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Paving maintenance and seal coating

Paving maintenance.

The work that protects the work. Seal coating, joint sand renewal, settling repair, and seasonal care — for the hardscape we built, and the hardscape we didn't.

Paving maintenance and seal coating
The Fundamentals

— 01 / Fundamentals

Four things that
double the life.

Most premium hardscape installations fail for predictable reasons. Address these four and you'll add a decade — sometimes two — to the original install.

  1. 01

    Sweep & Rinse Quarterly

    Surface debris traps moisture and breeds organic growth. A quick rinse keeps joints crisp.

  2. 02

    Re-Sand Every 2–3 Years

    Polymeric joint sand locks pavers and resists weeds, ants, and lift.

  3. 03

    Seal When the Color Dulls

    A premium sealer revives depth, repels stains, and adds a quiet, architectural sheen.

  4. 04

    Address Settling Early

    A single sunken paver is a 30-minute fix. Left alone, it becomes a project.

— 02 / Programs

Service Tiers

Three levels.
All owner-supervised.

Quiet, scheduled, predictable. Pick the cadence that matches the install.

ESSENTIAL

Seasonal Care

Light annual maintenance for paver and asphalt installations.

  • check_circle Spring sweep & rinse
  • check_circle Joint inspection
  • check_circle Settling check
  • check_circle Annual report
COMMERCIAL

Property Contract

Lots, drives, walks, and snow — under one schedule, one number.

  • check_circle Monthly inspection
  • check_circle Striping refresh
  • check_circle Pothole & crack repair
  • check_circle Seal coating
  • check_circle Snow contract optional

— 03 / Calendar

Seasonal Care

Long Island has
four seasons.

Each season asks something different of your hardscape. Here's the studio's calendar.

01

Spring

Initial sweep, pressure rinse, joint inspection. Address any frost-heaved pavers before the season starts.

02

Summer

Re-sand joints with polymeric stabilizer. Best window for seal coating (warm, dry, low humidity).

03

Autumn

Leaf and debris removal. Final inspection before frost. Mark and document any settling for spring.

04

Winter

Snow contracts active. Use plastic shovels and approved de-icers — rock salt damages pavers and concrete.

Maintenance Program

Get on the
studio calendar.