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A note on the numbers

This isn't a cost. It's an investment.

The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your Phoenix travertine repair isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.

When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.

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Phoenix

Travertine repair in Phoenix, fix the base, match the stone, seal it right.

AE Outdoor Living repairs travertine across the entire Phoenix metro — tile replacement, lift-and-reset on settled sections, deep-clean and re-grout, color-matched pitting patch, and full seal. Every repair starts with an in-person inspection that identifies base failure vs. surface damage before quoting.

The honest version: Cleaning and re-sealing travertine that's dipped or rocking is decorating a symptom. If tiles have settled, the sand bed and ABC base underneath have moved — cosmetic surface work will re-fail in the same spots within a season. AE's inspection pulls a corner tile when we suspect base failure so you know the honest fix, not a temporary hide-it job.
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What we repair

  • Individual tile replacement with color-matched travertine.
  • Lift-and-reset on settled, dipped, or rocking sections.
  • Full deep-clean and re-grout on aged patios.
  • Color-matched pitting patch on filled travertine.
  • Efflorescence removal on new-install white haze.
  • Base repair and reset on failing 400–800 sq ft patios.
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Phoenix travertine repair pricing

  • Tile replacement (up to 20 sq ft): $650–$1,850.
  • Lift-and-reset on settled sections: $2,400–$6,500.
  • Full deep-clean, re-grout, seal (400–800 sq ft): $2,800–$7,500.
  • Color-matched pitting patch: $850–$3,200.
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The AE travertine repair spec

  • Corner-tile lift where base failure is suspected.
  • Fresh 1" sand bed on any lift-and-reset section.
  • Polymeric or dry joint sand per original install type.
  • Color-matched grout — never a default gray on Ivory or Silver.
  • Penetrating sealer applied after cure — one coat minimum, two on unfilled.
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Repair-vs-replace honesty

For sound-base patios with local damage, repair is 20–35% of replacement cost and buys 10+ more years. For patios installed over quarter-minus or bare dirt with widespread settlement, base rework alone is 60–80% of a fresh install — and at that point, a fresh install with proper ABC and sand bed is the honest recommendation. AE's inspection tells you which situation you're in with pricing for both.

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Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE

  • ICPI-trained crew on travertine and paver installs.
  • In-house masonry team — no subcontracted patches.
  • Physical travertine samples on the first visit.
  • 3-year workmanship warranty on repair joints and reset sections.
FAQ

Common questions.

Individual tile replacement and re-grout (up to 20 sq ft): $650–$1,850. Lift-and-reset on settled or dipped sections: $2,400–$6,500. Full deep-clean, re-grout, and seal on a 400–800 sq ft patio: $2,800–$7,500. Efflorescence and pitting repair with color-matched patch: $850–$3,200. Every tile, joint, and seal step line-itemed on the proposal.

Three reasons: base settlement (wrong ABC depth or compaction under the sand bed), unfilled or under-filled travertine pitting deepening with weathering, and joint sand loss letting tiles rock and eventually chip. Cheap travertine installed over quarter-minus or bare dirt will always settle. AE's inspection identifies which of these is happening before quoting.

Yes for surface pitting — filled with color-matched travertine dust and resin, then honed flat. Deep spalling from freeze-thaw or heavy salt exposure usually means individual tile replacement is the honest fix. Unfilled travertine (deliberately rustic) can be sealed to slow further pitting but never fully 'repaired' — the look is the tile's intended finish.

Yes — every travertine repair includes full joint sand refresh (polymeric or dry sand per install type) and penetrating sealer application. Skipping either is why cheap repair jobs fail again inside 18 months. Sealer isn't optional in Phoenix — bare travertine spots and etches from hard water, hose bib splash, and pool chlorine within a season.

Individual tile replacement (up to 20 sq ft): 1–2 days. Lift-and-reset on settled sections: 3–5 days. Full deep-clean, re-grout, and seal (400–800 sq ft): 2–4 days including seal cure. Combined base repair and reset: 5–10 days. Every phase scheduled in the written proposal.

For common travertine (Ivory, Noce, Silver, Walnut) still in production — yes, tight match is possible. For custom-import or discontinued travertine, exact match is rarely achievable and we recommend replacing a full section rather than patching. AE brings physical samples on the first visit and shows you what an honest match looks like before you commit.

Get your Phoenix travertine inspected and quoted.

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Why this is an investment, not a cost.

An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
  • Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."

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Homeowner FAQ

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Base spec, seal cycles, and color-matched patching in the Pavers & Hardscape section of the Homeowner FAQ.

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