Getting your driveway back to black again

THIS time of year draws us outdoors and as well as enjoying all that a garden or patio has to offer there is, of course, plenty for the home-owner to do.

Out back, nature has taken its course and there’s a lush richness to all we’ve planted – but, of course, it all has to be tended to as well, which is great incentive for those with green fingers.

Out front, too, there’s plenty going on but one thing many will also notice is that those pesky weeds are creeping across the driveway again, with grass sprouting here and there also. This is a perennial problem for property-owners and it’s an annual task having to get down on hands and knees rooting them out, or spraying with a weed killer.

A good power hosing will bring back the lustre of your driveway, and this is worth doing on an annual basis. The difference can be amazing and can restore the lustre of a tired-looking, dirt-strewn driveway back to near what is was like when originally laid down.

However, over time even the best quality driveways suffer deterioration. Weather, weeds, wear and tear chip away at the surface and, over time, you’ll find divots and cracks emerging and becoming more prominent with each passing year.

That may be the time to consider renovating your driveway, before the steady wear and tear develops into a more rapid deterioration.

Getting a quote on resurfacing, and/or repairing, your driveway will not only clue you in to the cost involved but will also give you a roadmap as to the work involved. Often, professional contractors can be in and out in a day, leaving you with what looks like a brand new driveway.

This not only restores your pride in your entranceway, and improve the value of your property, it will also leave you with the reassurance that your newly revamped driveway is again protected for years to come.