Asphalt driveways are one of the most common and popular driveway solutions for homes of all styles, and for families with all types of budgets. With some maintenance and repair, asphalt driveways can last up to ten years, and after that are incredibly easy to scrape down and reinstall.

Get Your Asphalt Driveway Installed Professionally

Attempting to install your asphalt driveway yourself or cutting costs and hiring an unlicensed company can spell ruin for your driveway. A badly paved driveway falls apart quickly, can be dangerous, and is generally an eyesore to everyone who passes by. This happens when the driveway isn’t properly prepped or packed down well. If it’s not properly installed, then cracking and caving in will be a consistent problem, often from the first rainfall.

That is why you need Tar King’s professional installation team to pack it down tight and provide you with beautiful and functional driveways that will last a decade.

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Top 10 Pro Tips for Maintaining Your Asphalt Driveway

  1. Let it dry out properly. Do not walk on it until 24 hours after installation and wait 5 days before driving on it.
  2. During the first month of your new driveway, you should park in different places on it to avoid indents.
  3. Add a seal coating to your asphalt to protect the surface and extend its life.
  4. Keep an eye on your driveway to make note of any repairs or issues, particularly around the edges of your driveway.
  5. When you see cracks, fill them in immediately to minimise damage.
  6. Clean any stains on your asphalt as soon as you see them.
  7. Regularly sweep your asphalt to remove any dirt from bedding down and breaking through your driveway.
  8. Dry out your driveway after a bad storm. Don’t let any standing water stay on your driveway if possible.
  9. Don’t let leaves or other biodegradables rot on your asphalt, as this will sink into your driveway and can cause damage.
  10. Hire Tar King to resurface your driveway with tar sealing to add new life to your existing asphalt area.

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Why You Need to Maintain Your Driveway

There are so many reasons to maintain your driveway. Below are just a few:

Prolongs Its Life

Following our top ten asphalt driveway maintenance tips is a great way to prolong the life and beauty of your asphalt driveway. By maintaining it and dealing with minor repairs as soon as you see them, you can easily keep them in great condition for the full decade.

Keeps it Looking Great

By maintaining and having us reseal your driveway when it’s faded, you can keep it looking sharp and beautiful.

Saves You Money

Maintaining your asphalt driveway is also a very cost-effective way to keep your beautiful driveway in working condition. You won’t need to pull it up and redo it, and instead can keep it going with tar sealing. Great for budgets. Great for homes.

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