Driveway Contractors in Godalming
Caring for Block Paving Installations

Looking After Block Paving

Firstly, it’s worth mentioning that block paving is a longer-lasting material compared to a tarmac installation. Pavers can last for many years when well looked after, especially when originally installed by skilled driveway contractors or paving contractors. After laying tarmac, it pays not to have any traffic parked on the driveway for 3 to 5 days.

While tarmac cures quickly, it’s not just the surface that needs to set. The materials underneath it need to cure too.

This isn’t the case with brick paving. While mainly used for driveways instead of patios, it is ready to withstand the demands of foot and vehicle traffic straight away.

Surface Conditions in Hot Weather

Block paving installations in Godalming cope better with the heat too. Tarmac gets hot in warm weather and becomes softer. This reduces its ability to deal with heavy weights and high usage. Our landscape company, driveway contractors and paving contractors occasionally come across poorly installed tarmac drives which have been damaged due to this problem.

Remember to give tarmac driveways, patios and pathways a hose down after an unusually hot day to keep them nice and hard.

This is not required for brick driveways, but consider having a sealant applied to better protect the surface against drips and spills, and from general wear and the toxic fumes from exhausts. Ask your chosen landscape company, driveway contractors or paving contractors for advice on protecting:

• Driveways

• Patios

• Pathways

• Walkways

Andrew James Driveways has many different options available to Godalming clients. If you’re now more interested in block paving driveways having read this, we want to hear from you! Please note that brick paving has certain vulnerabilities too and will require a little annual care and maintenance.