Fairfax VA Hardscaping and Maintenance: Less Expensive in the Long Run

Homeowners in Fairfax VA: it’s less expensive in the long run, if you keep up with hardscaping maintenance.

As a reminder, hardscapes include driveways, patios, steps, sidewalks, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, fire places, etc. Hardscapes are meant to enhance the beauty, enjoyment, usefulness, and safety of your home and landscaping. Hardscapes are often overlooked when thinking about maintenance; they may change so subtly, that you may not realize that hardscaping maintenance needs to be done until things look really, really bad.

Hardscapes that are old, neglected, and/or in bad shape, such as a cracked sidewalk, steps, patio, or driveway, can really affect the curb appeal and value of your home. Neglected hardscapes are also a safety hazard, and you may be required by your homeowner’s insurance, mortgage company, or your HOA to keep your hardscaping in good condition.

Depending on the type of materials, age, and condition of your hardscaping, maintenance may be conducted on a quarterly, yearly, or an “as needed” basis.

Much of the time, maintenance is conducted during the spring, summer, and fall (until the first hard frost). Some hardscaping maintenance needs to be done during drier (less humid) weather, and at a temperature of at least 50-60 degrees.

The key to knowing how often hardscaping maintenance needs to be done, is to have a company that you trust, such as Premier Paving & Planting, come out and inspect your hardscaping. They will examine what’s going on, and are able to give you a free estimate on hardscaping and maintenance. The experts at Premier Paving & Planting carry an A+ rating from Angie’s List, so you can rest easy that they will perform quality hardscaping maintenance your home needs.

For more information on hardscaping maintenance, please contact Premier Paving & Planting. Established in 1987, Premier Paving & Planting, Inc. delivers a full compliment of high quality landscape and hardscaping services, including concrete work and lawn and garden services, along with installation of permeable and non-porous paver and hardscape surfaces and structures.