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6 Driveway Maintenance Tips

Welcome to our latest blog post! In this article, we will give you the rundown on our 10 driveway maintenance tips that we have come up with to make sure that your driveway is keeping its quality for longer.

Prevent Cracks

In terms of driveways, the prevention of cracks means that you will need to seal concrete annually in order to keep on top of it. This helps to prevent water from penetrating your driveway material, freezing and then cracking leaving your driveway damaged as a result. Another issue that can cause tree and shrub roots can cause cracks by pushing up from underneath your drive. The way you can fix this is to either remove the trees that surround your driveway or have the roots trimmed away.

It’s also very important to make sure that if any cracks do appear on your driveway that they are filled in as soon as you notice them.?Ensuring your driveway is smooth and level may also help reduce tripping accidents when guests visit your home.

Minimise The Water On The Driveway

One best way to minimise the water that is on your driveway is to clear a two/three inch strip around the edges of your driveway in order to give a runoff opportunity for any snow or rain that falls. This will reduce any chance of the snow or rain penetrating the surface. Also, ensure that downspouts empty into the yard rather than onto your driveway otherwise this will damage it.

Don’t Put Salt In The Cement

Cement salt and chemical de icers can penetrate surfaces, causing cracks in your driveway. Which means that both must be repaired. Instead of salting, use a snowblower or shovel to remove snow and use alternatives like sand, coffee grounds, alfalfa meal or kitty litter to make surfaces less slippery.

Protect Edges Of The Driveway

Believe it or not, driveways definitely are not designed for heavy trucks. Edges are particularly vulnerable, chipping under excessive weight. So make certain that your car is parked away from the edges and that construction vehicles never park there during house remodeling projects. This a great driveway maintenance tip in order to make sure that your driveway remains in impeccable condition.

Plow Carefully

We know that when the adverse weather conditions strike, you need to keep moving.?Using a snow shovel is a fast and efficient way to remove snow from your driveway. But be sure to raise the blade of your snow plow enough to ensure it doesn?t scrape and damage the driveway surface. If?shoveling, use a plastic shovel for uneven surfaces to reduce its risk of catching on the driveway. Then, either push snow to the side and shovel that off or remove snow a few inches at a time while working your way earthward.

Clean The Driveway

Removing stains caused by motor oil, radiator fluid, and similar substances affect more than your drive?s appearance. Motor fluids can penetrate up to a quarter inch in concrete and can soften asphalt. Use non-clumping kitty litter to absorb fresh oil, followed by grease-cutting dishwashing detergent and warm water. For older stains, try scrubbing the stain repeatedly with grease-cutting, biodegradable cleaners. Be sure to use a regular scrub brush. A wire brush can damage the driveway?s surface.

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Recent Customer Reviews

Ted and the lads did an amazing job on our path.Went above and beyond what was expected of them.Very thorough job and tidied/cleaned up after themselvesThanks!!
debbie docherty
debbie docherty
14:33 14 Oct 25
Very very very pleased with our new driveway. Couldn’t rate Ted and his team highly enough, thanks guys!Day 1 – Ted turned up with 4 very pleasant guys at 7.30am as promised and by 6pm, dug out and spoil removed, hardcore down and compacted.Day 2 – Again turned up at 7.30am and by 11.30am, sand down and compacted level and Tegula paving all laid. Weather wasn’t on his side, so had to come back at 4.30pm to sand it all in once it had dried out.I would highly recommend Maughan Construction to anybody who wants quality work done fast!
Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes
09:25 05 Sep 25
Absolutely incredible standard of work from Ted and the team, that has transformed our home. From the initial consultation, we were treated respectfully and professionally and given a realistic timescale and cost for the work.The team worked diligently during the whole project, and even when there were complications due to existing issues with the previous driveway, Ted was completely transparent with the solutions, which were included into the project at an incredibly reasonable rate. The whole project was completed in a very time efficient manner, and we were consulted throughout and given regular progress updates.There is no other firm that I would consider using for a project of this magnitude in future, and I am more than happy with the service that I have received and the standard of the work delivered.I would happily recommend Maughan Construction to anyone. The standard of work and customer service are simply first class.
Ben Cartlidge
Ben Cartlidge
15:03 02 Sep 25
Ted came around and gave us a quote. We agreed on a price, a date, and a time. He and his time came promptly as agreed. They did a fantastic job over two days. He explained everything each step of the way. They cleaned up after themselves and went over and above. I will definitely recommend Maughan Construction. Five star
Charlesworth Ben
Charlesworth Ben
13:14 27 Aug 25
Well what can I say about Ted and is team of amazing workers that hasn't been said before. From the first day Ted turned up to give us a quote to the day of completion, Ted and his team have been professional, trustworthy and so hard working. What an amazing job they've done for us, I would highly recommend Ted and his team 110%
mark wilkinson
mark wilkinson
19:07 19 Aug 25
Ted and his team have done an amazing job renovating and creating a new drive for us. Would highly recommend them for any want a new drive especially if you want something creative and different to the norm. They were quick , clean and delivered on what they promised
Andrea Mason
Andrea Mason
16:26 19 Aug 25
5 stars does not justify how delighted we are with the new drive which has been installed in only 2 days by Ted and his team. All of the gentlemen who worked on our property (and boy, did they work hard!) had the upmost respect and courtesy for both us and the work they were doing.The drive has been thoroughly protected against the possibility of weeds making their way through, with layers of material, which have been well prepared before the final sets were installed....these are the icing on the cake!Nothing was too much trouble for Ted and his team; he explained the process at each stage and ensured we were happy and answered any questions we had.Once the driveway had been completed, Ted ensured we were happy before he would confirm that everything had been completed. Ted and his team were not only hard working but very tidy as well. No mess was left after day 1 or after completion and they were punctual both days.I have to say that we saw Ted's work within our neighbourhood and asked for a recommendation. I can now totally endorse this recommendation! I would have Maughan Construction back to my property to complete the patio in the back garden without a second consideration.I cannot recommend this company enough, they are absolutely wonderful! Their work reflects this review. Thank you to Ted and his team at Maughan Construction, I certainly hope we do business again soon.
Bob Paragreen
Bob Paragreen
18:10 29 Jul 25
We needed a garden and patio revamp and decided to contact Maughan Construction as they are a local company. Ted promptly came along to discuss our requirements and he also made some suggestions. We thanked him for the advice and quote given and asked him to leave it with us to discuss whether to accept or not.We decided to go ahead, with apprehension, as we are not very trusting of trades people and always do our own jobs as much as possible, but landscaping is not a job that we feel we can take on. Ted sensed our apprehension and reassured us many times that he would do a good job and that we could trust him.Before the job could begin, there was a lot of left over rubble from a previous attempt at our garden. Ted and team promptly removed this and cleared the garden before commencing work. As the garden slopes, we needed several steps down to the shed area. The steps needed to be wide and shallow. Ted made sure that they were done to our requirement and kept checking with us that all was ok.We already had an unfinished area boxed in by sleepers. These were made to look good, level and as straight as possible. They added coloured gravel and made a beautiful feature of this section of garden which, honestly , we had no idea what to do with. They paved our patio, sides and front of house, replaced all man holes and made good any areas which needed attention at no extra cost.The next section of garden was a grassed area. Ted advised that he would prepare and top soil the area ready for the new turf which we could simply do ourselves. However, he would not leave an unfinished area and did the grass turf on our behalf again at no extra cost. He constantly checked with us to make sure that he was doing what we requested and met all our requirements.Ted and his team are quick (2 days), efficient, very clean, tidy and considerate. Ted was the first to arrive very early each morning and the last to leave at the end of the day. He made sure that everywhere was clean and tidy and to his satisfaction before leaving. Ted's aim was to make us happy and we can honestly say that he succeeded with the beautiful job that he did along with his team. Ted came as a trades person but left as a friend. Thank you very much for your hard work. We are now the proud owners of a lovely garden and paved area. thanks to you and your team. We highly recommend Maughan Construction.
Colin Preston
Colin Preston
18:33 16 Jun 25
Had Ted and his team do our drive and what a great job they have done. He went above and beyond to make sure he got everything right and in the time frame that he told me it would be done by (2 Days).I would recommend him and his team to anyone that was thinking about using him.I have asked him to do the back garden later on in the year(when I saved up to pay for it.) 10 out of 10
Garry Merrill
Garry Merrill
17:47 24 May 25
Great job by Ted and his team. If you want someone who will give you good advice on how best to extend your garden, Turn up when they say they will, work hard and do it all for the price quoted this is the company for you. Amazing service and the speed they works at is unreal. Great job 💪
Louise Patullo
Louise Patullo
19:32 08 May 25
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