While it may not seem like it in the last days of winter, spring really is right around the corner. At this time of year, most of us make plans to do some spring cleaning around the house. As you prepare for this annual ritual, don’t forget the outside of your house as well. In fact, spring is a great time to make plans for a new driveway – an improvement that will not only enhance the curb appeal of your home, but also significantly increase its value as well. But there are other benefits of adding a new driveway to your home:
- If you choose the right material for your new driveway – specifically asphalt or concrete – it will require very little maintenance throughout the course of the year. Simply sweep or blow off debris on a regular basis, wash away any spills that might occur from vehicles being parked on the surface, and seal coat the pavement from time to time to protect it and keep it looking new.
- A new driveway is surprisingly economical, particularly when you take into consideration how it can increase the property value of your home. This is especially true when you choose either asphalt or concrete, both of which are quite affordable for most homeowners.
- Designing your own driveway – with the assistance of a trusted paving contractor – can add a personal flair to the appearance of your home. You may be surprised by the options available nowadays with both asphalt and concrete. Thanks to modern methods for creating and installing these two pavement options, your driveway can be virtually any shape, color or pattern you desire. It can even take on the appearance of bricks or pavers – at a fraction of the cost for either of those materials.
- Consider expanding your existing driveway space and/or changing the shape of it. As you plan your new driveway, talk to your paving contractor about ideas for how to expand the existing parking space. You might also consider changing the shape of the driveway by adding curves or other design elements that will enhance the appearance of your home.
- Protect your new driveway by adding borders or curbs to guard against landscape water leaking onto the surface. One of the most common ways that both asphalt and concrete are damaged is by water. If you have landscaping around your driveway, talk to your paving contractor about installing borders and/or curbs around the new paved surface to protect it from future water damage.
Not only will this protect your investment – it will also add a polished, finished look to your landscaping.
Spring will be here before you know it, and springtime weather is often the best time of year to install asphalt or concrete. Contact a trusted, local paving contractor today and ask for an estimate.