2026 pricing guide covering cleaning, stone care, and full restoration.
Paver services in Charlotte range from $250 for a basic soft wash to $2,250 for full restoration with sanding and sealing.
That range exists because "paver restoration" can mean very different things depending on what your pavers actually need. A quick cleaning to remove algae and dirt costs far less than a full tear-down-and-rebuild of your joint sand plus a sealer application on top.
Most people searching for paver restoration costs don't realize there are three distinct service levels. We'll break down each one below so you know which tier fits your situation before you start comparing quotes.
Based on our 2026 pricing for the Charlotte metro area
Starting at $250
Cleaning Only
Starting at $300
Specialized Cleaning
$1,125 - $2,250
Clean + Sand + Seal
The right service depends on what's actually going on with your pavers, not just how they look on the surface.
Walk outside and look at your paver patio, driveway, or pool deck. What do you see?
Your pavers are dirty, but the joints are full and nothing is shifting.
You need a paver soft wash (starting at $250). This removes surface grime, algae, and organic buildup. No sanding or sealing necessary.
You have natural stone (flagstone, travertine, bluestone) that needs cleaning.
You need natural stone cleaning (starting at $300). Standard paver cleaning chemicals and pressure levels can etch or discolor natural stone. This service uses the right approach for your material.
Weeds are growing through the joints. Sand is missing. Pavers are shifting or settling.
You need full paver restoration ($1,125 - $2,250). That means cleaning, re-sanding the joints with polymeric sand, and sealing the whole surface. It fixes the structural problems, not just the appearance.
You're not sure what's going on.
Send us a few photos or schedule a free on-site assessment. We'll tell you what your pavers actually need and won't upsell you on services you don't.
Total square footage is the single biggest factor, but the condition of your joints and the type of paver material matter almost as much.
More area means more cleaning solution, more polymeric sand, and more sealer. A 200-square-foot patio costs less than an 800-square-foot pool deck with surrounding walkways.
Standard concrete pavers, brick pavers, and natural stone all respond differently to cleaning. Natural stone requires specialized products and techniques, which is why it's priced separately.
If your joint sand is mostly intact, you might get away with cleaning alone. If sand has washed out and weeds have taken over, re-sanding is part of the job — and that adds to the cost.
Wet-look sealers give a glossy finish. Matte sealers keep the natural appearance. Premium sealers cost more but last longer and provide better UV and stain protection.
Pavers with light surface dirt clean up quickly. Pavers caked in years of algae, with moss in every joint and ant hills between every stone, take more time and product to bring back.
A backyard patio with easy access costs less to service than a narrow side-yard walkway or a pool deck behind a fence with no gate wide enough for equipment.
Full restoration follows three steps in order: clean, re-sand, and seal. Skip one or do them out of sequence and the results won't last.
We soft wash the entire paver surface to remove dirt, algae, mold, and organic buildup. This also flushes out old joint sand and any weed growth. The pavers need to be completely clean before adding new sand, otherwise the sand won't bond properly.
Once the pavers are dry, we sweep polymeric sand into every joint. Polymeric sand hardens when activated with water, locking the pavers in place and blocking weeds and ants from coming back. Regular play sand doesn't do this. It just washes away again with the next heavy rain.
The final step is applying a sealer that protects against UV fading and water penetration while resisting oil stains. Sealed pavers hold their color longer and stay cleaner between maintenance visits. You can choose between a wet-look finish that deepens the paver color or a matte finish that keeps the natural appearance.
The full process typically takes one to two days depending on the size of the area and drying time between steps. Weather matters — we need dry conditions for sanding and sealing to cure properly.
Not sure if your pavers need the full treatment?
Send Us Photos for a Free AssessmentExpect 3 to 5 years out of a sealer application in the Charlotte area. Where you land in that range depends on:
Pool decks around Lake Norman waterfront homes get a double hit — sun exposure plus constant splash-out from the pool. Those surfaces may need resealing closer to the 3-year mark. A covered patio on the north side of the house could easily push past 5 years.
When the sealer starts to wear, you'll notice water soaking into the pavers instead of beading up on the surface. Resealing at that point is easier and cheaper than waiting until algae takes hold again and you need to start from scratch.
Paver services in Charlotte range from $250 to $2,250 depending on the level of service. A basic paver soft wash starts at $250. Natural stone cleaning starts at $300. Full paver restoration — cleaning, re-sanding joints with polymeric sand, and sealing — runs $1,125 to $2,250 based on the total area and condition of the pavers.
Paver cleaning is a soft wash that removes dirt, algae, and surface staining. Paver restoration is a full three-step process: cleaning the pavers, re-sanding the joints with polymeric sand to prevent weed growth, and applying a protective sealer. Cleaning maintains appearance, while restoration addresses structural issues like joint erosion and prevents long-term deterioration.
Paver sealing typically lasts 3 to 5 years in the Charlotte area. High-traffic areas like driveways may need resealing sooner, while covered patios can go longer between applications. Sun exposure, foot traffic, and the type of sealer used all affect longevity.
If your pavers just look dirty but the joints are intact and the surface is in good shape, a soft wash is all you need. If you see weeds growing between pavers, sand missing from joints, pavers shifting or settling, or the surface looks faded and unprotected, full restoration with re-sanding and sealing is the better investment.
The biggest factors are total square footage, paver type and material, joint condition (whether re-sanding is needed), the type of sealer selected, current condition of the pavers, and accessibility of the area. A small patio with intact joints costs less than a large pool deck with eroded joints and heavy staining.
Yes. Natural stone requires specialized cleaning because materials like travertine, bluestone, and flagstone can be damaged by the wrong chemicals or too much pressure. Our natural stone cleaning service starts at $300 and uses pH-balanced solutions and low-pressure techniques designed for these materials.
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