintenance.
Professional paver sealing does three things simultaneously: it restores and enhances color (the "wet look" or satin finish that makes recently installed pavers so attractive), it creates a barrier against UV fading, oil absorption, and staining, and it locks joint sand in place to prevent weed intrusion, insect infiltration, and paver rocking. When done correctly — after thorough pressure washing and joint sand re-sanding — a quality sealer applied in two coats lasts 2–3 years in SWFL conditions before requiring reapplication.
Rain Exterior Home Service provides professional paver sealing throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and surrounding Lee and Collier County communities. We seal brick pavers, concrete pavers, travertine, and natural stone — using solvent-based or water-based sealers matched to your specific material, existing sealer type, and preferred finish. Every job starts with a full pressure wash and condition assessment before sealer is applied.
We also offer rust stain removal as part of the prep process for properties with iron-staining from irrigation systems — common in Cape Coral and parts of Lee County where irrigation water has elevated iron content. Professional paver cleaning and sealing in a single visit is what turns tired driveways, pool decks, and outdoor spaces into a true restoration — ask about combining paver cleaning, re-sanding, rust treatment, and sealing for the best value.
Fort Myers has a lot of paver driveways installed in the 1990s and 2000s — Whiskey Creek, Iona, the McGregor corridor, the older stretches of San Carlos Park. Many were sealed once, years ago, by someone who is no longer around. Before anyone quotes you, it helps to know what you are actually starting from, because sealing over a failed sealer is the single most common reason a driveway turns cloudy white. You can check it yourself in three minutes.
How It Works
We assess your pavers' condition — checking for staining, efflorescence, weed growth, and joint sand stability — and recommend the best sealing approach and product for your specific material.
Pavers are thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, algae, mold, and old sealer residue. Clean pavers ensure the new sealer bonds properly and delivers maximum protection and color enhancement.
We re-sand joints with polymeric or regular joint sand as needed before sealing. Proper joint sand prevents weed intrusion, insect infiltration, and paver movement after the sealer is applied.
We apply professional-grade sealer in one or two coats depending on the product and paver condition. Cure time is 24–48 hours. We advise on traffic restrictions and document the completed work.
Common Questions
Paver sealing in Fort Myers typically runs $0.50-$1.25 per square foot, which puts most driveways and pool decks between $300 and $700. Older Fort Myers installations — the 1990s-2000s paver driveways common through Whiskey Creek and Iona — often need joint sand replacement or a failed-sealer strip first, and those are quoted separately after we see the surface. The estimate is free and the quote is the invoice.
In Fort Myers' climate, we recommend sealing pavers every 2–3 years. The combination of intense UV, high humidity, frequent rain, and salt air from the Gulf Coast breaks down sealers faster here than in cooler or drier climates. High-traffic areas like driveways may need sealing more frequently than pool decks or walkways.
For most residential applications in SWFL, we recommend a penetrating solvent-based sealer or a water-based acrylic sealer depending on the desired finish. Solvent-based sealers provide deeper color enhancement and better resistance to oil and UV. Water-based sealers are lower-odor and more environmentally friendly. We assess your pavers and recommend the right product based on the material, existing sealer, and your preference for finish (matte, satin, or high-gloss wet look).
No — and any contractor who does is doing the job wrong. Sealing over dirty, algae-stained, or efflorescence-covered pavers traps the contamination under the sealer and produces a poor bond that peels or clouds over. Every paver sealing job we do starts with a thorough pressure washing and any necessary stain treatment before a single drop of sealer is applied.
Most residential driveways (1,500–2,500 sq ft) take a full day for cleaning and sealing. Pool decks and patios are typically 4–6 hours. The sealer requires 24–48 hours to cure before foot traffic and 72 hours before vehicle traffic. We schedule around your needs and advise on cure time requirements before we start.
Sealed pavers are significantly easier to maintain than unsealed ones. Regular rinsing removes surface debris before it can stain. Avoid using harsh chemicals or pressure washing at very high PSI, which can strip the sealer prematurely. Most sealers benefit from a light re-application every 2–3 years to maintain their protective and aesthetic properties.
What Homeowners Say
"Randell did a great job. While cleaning and sealing the pavers, he was able to remove some stains that I didn't think would come out. Great job!"
"He gave me a very competitive quote but did tell me I should wait 6 months after the driveway was installed before seal coating for best results… he just finished my driveway today and it looks awesome. Randell was very professional, took his time to blow off the driveway, spray it down with a cleaning acid and then added two coats of sealer… I would absolutely recommend Randell to seal coat your driveway or pool lanai."
"Rain Exterior Home Center made my roof, home and driveway look brand new! Randy was thorough, professional, and a pleasure to work with! Thanks! You have a forever customer!"
Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and all of Southwest Florida. Most jobs quoted within 24 hours.
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