Driveways constructed with either concrete pavers, tumbled marble pavers or clay brick pavers are extremely durable and generally only require minor maintenance to keep them looking new.  Often the paver driveway maintenance required is limited to fixing low spots or areas that have heaved.  Occasionally, specialized cleaning may be required as well, in order to remove stubborn stains. 

One of the more common repairs is resetting the pavers due to settlement.  In most cases, pavers are set on a combination of a stone base and a layer of sand, both of which are set on existing soils that are sufficiently strong enough to support a driveway.  While the stone and sand are compacted prior to installation, some settlement can occur over time.  Often this is the result of an unusually heavy vehicle, such as a large delivery truck or a tractor-trailer combination, driving on the pavers.  The repair is simple as the impacted pavers are removed, with additional sand being applied and then leveled off.  The pavers are then reset and tamped into place to create a level surface. 

Heaving of pavers does not occur as much and is generally the result of prolonged freezing temperatures or tree roots.  Heaving can also result in the case of expansion due to heat.  As with low spots, the repair is simple with the first step being the removal of the pavers in the impacted area.  The excessive amount of sand is removed and then the pavers are then reinstalled.  The entire are is then compacted using a plate tamper.  The installation of an expansion joint may also be required. 

Sometimes paver maintenance will include the removal of stubborn stains for the face of the pavers.  The paving contractor specializing in paver maintenance has access to a number of specialized cleaning solutions and techniques that are often successful in removal of the stain, without damaging the surface of the paver.  In the event that the technician cannot remove the stain, they can replace the stained area quickly and economically. 

A qualified licensed and insured contractor that specializes in paver maintenance can perform the maintenance quickly, economically and with little to no disruption to your home of business.