How Much Does Paver Sealing Cost in Savannah, GA?

Paver sealing in Savannah typically runs about 1.00 to 3.00 dollars per square foot, so a common 400-square-foot paver patio usually lands somewhere between 400 and 1,200 dollars, while a larger 600-square-foot driveway or pool deck often falls in the 700 to 1,800 dollar range. That figure almost always includes a full cleaning first, because a sealer locks in whatever is already on the surface. The real number comes down to the sealer you choose, the condition of the pavers, and how much joint sand has washed out. Here is how it breaks down in the Lowcountry.

How is paver sealing priced?

Most companies quote paver sealing by the square foot of surface area — length times width of the patio, driveway, or pool deck — then apply a minimum service charge, since it costs about the same to load the truck whether the job is 150 square feet or 1,500. Two things move the per-foot rate the most: the sealer product itself and the prep. Sealing is really a two-step job, a proper clean-and-dry followed by the sealer, and a quote that skips the cleaning line item is usually leaving out the half that makes the seal actually last. If you are also weighing a broader wash of the property, our pressure washing in Savannah page covers how the cleaning side is priced.

What changes the price in Savannah?

• Sealer type. A penetrating sealer soaks in and leaves a natural matte look for the lower end of the range; a film-forming wet-look or gloss sealer sits on top, deepens the color, and costs more per square foot because it needs more product and careful application.
• Condition and cleaning. Pavers under live-oak shade in neighborhoods like Ardsley Park or Isle of Hope grow algae and black mildew fast in the humidity, and heavily soiled pavers take longer to clean and dry before any sealer can go down.
• Joint sand. If the sand between the pavers has washed out, most jobs include re-sanding with polymeric sand, which adds material and labor but stabilizes the pavers and slows weed growth.
• Number of coats. A single coat protects; two coats on a driveway that takes vehicle traffic and salt air lasts longer and raises the price.
• Access and layout. Tight side yards, steps, pool surrounds, and heavy landscaping all add time the tape measure never sees.

Because sealing is the natural finish to a paver cleaning, most quotes bundle the two — you can see how we scope that on our paver sealing service page.

How often do pavers need resealing in the Lowcountry?

Plan on resealing every 2 to 4 years for most Savannah patios and driveways. Our salt air, near-constant humidity, and deep tree shade wear a sealer faster than a drier inland climate would, and a driveway that sees sun and tires breaks down sooner than a shaded, foot-traffic-only patio. A quick field test: splash a little water on the pavers — if it beads up, the seal is still working; if it soaks straight in and darkens the stone, it is time to reseal.

Can you seal pavers yourself?

You can, and the sealer itself is sold at any home center, but the two things that ruin a DIY job are moisture and timing. Pavers have to be genuinely clean and fully dry before sealing — trapped moisture turns a film-forming sealer cloudy white, and in Savannah's humidity getting pavers to fully dry can take a day or two of dry weather. Over-applying a wet-look sealer also leaves a hazy, plasticky film that is miserable to strip. If you go the DIY route, seal a small hidden section first and give it a full day to cure before committing to the whole surface.

Frequently asked questions

Does sealing change the color of my pavers? A penetrating sealer keeps a near-natural look, while a wet-look or gloss sealer noticeably darkens and enriches the color. Ask to see a wet sample of your pavers before deciding, since the finished look is largely permanent until the next reseal.

How long before I can walk or park on sealed pavers? Foot traffic is usually fine after about 24 hours, and vehicle traffic after 48 to 72 hours, though humid Lowcountry weather can stretch that. Your installer will give a cure time based on the product and the forecast.

Is sealing worth it, or just cosmetic? It is both. Beyond the richer look, sealing helps lock in joint sand, resists oil and rust stains, and slows the algae and weed growth that our climate encourages — which means less frequent deep cleaning over the life of the pavers.