Paver Resources for South Florida Homeowners
Cost breakdowns, honest material comparisons, and maintenance schedules — written by Ciprian Stancioi, licensed paver contractor (CILB #U-22487), from jobs actually done in Palm Beach & Broward County.
Cost Guides
Real South Florida pricing — what jobs actually cost and why.
Cost Guide Cost to Install Pavers in South Florida: Real 2026 Numbers From a Licensed Installer Paver installation in South Florida runs $12–$32/sq ft installed. A licensed contractor breaks down cost by material, project type, and what low bids skip.
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Cost Guide How Much Does It Cost to Seal Pavers? Florida Pricing From a Licensed Contractor Paver sealing costs $0.75–$1.50/sq ft in Florida. A licensed contractor breaks down pricing by tier and project size — and what cheap quotes silently omit.
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Cost Guide Paver Sealing Cost in Palm Beach County: City-by-City Pricing From a Local Contractor Paver sealing in Palm Beach County runs $0.75–$1.50/sq ft. Local contractor pricing for Boca Raton, Delray, Boynton, West Palm & Jupiter — plus HOA notes.
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Cost Guide Travertine Pavers Cost: Material, Installation, and 10-Year Numbers From a Licensed Installer Travertine pavers cost $5–$30/sq ft material and $13–$45 installed — most homeowners pay $10–$15 for material. A Florida installer breaks down every tier.
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Comparisons
Materials and finishes, side by side, with a verdict.
Comparison The Best Paver Sealer for Florida: A Licensed Contractor's Honest Comparison Water-based vs solvent, penetrating vs film-forming, wet look vs matte — a licensed Florida contractor picks the best paver sealer for every surface type.
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Comparison Travertine vs Porcelain Pavers: An Installer's Honest Comparison for South Florida Travertine vs porcelain pavers compared by a licensed FL installer: heat, slip safety, salt, cost ($17–$28 vs $20–$32/sq ft), maintenance, and verdicts by use.
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Comparison Wet Look vs Matte Paver Sealer: Which Finish Is Right for Your Florida Home? A licensed FL contractor compares wet look paver sealer vs matte: gloss, wear, slip safety on pool decks, cost differences, and which finish suits each surface.
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Maintenance
Keep sealed pavers performing in Florida sun, rain, and salt air.
Maintenance How Long Does Paver Sealer Last? Honest Lifespans by Type, From a Florida Contractor Paver sealer lasts 12 months to 5 years depending on type — cheap solvents fail fastest. A licensed FL contractor breaks down real lifespans and the water test.
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Maintenance How Often to Seal Pavers in Florida: The Real Schedule From a Licensed Contractor In Florida, seal pavers every 2–3 years with a quality sealer — 18 months on the coast. A licensed Boca Raton contractor explains the schedule and the signs.
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Maintenance Should I Seal My Pavers in Florida? An Honest Answer From a Licensed Installer Yes — in Florida, unsealed pavers fade, grow algae, and lose joint sand within 2–3 years. A licensed contractor explains when sealing pays off and when it doesn't.
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How-To
Processes explained by a licensed installer — DIY limits included.
How-To Can You Pressure Wash Pavers? Yes — But Here's What the Rental Machine Won't Tell You Yes, you can pressure wash pavers — but wrong PSI or technique blows out joint sand and etches the surface. A licensed FL contractor explains how to do it right.
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How-To Polymeric Sand and Paver Sealing: How to Lock Your Joints the Right Way A licensed FL contractor explains polymeric sand and sealer: what joint sand does, polymeric sand vs joint-stabilizing sealer, re-sanding, and common failures.
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