25 Sep How driveway power washing can extend your driveway’s lifespan

Most people don’t think too much about driveway cleaning. It’s low on their list of priorities. In fact, you can see the evidence as you walk around your neighbourhood.

Not cleaning your driveway can reduce its lifespan, meaning that you’ll need to replace it at a high cost. Here’s how driveway power washing could extend the life of yours:

– The damage done by moss and grass

When you don’t regularly clean your driveway or patio, you leave it at the mercy of moss and grass.

Plants have an incredible ability to grow through minuscule cracks, and the result is driveway damage. They’ll push apart the materials, separating paving slabs or working their way through concrete.

Look along your street. How many people have a driveway that’s got plants and weeds pushing through?

Plants alone are bad enough, but the gaps they leave become channels for rain, snow and ice. Over time, these will erode your driveway and leave an uneven surface. In fact, these uneven surfaces can even damage your car tyres.

– The impact of winter weather

Any small cracks that exist within your driveway – and concrete is naturally porous – become bigger through the winter months. As water freezes, it expands.

When the rain falls into small cracks on your driveway, it can freeze and push them open even more. Then, as the weather improves, you’re left with bigger gaps than before!

– Why is pressure washing the answer?

Many people try to avoid moss growth, and the resulting damage, by using weed-killing chemicals. Whilst these are effective, they can damage your actual driveway.

Using chemicals on your driveway can have a negative impact on its structure and strength.

When you choose a pressure washing service, there’s no need for strong additional chemicals. Instead, your driveway is cleaned to a high standard using water – with enough power to remove moss and weeds.

– How can you save money with power washing?

As well as avoiding the cost of unnecessary chemicals, regular driveway pressure washing will make yours last for longer. Instead of expensive driveway repairs and replacements, which will also take your driveway out of action for a while, choose an affordable investment in power washing.

Our power washing process is fast, efficient and thorough. We offer a personalised service taking your needs into account, working at a time to suit you. Keep your driveway looking its best, for longer than it otherwise would.