Driveway Resurfacing

Your driveway not only provides visitors with a first impression of your home, but it also determines your home’s curb appeal. Concrete driveways are increasing in popularity and although they are durable and low-maintenance, if they are poorly maintained it will reduce your home’s aesthetics and curb appeal.

Adding a concrete driveway to your property is an investment and ideally, it should last a lifetime. Sadly, this isn’t guaranteed and a shortened lifespan can be caused by a few factors, but can also be easily avoided if the right measures are taken. A few reasons why concrete driveways begin to deteriorate over time may be; the use of an inadequate concrete mix, exposure to extreme weather conditions or poor placement.

However, distressed concrete doesn’t necessarily have to be ripped out and replaced. In fact, you can often save huge amounts of money by resurfacing the concrete, provided that it is structurally sound. Having a professional from Ultra Seal examine the concrete surface you want to resurface is a great way to avoid any extra costs or surprises that may come with using other inexperienced companies.

Why would I need to resurface my driveway?

Cracking, scaling and spalling are all common problems associated with concrete, and if your driveway were experiencing any of these issues, the obvious solution would be to resurface it with a concrete overlay. Driveway resurfacing will cover any existing flaws as well as upgrade the look of your driveway.

Resurfacing concrete is different from sealing concrete; often the two can be confused because they are both aesthetically appealing.

Resurfacing is typically done to protect the concrete from harsh elements. Resurfacing is an affordable solution for maintaining an appealing driveway, as it is more cost-effective to layer new concrete and quicker than having to replace it.

Driveway resurfacing is easy to do provided that the concrete is not in need of extreme repair work. If your driveway is beyond the point of no return, it will need to be repaired thoroughly before resurfacing is carried out. If new concrete is put over a driveway that has existing problems, it is likely those existing issues will work against the resurface and with become problematic down the track.

So before having your driveway resurfaced, it is crucial to ask your contractor to perform a meticulous examination.

It is so important to assess the areas in need of repair work, checking that the underlying concrete of the areas or sections to be resurfaced are still strong and not in need of complete replacement or reconstruction.

What are the benefits of resurfacing my concrete driveway?

The actual condition of the driveway isn’t always the driving motivation to resurfacing it. In some cases, the driveway completes the visual appeal of the house, and to some homeowners this is very important. It also increases the value of your home should the exterior look refined and sophisticated. A resurfaced and sealed driveway creates elegant lines to frame the home behind it.

Additionally, if you are considering selling your home potential homebuyers may look upon a crack or poorly maintained driveway as a turnoff. Structural issues are not something that can be overlooked.

In these situations, it is almost always preferable to have the driveway resurfaced than to patch it. Patches aren’t invisible, and these problems almost never entirely go away. By resurfacing you are essentially giving life back to your driveway, making it structurally sound and covering any existing flaws.

Over time, old concrete surfaces tend to manifest cracks and defects, imperfections and discoloration, which generally speaking, results in unsightly surfaces areas within homes or buildings. Concrete resurfacing is worth looking into as the process will rebuild or reconstruct worn concrete into a brand new surface – at the fraction of the cost. Not only does this process save money, it also saves time, resources and the responsibility of disposing the waste.

Still deciding?

The advantages of resurfacing concrete are unlimited, so to elaborate – here are 5 great reasons why you should resurface your concrete driveway. 

1. Your driveway can become an eye-catching feature, adding curb appeal and market value.Concrete is no longer limited to a dull slate grey color, allowing you to be creative when resurfacing your concrete. Nowadays, concrete provides a clean, modern visual affect, which will add an extra element of character to your homes aesthetics. Update the look of your driveway to match your home’s decor, or simply resurface to give life back to any damaged concrete.
2. Resurfacing concrete adds durability.A resurfaced driveway not only looks better – but it ages better too. Resurfacing your driveway will reinforce the old concrete and increase longevity, as well as restoring it to its original state. Unruly crack repair jobs leave an unattractive finish while only offering a short-term solution. Resurfacing will extend your driveway’s life, increase it’s strength while also erasing stains, holes and cracks.
3. Resurfacing concrete is cost-effective.Resurfacing is a completely economical and affordable solution. You entirely erase the cost and labor intensive process of having to rip up the existing concrete, which also erases the problem of having to dispose of what is left, and disposing of concrete can be costly! Typically concrete itself is not an expensive medium to work with in comparison to tiles, bricks and natural stone slabs.
4. Resurfacing concrete adds value.A concrete driveway is not only affordable, but it is also strong, durable and an attractive feature to add to your home. Resurfacing your driveway is a cost-effective way of removing any imperfections, cracks and discolorations and restoring your driveway’s initial gleam. In addition, driveway resurfacing adds market value to your property, providing a major selling point by adding a touch of elegance to an underrated part of your property.

   In addition to being affordable, concrete resurfacing can actually make you money in a resale as well. A resurfaced driveway or basement in particular can become a major selling point by bringing a touch of elegance to an unexpected area of the property. If it is done correctly, it is not possible to dislike a resurfaced concrete driveway.

5. Resurfacing concrete is not a long-term process.In addition to saving you money, concrete resurfacing will also save you time – short term and long term. Ultimate Seal’s highly trained experts will have your driveway restored in no time – out with the old and in with the new.

If you’re still hesitating, maybe its time to speak to one of our experts here at Ultimate Seal. We are highly trained and ready to help you make the right decision for your home.