Absolute Driveway Solutions

Case Study 1

This property suffered from a common array of problems that we here at ADS often encounter. Some minor lift and relay repair work was needed to a collapsed manhole area, together with heavy weeds, moss and ants nest infestations. These were irradiated after some vigorous cleaning using Whirl-a-Way technology industrial pressure cleaning. The area was left to dry out for 10 days before re-sanding with fine graded silica sand, and finally a two coat application of a high quality pre-polymer sealant to stabilize jointing sand and prevent weed and moss growth. The results were AMAZING as shown here:

Case Study 2

Having attempted unsuccessfully to seal their driveway before, the couple at this property saw the significant difference in finish and quality between past poor acrylic imitation block paving sealers and those used by ADS. Our commercially used Polyurethane sealants significantly transformed this driveway, restoring all of the original colour to these heavily used Marshall burnt oak block pavers. Our unique 3 stage cleaning and sealing procedure sought to it that the driveway was no longer vulnerable to weeds, moss and ant′s nests, and was left with a quality finish that lasts.

Case Study 3

Having had three different block paving company′s conduct work at this property, the customer was left with a driveway that had various levels and standards of workmanship. The rear of the property was to a higher standard, although a recent conservatory installation meant the patio was simply inadequate and now out of shape. The front driveway needed extensive lift and relay as poor foundations and water penetration had meant many areas were sinking due to car trafficking.

Stage 1, was to conduct new block paving extensions to the rear patio and paths to create a walk-way around the conservatory. Then re-blend the pattern, extend the curbs, and lengthen paths to a shed area. Once the ground works were complete Stage 2 began on repairing the lift and relay areas at the front of the property, to re-level sunken and damaged blocks, and also re-place inadequate manhole covers. Stages 3-4 were then carried out once all building work was completed and now began the restoration and sealing of some 195m of block paving. Although an abnormally large job, the ADS team presented the customer with a final driveway that was truly outstanding. A four week transformation was well worth waiting for, and the customer was therefore truly delighted with the end result shown here.

Case Study 4

Again, this couple had tried unsuccessfully in the past to eradicate weeds and moss themselves by applying acrylic sealants to their block paving. ADS offered its 3 Stage restoration and sealing techniques to this driveway and resulted in a quality, even finish, which inhibits the growth of further weeds and moss infestations. The customers were overjoyed and the results were as follows.

Case Study 5

A twelve year period of weeds, moss, algae and lichen build up meant the colours in this driveway were barley visible upon first inspection by ADS. Heavy dirt build up and oil staining added to this problem with a customer left contemplating the expense of simply installing a brand new driveway. ADS offered its services in restoring and sealing this block paving driveway in order to try and restore it to its former glory. After some vigorous cleaning using Whirl-A-Way technology, the Red Marshall Brindles in the driveway came to life again. After Sealing, the original colour to the blocks were enhanced and brought back again leaving a remarkable transformation. This conveyed that even older, seemingly worn out driveways can be restored using ADS′s unique three stage restoration and sealing system.

Case Study 6

Although an un-popular colour, this customer′s driveway was brought to life again by ADS′s three stage restoration and sealing techniques. Minor lift and relay was needed where water penetration had left a slight hollow at the corner of this driveway due to car trafficking. Once restored and sealed, future problems of sinking are significantly eradicated by repelling water, and no longer allowing water to wash sand away from between the blocks, therefore creating stability and reducing sinking problems. The end results were as follows.

Case Study 7

One of the most common problems ADS have encountered in recent years is the breakdown in curbs, sliding of block paving, and spreading due to insufficient concrete curbing, or lack of pin curbs to the perimeter of block paving driveways. This is often a sign of simply poor workmanship by the original block pavers. By not installing such curbs the customer was left with an un-supported and vulnerable driveway to cars trafficking and turning on the perimeters. This creates sliding, spreading and collapsing to corners and edges, and therefore requires the need for structural re-concreting or the introducing of curbs to retain the perimeters of block paving. On this occasion the perimeter of this block paving had to be stabilized using structural concrete to the depth of 10 inches all along the right had side of the driveway where the collapse had occurred. Then the three stage ADS restoration and sealing system was conducted to leave the driveway with a quality finish which now was repellent to weeds, moss, algae, lichen and oil staining. The driveway was then able to support cars trafficking it once more after the 24 hour sealant drying period, and is able to support even the heavier of vehicles owing to the new concrete curb installations without the risk of collapse once more.

Case Study 8

Major lift and relay was required to both main driveways located at this property. The Block Paving had been laid poorly some 6 years ago. There was the need to install concrete curbing on both driveways in order to support the perimeters of the existing block paving driveway. The driveway itself was trafficked by two reasonably sized cars. Once major lift and relay had been completed (some 24 m2), restoration began on cleaning the entirety of the block paving thoroughly with 'whirl-a-way technology' to remove all weeds, moss, algae, lichen, ants nests and major oil staining. Once this was completed a resting period of 21 days was allowed for before sealing with a high grade polyurethane sealant. Two coats were applied with a resting period of 3 hours between each coat. The area was then cordoned off, so that pedestrians/cars etc were excluded from the sealed zone. The customer was amazed and the finished results were as follows:

Case Study 9

Minor lift and relay was required to the pathway on this property. The block paving had been laid some 11 years ago, and the driveway itself was trafficked by one reasonably sized car. Once lift and relay had been completed (some 3m2), restoration began on cleaning the entirety of the block paving thoroughly with 'whirl-a-way technology' to remove all weeds, moss, algae, lichen, ants nests and major oil staining. Once this was completed a resting period of 24 days was allowed for before sealing with ADS′s high grade polyurethane sealants. Two coats were applied with a resting period of 3 hours before each coat. The area was then cordoned off, so that pedestrians/cars etc were excluded from the sealed zone. The finished results were as follows:

Case Study 10

In this case there was the need for two full drainage systems to be installed at this property. Prior to the restoration, rain water often flooded the garage door, and consequently the customer (acting upon advice from one of our surveyors) decided on the necessary drainage troughs to be installed prior to the drive restoration taking place. The driveway itself was trafficked by one reasonably sized car. Once drainage systems had been installed, restoration began on cleaning the entirety of the block paving thoroughly with 'whirl-a-way technology' to remove all weeds, moss, algae, lichen, ants nests and minor oil staining. Once this was completed a resting period of 16 days was allowed before sealing with ADS′s high grade polyurethane sealants. Two coats were applied with a resting period of 3 hours before each coat. The area was then cordoned off, so that pedestrians/cars etc were excluded from the sealed zone. The result was a driveway which no longer flooded the garage door or puddle at the front door owing to the drainage system installation, and a finish that the customer found quite remarkable