The first few weeks
Follow the timings we give you for walking and driving on the new surface, especially with resin, which needs time to cure. Avoid turning the steering wheel while the car is stationary, and don’t park heavy vans, skips or trailers on it early on.
Resin-bound
- Sweep regularly to stop dirt and leaves building up
- Wash now and then with a hose or a low-pressure washer held at a sensible distance
- Clean up oil or fuel spills promptly with warm soapy water
- In winter, use rock salt sparingly and sweep it off once the ice has gone
- Avoid putting hot items such as barbecues or fire pits directly on the surface
Block paving
- Sweep regularly, brushing diagonally across the joints so you don’t pull the sand out
- Pull weeds early, before roots get established in the joints
- Top up the joint sand if it washes out, as it locks the blocks together
- If you jet-wash, re-sand the joints afterwards
- Deal with oil stains quickly; individual stained blocks can be replaced if needed
Tarmac
- Sweep and hose down occasionally
- Clean up fuel and oil quickly, as they can soften the surface
- In very hot weather, avoid sharp objects like motorbike stands or ladder feet on the surface
- Keep edges clear of soil and moss so water drains off properly
Patios
Sweep regularly, keep pots on feet so water can drain from under them, and clean algae off shaded areas before it gets slippery. Porcelain usually just needs warm soapy water; natural stone may need a cleaner made for that stone.
When to call us
If you notice sinking, a block that rocks, water pooling where it didn’t before, or cracks spreading, get in touch. Small problems are much easier to fix early, and our workmanship guarantee covers our own work.