We are a Bishopshall family run business specialising in all aspects of driveways construction.

With over 20 years experience, we have earned a big reputation for our service and quality. We only use top quality materials and our team is of a very high standard.

Whatever your requirement, a stunning new driveway, a beautiful new patio or garden seating area, we are able of offer a wide variety of colours, styles and patterns to ensure a unique finish that will not only look great, but will withstand the elements for years to come.

Based in Bishopshall, we cover all areas in Bishopshall and the surrounding areas.

Your Bishopshall, professional driveways.

We pride ourselves on being one the longest established driveways companies in the Bishopshall.

A new driveway from STM Bishopshall driveways is one of the finest investments you can make, with a full range of contemporary and traditional driveways available.

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Common Sense Tips for Maintaining Your Driveway

Driveways are among the most utilized areas of your home, often ignored until they stain or break. Give them the attention they deserve by making repairs quickly. Not just can you extend your driveway’s life and appealing appearance well into the future, you can save cash in the long term.
Think about these 7 ideas to help you look after your driveway:

1. Avoid cracks

For driveways, prevention means sealing concrete annually and sealing asphalt every few years to prevent water from penetrating, freezing and cracking. Tree and shrub roots can trigger cracks by rising from underneath. The service is to eliminate trees near drives or have their roots trimmed away.

2. Fill cracks

If fractures or holes do appear, patch them immediately. Use a masonry sculpt to eliminate loose products and brush out the particles prior to using a fracture filler and patching compound. After the substance dries, seal the whole driveway Ensuring your driveway is smooth and level might likewise help in reducing tripping mishaps when guests visit your house.

3. Minimize water on the driveway.

Clear a 2 to three-inch strip around the edges of the driveway to offer a runoff area for snow and water to minimize its possibilities of permeating the surface. Likewise, make sure that downspouts empty into the lawn instead of onto the driveway.

4. Don’t salt cement

Cement salt and chemical de-icers can permeate surface areas, causing fractures. Both should be repaired. Instead of salting, use a snowblower or shovel to eliminate snow and utilize alternatives like sand, coffee grounds, alfalfa meal or cat litter to make surface areas less slippery. To melt ice, think about spraying the surface area with sugar beet juice, which reduces the melting point of ice and is considered effective in temperatures as low at -20 ° F.

5. Rake carefully

Raise the blade of your snow plow enough to ensure it does not scrape and harm the driveway surface. If shoveling, utilize a plastic shovel for uneven surfaces to reduce its risk of capturing on the driveway. Then, either push snow to the side and shovel that off or get rid of snow a few inches at a time while working your method earthward.

6. Safeguard the edges

Believe it or not, driveways aren’t designed for heavy trucks. Edges are particularly susceptible, chipping under extreme weight. So make certain that your car is parked far from the edges and that construction vehicles never ever park there during home improvement projects.

7. Clean your driveway

Getting rid of spots caused by motor oil, radiator fluid and similar compounds affects more than your drive’s appearance. Motor fluids can permeate as much as a quarter inch in concrete and can soften asphalt. Usage non-clumping kitty litter to take in fresh oil, followed by grease-cutting dishwashing cleaning agent and warm water. For older stains, attempt scrubbing the stain consistently with grease-cutting, biodegradable cleaners. Make certain to utilize a regular scrub brush. A wire brush can damage the driveway’s surface area.

Maximize your house with a clean, properly maintained driveway. It not just boosts curb appeal, however simply lasts longer than drives that are overlooked. A little maintenance now can bring big returns later on. Find out more about how home insurance can help you safeguard your investment.

Useful Links: Garden & Landscape Designers Association, The National Gardening Association, Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland.