Expert Paving Repair and Restoration Northern Beaches

Here on the Northern Beaches, I tell my clients to reseal their pavers every 2-3 years, but honestly, it depends on what your pavers are dealing with. If you’re right on the waterfront in Whale Beach copping salt spray every day, you might need to reseal annually. Properties tucked away in Avalon’s protected spots can often stretch it to 3-4 years.

The coastal conditions here are tough on sealers – between the salt air, those wild winter storms, and our scorching summer sun, your sealer works overtime. I always tell homeowners to do the water test: splash some water on your pavers, and if it soaks in instead of beading up, it’s time for a fresh coat.

For a typical Northern Beaches entertaining area – say 50-80 square meters – you’re looking at around $800-$1,500 for professional sealing, depending on the sealer type and prep work needed. I know that sounds like a lot when you’re already dealing with a hefty mortgage, but consider this: resealing every few years versus replacing pavers that cost $15,000-$40,000.

The premium sealers we use for coastal conditions cost more than inland products, but they last longer against salt air. Most of my Mona Vale and Newport clients see it as insurance for their property investment – especially when their outdoor entertaining area is where they spend most weekends with family and friends.

Not waterproof, but definitely water-resistant – there’s a big difference. Quality sealing creates a protective barrier that repels water, prevents staining, and stops that white efflorescence buildup we see constantly on Northern Beaches properties from salt air exposure.

Think of it like a good raincoat – it keeps most water out, but it’s not a submarine suit. This is especially important here because proper sealing helps prevent water from getting underneath pavers and causing that settlement and movement we see so often in coastal areas. The sealer also stops pool chemicals, barbecue grease, and red wine from your weekend parties from soaking in permanently.

Absolutely, especially here on the Northern Beaches. Concrete pavers are porous, and our salt air gets into those pores and causes havoc over time. Without sealing, you’ll see efflorescence (those white chalky deposits), staining from organic matter, and gradual deterioration from freeze-thaw cycles during those rare cold snaps.

I’ve seen too many beautiful concrete paver installations in Collaroy and Dee Why that looked great for two years, then started looking tired and stained because the owners thought concrete didn’t need sealing. In our coastal environment, sealing concrete pavers isn’t optional – it’s essential maintenance.

In our coastal conditions, a quality sealer typically lasts 2-3 years before needing reapplication. But I’ve got clients in exposed locations like Palm Beach clifftop properties where sealers only last 18 months due to constant salt spray and UV exposure.

Protected areas in places like Avalon or sheltered parts of Newport can get 3-4 years from premium sealers. The key is using marine-grade sealers designed for coastal conditions – they cost more upfront but handle our environment much better than standard products.