Paver cleaning
& sealing.
Bring your outdoor
spaces back.

Different marks need different attention.

Explain what you see: general dirt, organic buildup, leaf marks, oil spots, rust-colored staining or a pale haze. Photographs of the whole area and close-ups of the marks make the conversation more useful. Identify the paver material if you know it; concrete pavers, clay brick and natural stone should not automatically be treated alike.

Tell Apple about previous coatings and any loose or damaged areas. Ask which marks the proposed cleaning is expected to address and which may need further assessment. Cleaning should not be presented as a repair for settling, cracked pavers or drainage problems.

The preparation deserves its own conversation.

Share when the pavers were installed and whether they have been sealed before. If possible, provide the old product name. Existing coatings can affect compatibility, and a white haze may be efflorescence rather than ordinary dirt. The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association identifies both preparation and product compatibility as important considerations for sealing.

The joints matter, too. Have missing or uneven joint sand assessed, and ask whether replenishment is needed and included. Sand loss and settling are reasons to discuss the installation’s condition before agreeing to a surface-only treatment.

Background: CMHA’s hardscape maintenance guidance.

Choose for the material.
Then choose the look.

Ask which sealer options are appropriate for your pavers, existing finish and use of the area. Discuss whether you prefer a more natural appearance or a finish that enhances the color. Request a description of the expected sheen, and ask about a test area before committing to the whole project.

Sealing can help make stain cleanup easier, but it is not a substitute for maintenance. Ask about the selected product’s limits, compatibility with existing treatments and suitability around pools or other areas that get wet.

For concrete pavers, manufacturer guidance calls for surfaces to be clean, dry and free of efflorescence before sealing. The team should follow the actual product’s application and weather requirements. Ask for an appropriate window around rain, irrigation and return to use rather than assuming cleaning and sealing must happen on the same day.

Material guidance: Cambridge Pavingstones’ information on efflorescence and sealing. Follow the requirements for your own pavers and selected product.

What affects a paver cleaning
and sealing quote?

A square-foot number is only part of the picture. When you request your free estimate, include the details below. They help distinguish a straightforward cleaning request from a project that needs additional preparation.

• Area and access: approximate size, driveway or patio location, gates and obstacles.
• Material and history: paver type, age, previous sealer and the last treatment date, if known.
• Condition: stains, haze, coating problems, joint sand loss or visible movement.
• Requested work: cleaning only, cleaning with sealing, or an assessment of an existing finish.
• Scheduling: parking needs, pool access, furniture and time before normal use resumes.

Ask for a written description of what is included. Do not assume coating removal, joint sanding or repairs are part of every sealing quote. Apple can discuss the requested scope and confirm which work it can provide.

Keep the care instructions handy.

Before the job is finished, ask when vehicles, foot traffic and furniture can return, which routine cleaner is compatible with the finish, and what changes should prompt a call. Keep a record of the product and application date for the next maintenance conversation.

Discuss future treatment based on how the surface is wearing. Avoid scheduling another coat solely by the calendar if the finish has developed problems that first need attention.