Can an Asphalt Driveway Increase Your Home’s Value?

If you’ve decided to sell your home, you want to increase its value. A quick and efficient way to do this is to improve the look of your driveway with asphalt paving. Here’s some more information on how this home improvement project can help.

How a New Driveway Can Improve the Value of Your Home
As one of the first features a potential buyer will see, a neat, well-designed driveway makes an excellent first impression. This can have a positive impact on a buyer’s overall perception of the property, which can influence their thoughts as they examine the rest of the house.

A new driveway will also be attractive to motivated buyers who are not interested in properties that require significant renovation. They may also be more willing to meet or even bid above the asking price when they know they’re getting fresh asphalt paving as part of the deal.

Is Asphalt Paving Better Than Concrete?
One of the biggest advantages of asphalt is its lower price tag. On average, it’s about half the cost of concrete.

Asphalt is also more durable than concrete and can withstand cold temperatures much better. It rarely cracks or flakes, which means fewer repairs and a longer life span.

In rare instances when repairs are necessary, they’re relatively easy to take care of because the driveway can simply be resurfaced. Repairing concrete, on the other hand, requires an entirely new surface to be laid before any cracks can be filled.

Another advantage of asphalt paving is its dark color. Oil spills are rarely visible, which keeps the driveway looking like new for longer. This isn’t the case with concrete, which discolors quickly and is difficult to clean.

Asphalt paving can be placed within a matter of days, whereas concrete can take up to a week to install. Furthermore, asphalt is usually ready to drive on within 48 hours of installation. Concrete typically needs about seven days to cure.

If you need reliable asphalt paving or snow removal, contact Guarco Construction in Granby, CT. We are family-owned and -operated, and have served Hartford County and the surrounding areas since 1974. We specialize in commercial and residential paving and snow removal. We are renowned for their friendly, dependable service, attention to detail, and competitive rates. Learn more about us online or call (860) 278-5558 to schedule your snow removal or asphalt paving.