Driveways are one of the most utilised areas of your property. Continuous driving over the driveways eventually damages and wears out of the driveway surface. However, a well-maintained driveway is essential to increase the house’s aesthetics. Since there is a driveway at the front end of the property, it is the first thing that a visitor will notice while entering the property.
Get in touch with specialists for driveways in West Sussex. They will help you with installation, repair and maintenance of driveways. Here are a few tips for first-timers who need help maintaining driveways properly.
How to Effectively Maintain Driveways?
Hire Professionals to Seal Cracks
Although it is common sense, many ignore driveway repair. When you notice cracks in the driveway, hire professional specialists and get them fixed immediately. A single crack might not damage the whole driveway. However, the crack will get bigger with time. Moreover, water will freeze inside these cracks and damage the foundation of the driveway.
Conduct Regular Sweeps
Regularly sweeping the driveway will help keep it clean and aesthetically pleasing. It will also ensure that debris and dirt do not build up.
Limit the Standing Water
If you want to preserve the driveway for a long time, you need to limit standing water on the surface. Make sure you ensure an adequate water runoff process in the driveway. If the draining process is not effective, you might face a large buildup of standing water on the driveway, which will eventually damage it.
Apply Weed Killer Frequently
Although this might only be necessary for some driveways, following this practice will ensure your driveway is maintained for years. If you have a resin-bound driveway, then it already has adequate protective covering. However, if you have a driveway made of concrete or paving, then weed killers are absolutely necessary. If weed formation is not treated, it will break the material and damage the driveway’s foundation.
For high-quality driveway installation, repair, and maintenance services, contact JH & Co Ltd. We are a family-run hard landscaping company specialising in bespoke patio and brickwork designs. Our team has over a decade of experience in these types of work. Contact us for more details.