Naples, FL

Paver sealing in Naples

Dolphin Pressure Washing cleans, re-sands and seals paver driveways, pool decks and walkways across Naples, FL. The pavers are pressure washed, dried fully, the joints are refilled with sand, and the sealer goes on in a dry weather window. It locks the sand, blocks stains and brings the colour back. In business since 2023. Call or text 239-200-0912.

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Based in

Naples, FL

Serving since

March 2023

Rating

5.0 on Google

Working pressure

3,000+ then 0 PSI

Paver sealing

Who does paver sealing in Naples?

Dolphin Pressure Washing

Clean first. Dry fully. Sand the joints. Then seal.

The short answer

Paver driveways are everywhere in Naples, from Lely Resort to the newer streets in North Naples, and most of them are overdue. The colour has faded to grey, the joint sand has washed out in the summer storms, weeds are in the gaps and mildew is in the texture.

The work

How we do it

Done right

Pressure wash to bare paver, dry completely, re-sand and compact the joints, then apply sealer in a 24 to 48 hour dry window.

The clean is a full surface clean with the pressure washer, plus treatment of any rust, mildew, efflorescence or peeling old sealer. Sealing over dirt or over failed sealer traps it and turns white or cloudy. So we do not skip it and we do not seal the same day we wash unless the surface is bone dry.

Joint sand goes in dry, gets swept into the gaps, and is compacted so the sealer can bind it. Polymeric sand or joint sand, depending on the job. The sealer is applied evenly, and the surface is kept off-limits for cars and foot traffic until it cures. Rain in that window ruins the job, so we watch the forecast and move the date if we have to.

Close up of sealed brick pavers in Naples with the colour brought back and the joints tight

Paver sealing · Pavers, sealed

Inspect and plan the window

We check the pavers, the joints, any old sealer, and the forecast. Sealing needs 24 to 48 dry hours, so the date is chosen around the weather.

Clean

Full pressure wash with a surface cleaner, stains treated, old sealer and efflorescence dealt with. Then the surface dries fully.

Re-sand

Joint sand swept in, compacted, and the surface blown clean so no sand is left on the paver face to be sealed in.

Seal and cure

Sealer applied evenly. You keep cars and feet off until it cures. We tell you exactly how long.

What you get

The details

What’s included

Every job

Full pressure wash of the paver surface
Treatment of mildew, rust and efflorescence before sealing
Removal of failed or peeling old sealer where present
Re-sanding and compacting of all joints
Sealer application, wet-look or natural finish
Clear instructions on cure time and when you can drive on it

Signs it’s time

Joint sand gone from the gaps, with weeds or ant hills in the joints
Pavers that have faded from brick red or tan to flat grey
Mildew in the texture that comes back weeks after a wash
A white haze or peeling film from an old sealer job

Sealer over a wet paver is a wasted paver.

Straight talk

No surprises

We will not seal a damp driveway

The quickest way to ruin pavers is to seal them wet. Moisture trapped under the sealer turns it white, cloudy and patchy, and the only fix is to strip the whole surface and start again. In Naples that means we sometimes have to come back the next day, or move the date because the forecast turned. We will not rush it to hit a schedule. We also will not seal over failed sealer, loose sand or rust stains and pretend they are gone. Sealer locks in whatever is under it. The prep is the job.

What moves the quote

Square footage

A paver walkway and a three-car driveway with a pool deck are very different amounts of cleaning, sand and sealer.

Condition of the joints

Joints that have lost most of their sand need a lot more material and more time to fill and compact than joints that are mostly intact.

Old sealer

If the pavers were sealed before and the sealer has failed, it has to be stripped or corrected before new sealer goes on. That is its own step.

Sealer type and finish

Water-based and solvent-based sealers differ in cost, look and cure time. Wet-look and natural finishes are your call and affect the product used.

Stains and efflorescence

Rust from irrigation, mildew in the texture and the white haze of efflorescence each need treating before sealing or they get locked in.

Weather and scheduling

The job needs a dry window. In the wet season that can mean a shorter working day or a rescheduled date, and we plan for it rather than gamble.

Go deeper

Paver sealing in detail

Why the joint sand matters more than the sealer

Pavers are held in place by the sand between them. When it washes out in the summer storms the pavers start to rock, the edges chip, weeds root in the gaps and ants move in. Every Naples paver driveway that has gone a few years without attention has lost sand. Re-sanding puts it back: dry sand swept into every joint, compacted so it fills the gap completely, then the surface blown clean. The sealer then soaks into the top of the sand and binds it. That is what stops it washing out again. Skip the sand and the sealer has nothing to hold; skip the sealer and the sand is gone by the end of the wet season.

Water-based versus solvent-based sealer

Solvent-based sealers penetrate deeper, give a stronger wet-look and tend to last longer, but they carry a strong odour during application, need the pavers bone dry, and are less forgiving in humidity. Water-based sealers are lower odour, easier on the plants at the edges, and more tolerant of Naples moisture, with a range of finishes from natural to a mild sheen. Neither is wrong. The right one depends on the paver, the finish you want, and what was used last time if anything. We tell you what we recommend for your driveway and why, and we do not put solvent over water-based or the other way round without stripping first.

Efflorescence and the white haze

Efflorescence is the white powdery bloom that shows up on concrete pavers, especially newer ones. It is mineral salt carried to the surface by moisture, and Naples has moisture to spare. It looks like a stain but it is coming from inside the paver. It has to be cleaned with a product made for it before sealing, or the sealer traps it and the driveway looks permanently chalky. The other white haze you see is failed sealer, usually from being applied over damp pavers. The two look similar from a distance, need different fixes, and we identify which is which before we quote.

Cost guide

How much does paver sealing cost in Naples?

We quote every job on its own, so the guide walks through what moves the number up or down and how to get a tighter quote.

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Paver sealingAcross Naples3,000+ then 0 PSIBased in NaplesSince 2023Quoted before we start7 am to 7 pm, Mon to Sat

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No. 09 · Reviews

5.0 on Google

Straight from our customers

Copied word for word, driveway rust stains and all. Nothing here is edited.

“Terrific job.”

Leonard Jude GuardinoGoogle

“Lucas pressure washed my boss’s pool cage and deck. He did an amazing job! I highly recommend his services. His communication is up to par, along with his exceptional customer service!”

Eleni RiveraPool cage and deck

“Pressure washing was immaculate but the character of the owners was by far the best ive dealt with. Lucas and Drake were punctual, polite, courteous, and absolutely hardworking! They went above and beyond in more ways than some and ill happily be using them again. Thank you gentlemen!”

Nicholas LaSalleGoogle

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FAQ

Before you call

Paver sealing questions

If yours is not here, call or text 239-200-0912 and ask.

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How often should pavers be sealed in Naples?

Every 2 to 3 years is typical, sooner on a driveway that gets full sun and sprinkler water every day. If the colour has gone flat and the sand is washing out, it is time. Text a photo to 239-200-0912 and we will tell you.

Wet-look or natural?

Wet-look deepens the colour and adds a sheen; natural keeps the pavers looking like pavers, just cleaner and protected. Both stabilise the sand and block stains. Tell us which you prefer when you call 239-200-0912 and we will match the product to it.

Can you seal if it might rain?

No. Sealer needs a dry window of 24 to 48 hours. Rain on fresh sealer leaves a cloudy, blotchy finish that has to be stripped. We watch the forecast and move the date if it is not safe. Call 239-200-0912 and we will plan around it.

My pavers were sealed before and look white and patchy. Can you fix that?

Usually. That is failed sealer, often applied over moisture or dirt. It has to be stripped before new sealer goes on. It is extra work but the result is sound. Send a photo to 239-200-0912 and we will look before we quote.

How long until I can drive on it?

It depends on the sealer and the weather, so we give you the exact time on the day. Foot traffic comes first, cars later. Keep the sprinklers off the surface until it has cured. Text 239-200-0912 if you are unsure.

Get on the schedule

Need paver sealing in Naples?

Call or text 239-200-0912, or send the form with your address and what you want cleaned. We work 7 am to 7 pm, Mon to Sat and will come back to you with one number.

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