Given everything you need to do to maintain your home, the driveway might be low on your list of priorities. It's easy to forget about it since it's paved with materials that appear to be indestructible. The fact is, no matter how tough your driveway seems, it does require care. Driveway maintenance is important for several surprising reasons.

Ignoring the condition of your driveway can have a negative impact. The following outlines a few consequences homeowners may face when they do not maintain their driveway: 

• Less Curb Appeal – In a state of disrepair, your driveway just looks bad. It makes your home look shabby, sticking out like a sore thumb in your neighborhood.
• Reduced Market Value – One factor that helps to determine the market value of a home is "livability". A home is less livable when the driveway looks bad and is unsafe.
• Safety Hazard – A driveway with cracks and potholes becomes a tripping hazard for anyone attempting to walk on it. Potholes are a danger to vehicles because of the damage they can cause to the tires and alignment.
• Foundation Damage – Cracked concrete, asphalt, or loose interlocking pavers allow water to penetrate into the substructure below the surface. The increased hydrostatic pressure can then damage your home's foundation and cause basement leaks.

Like any other part of your home, there was an expense involved in the installation of your driveway. It will not last forever, but the life of your driveway can be extended with proper care and maintenance. In good condition, it adds livability, safety, curb appeal and value to your home.

Taking care of a driveway on a regular basis greatly increases the time until it needs to be fully replaced. This type of maintenance includes:

• Sealcoating
• Resurfacing
• Crack repair
• Patching
• Power washing
• Drainage

At Maintain It All, we offer maintenance plans for your driveway that ensure small issues in development are nipped in the bud before they become costly to repair. We keep your driveway looking great and safe for use. Contact us to find the best driveway maintenance plan for your home.