After the pavement dries, remove any leftover material with a hard bristle brush. If at all feasible, remove any weeds by pulling them out or scraping them away. Next, scrub the block paving using a sharp bristle garden brush and hot, soapy water (dishwashing liquid works well). You may give it a thorough hose-down to…

Concrete and tarmac are the best resin driveway foundations. There are only two practical choices for substrates for resin driveways in Kent: tarmac/asphalt or porous concrete. Resin driveways can be built on top of tarmac or asphalt, provided it is laid on an appropriate sub-base and sufficiently deep. The asphalt or tarmac will be sufficiently…

One of the most important features of any home that has a driveway is the driveway itself. This is because, while some driveways only take up part of the space of the front garden on a large property, many of them occupy all of the front area. So, the first thing that people see when…

It’s been a long old winter in the UK and even though we are in May it seems that Spring has hardly “sprung”. At least, in the last couple of weeks, the weather is gradually getting warmer. But here’s the thing: Summer is just around the corner. Yes, those long, hot days when it doesn’t…

How can you tell when it’s time for a driveway revamp? Here are the 3 big red flags: 1) Cracks galore – Tiny hairline cracks are one thing, but if your driveway is a maze of wide, gaping cracks, it’s a problem. Water gets in, freezes and expands, making cracks worse over time. 2) Potholes…

You deserve to feel proud coming home – not embarrassed by that driveway eyesore. And that’s exactly why the driveway experts at Base Driveways are here for you! As Kent’s leading paving professionals, we upgrade ugly driveways across the county to the swankiest paved paradises. Ready to turn your driveway into the envy of the…