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Driveway Repair or Replace? A Broward Guide (2026)
Typical driveway repair & replacement prices in Broward (2026)
| Job | Typical Broward range |
|---|---|
| Clean & seal (pressure wash + sealer) | $150–$500 |
| Crack fill / patch | $150–$600 |
| Reset sunken pavers (per area) | $200–$900 |
| Re-sand & seal paver driveway | $400–$1,200 |
| Concrete resurfacing (per sq ft) | $3–$8 |
| Replace concrete (per sq ft) | $8–$15 |
| New paver driveway (per sq ft) | $12–$25 |
| Trip-hazard / lifted slab grinding | $150–$500 |
| Drainage / low-spot fix | $300–$1,500 |
| Tear-out old driveway (per sq ft) | $2–$5 |
These are general 2026 Broward market ranges to help you budget — not a quote. Your actual price depends on the job, access, and materials. 1st Integrity gives free written estimates.
What drives the cost
The repair-or-replace call comes down to the base, not the surface. Surface cracks and stains on a sound slab are a cheap clean-seal-and-patch; but if the subgrade has failed — from water, roots, or settling — the driveway will keep cracking no matter what you put on top, and it’s time to replace. Other drivers: pavers vs. concrete, drainage (standing water destroys driveways), and tree-root damage, common in older Broward neighborhoods.
Repair, resurface, or replace — the rule of thumb
Surface-only cracks and stains → clean, seal and patch. Widespread spider-cracking but a sound base → resurface. Heaved, badly sunken, or more than about a third damaged → replace. For pavers, a few sunken ones is a cheap reset; a failed base across the run means a full relay. In South Florida, the cheapest win is often just a pressure-wash and seal — it strips algae and stains and protects the surface for a few hundred dollars.
When a job legally needs a licensed contractor
Driveway cleaning, sealing, crack repair and paver work are license-exempt under Florida HB 735, so 1st Integrity handles these across Broward. Larger jobs that involve drainage permits, structural elements, or work in the public right-of-way can cross into permitted or licensed territory — we’ll flag it and refer where needed. Check a specific job free on our Do I Need a License? tool.
Frequently asked
Should I repair or replace my driveway?
Repair or reseal if the base is sound and the damage is surface-level cracks or a few sunken pavers ($150–$900). Replace if cracking is widespread, the slab has heaved or sunk, or the paver base has failed.
How much does a new driveway cost in Broward?
Roughly $8–$15 per square foot for concrete and $12–$25 for pavers, installed (2026). A clean-and-seal or crack repair is far cheaper — often $150–$600 — when the driveway is still sound.
Is it worth resealing a driveway?
Yes — a pressure wash and seal ($150–$500) removes Florida algae and stains and protects the surface, extending its life. It’s the cheapest way to make an aging driveway look new.
Is driveway work license-exempt in Florida?
Driveway cleaning, sealing, crack repair and paver work are license-exempt under Florida HB 735. 1st Integrity handles these across Broward; we’ll flag anything that crosses into a permitted or structural scope.
Talk to a real person
Questions on your specific job? We give free written estimates and straight answers — no upsell. Call 954-995-1028 or request a free estimate.