Comparing Paver Sealing Quotes: What Should Be Included?

By Scott Colletti

Two paver sealing quotes can list the same square footage and still describe very different jobs. One may include substantial joint preparation and treatment of an old coating. Another may cover a basic wash and new sealer only.

Before choosing a contractor, compare what each proposal says will happen to your driveway, patio, or pool deck. A clear scope helps you understand the price and the result you are purchasing.

Confirm the surfaces and boundaries

The proposal should identify the areas included. Check whether front walkways, side paths, steps, borders, and pool coping are part of the price.

If the project includes both concrete pavers and natural stone, ask how each material will be treated. A method appropriate for one surface may not suit the other.

Also identify areas that are excluded. A written boundary is easier to understand than a conversation about “the whole back patio” when that space includes several materials.

Understand the cleaning scope

Ask what cleaning includes and how visible stains will be addressed. Surface dirt, organic growth, oil, and mineral deposits can require different approaches.

Some discoloration may remain after appropriate treatment. A useful proposal sets expectations about difficult stains or permanent changes rather than promising that every mark will disappear.

Ask whether stain treatment is included, an allowance, or a separate item. This is especially helpful when comparing a very short proposal with a more detailed one.

Clarify the joint work

“Re-sanding” should tell you more than that new sand will be swept across the surface. Ask which joints need preparation, what material is proposed, and how the installation will be completed.

If existing joints are in good condition, the scope may differ from a project with substantial washout. The contractor should explain the recommendation for your installation.

Our joint sand stabilization service explains the role of joint preparation and compatible sealing. Joint work should also account for water flow; repeatedly washed-out joints deserve an investigation of the cause.

Ask what happens to the old coating

A quote for cleaning and resealing is not automatically a quote for removing failed sealer. If your pavers are cloudy, peeling, or sticky, ask whether the proposal includes diagnosis and any required removal.

Read our failed paver sealer stripping service before assuming another coat will correct the problem. The removal scope and remaining appearance should be discussed before work begins.

Compare the finish and handover instructions

Ask which product or system is proposed, why it suits your surface, and how the appearance will be evaluated. A test section can help you assess color and sheen before broad application.

The proposal or accompanying instructions should explain access restrictions, weather-related scheduling, and care after the job. Ask what any written workmanship coverage includes and how concerns should be reported.

Make the price meaningful

Compare the total price only after you understand the included work. A higher number may include preparation that another quote omits; a lower number may be appropriate for a surface that genuinely needs less work. Detail allows you to judge that difference.

Want a scope built around your pavers? Call Restore Paver Company at (813) 235-2551 and ask for a cleaning and sealing evaluation.