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Need a driveway contractor this Springtime?

Your local driveway contractor can install a beautiful new driveway in time for Spring!

Driveway contractor – It’s that time of year folks, when you need to be thinking about the outside of your property and getting it ready for Summer. During those lighter days your driveway is on show and the first thing visitors see. So the best way to upgrade? Install a new driveway or beautiful block paving, which we promise, can really make all the difference.

There are many options available to you, which can perfectly match your budget. Here are just some examples of what you can do.

Block Paving

A great way to add a unique design and colour is to lay block paving. Did you know that there are approximately 1,200 types to choose from? Think about the colour and style you want. It’s now super easy to get the design you want, which also compliments your home. Block paving Leeds offers an attractive, but more importantly, long term driveway solution. You could also consider part block paving which would give you a contrast of materials, especially to tarmac. It’s an instant refresh to any home.

Resin and Tarmac – great alternatives to block

Resin driveways look stunning if installed properly. The long lasting, durable surface is great to repair and extremely resistant to climate conditions. Tarmac is extremely easy to install, durable, easy to maintain and great value for money.

You could brighten up a concrete driveway

Polishing concrete with one of our machines, will give your driveway a new shine, leaving it spic and span. This type of driveway can be grinded, resurfaced and polished by your driveway contractor, to achieve a truly slick looking surface.

Maybe accessorise your garden

You can also accessorise by lining your driveway with flora. Trees, bushes and flowers can all be used to frame your driveway, making it more inviting. Think about planting perennials such as evening primrose of chrysanthemum. Green spaces, interspersed with borders of block paving can look wonderful.

Lighting up your driveway will also provide extra safety and an easier way to navigate. Plus new technologies provide solar lighting, with no electricity needed, providing beautiful light.

So don’t neglect your driveway and give MD Paving a call today! We have a fantastic 25% off driveways Leeds, block paving and patios if booked before the end of January!

Beautiful driveway created by your local driveway contractor

Tips on de-icing your block paving or tarmac driveway

Winter tips – 5 ways to de-ice your block paving or tarmac driveway.

Has winter turned your block paving or tarmac driveway into a skating rink? If so, read on as we list the most effective ways to keep your tarmac driveway ice-free. Also tips on how to prevent the snow and ice from accumulating on your driveway in the first place.

Rock Salt

The most common way for you to de-ice your tarmac driveways Leeds is to use grit or as it’s more commonly known as ‘rock salt’. It’s great to use because it’s cheap and pretty much available everywhere. The UK drops about five million tonnes of the stuff every year, so a popular choice. But the downside is it contains chloride and cyanide making it very dangerous for animals and plants.

Use a shovel

Preventing the snow from building up will prevent ice from forming. So probably the most effective way to de-ice your tarmac driveway is shovelling snow as soon as it falls. This method is green and works 100% of the time. Just takes a little effort and braving the wintery conditions.

Green products

There are a number of green products for de-icing on the market, which are advertised as environmentally friendly or all-natural. However, they can be expensive, corrosive or just ineffective. For example, magnesium calcium acetate is biodegradable, but will only work properly with temps -3C or warmer. Make sure you do your research before splashing out.

Sand

This is great for creating traction by making icy and snow surfaces less dangerous. The only downside is the sand can create a lumpy mess and may clog up the outside drains when the snow and ice begin to thaw.

Heat Maps

These are a means for people building a new house, or replacing what’s already there to de-ice their driveway. But for everyday use, they’re prohibitively expensive.

Leeds Paving Contractors complete another superb driveway in Boston Spa!

A beautiful driveway created by Leeds Paving Contractors

Leeds Paving Contractors, MD Paving were very busy over the Summer period. They constructed a Leeds driveway in Woodlea, Boston spa, using Sorrento Sarsen Stone.

Sorrento Sarsen Stone Paving

If you are ever thinking of using this stone, it offers individuality and character in abundance. The Sarsen stone has amazing red and grey tones. It is a are a great compliment to any home.

It is convenient in that it is available in 3 pack sizes of quarry tumbled, fettled setts. They certainly give a classic aged worn look. They are also available in a range of distinctive, but attractive colours.

What does the paving consist of?

This Leeds paving stone holds the biggest element of stone setts in the range from Plaspave. With Sorrento, it allows you to create a super stunning design of your choice.

With 3 sizes included within every pack, the random pattern with which to lay the stone enhances the colourway. It also gives your property a distinctive and pleasing ambience.

It is definitely designed to be different, with Sorrento a mix of Carrara and Granite stone. They can be supplied to us in separate packs. Or for a premium, ready blended for easy laying. This really is the ultimate in match and mix, for a truly wonderful colour statement.

Would you like to recreate your driveway?

It can be hard to choose the finish of your new driveway – with so many surfaces to choose from. But Sarsen Sorrento stone is a trusted addition to any home and will give you years of satisfaction. It really is a trusted product within the industry

If you would like to create a unique and beautiful driveway, then please get in touch for any block paving leeds enquiry!

We will be happy to supply a free, no obligation quote for your Leeds driveway.