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Driveway refurbs.

Pressure-washed, re-sanded, edges relaid, sunken sections lifted and rebedded. Refurbs are a fraction of the cost of a new drive and bring most older driveways back to a proper finish. We're happy to quote refurb against full replacement so you can decide.

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Driveway refurb in progress, Cornwall
What's included

Every driveway refurbs job, four areas covered as standard.

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Pressure wash first

Hot-wash or cold-wash with a turbo nozzle, taking off the weed, moss, algae and ground-in road grime. Most older driveways look 80% restored just from this step alone.

02 / 04

Re-lay sunken blocks

Settled or sunken sections lifted, the sub-base topped up and re-compacted, blocks relaid and re-jointed. We mark the original colour blend so the relaid section matches in.

03 / 04

Re-sand the joints

Old jointing sand vacuumed out, fresh kiln-dried sand brushed in, or polymeric joint sand where you want a sealed finish. Helps lock the blocks and stops weed growth coming back.

04 / 04

Seal on request

Block sealer applied if you want a wet-look finish or longer protection against the Atlantic weather. Two coats, applied dry, and the drive walked over before handover.

Frequently asked

Common questions, plainly answered.

Is a refurb worth doing on a 20-year-old drive?

Usually yes. Older block driveways that have just gone tired and weedy clean up beautifully with a wash, relay of any sunken sections, and fresh jointing. We'll be honest if the substructure has gone past saving and you need a new drive.

How much cheaper is a refurb vs a new driveway?

Typically 20 to 35% of the cost of a full new drive, depending on the area and what relaying is needed. We always quote both options where it's a borderline call.

Will the weeds come back?

Polymeric jointing sand or sealing the joints holds weeds back for several years. Standard kiln-dried sand will need topping up after a couple of seasons. Either way you'll have a significantly cleaner driveway for a long time.

Can you fix a single sunken section?

Yes. Spot repairs are common where one corner has dropped under a downpipe or by a manhole. We lift the affected blocks, rebuild the sub-base and relay, blending the joints back into the original.

Do you handle resin-bound refurbs?

Yes. Failed or patched resin can sometimes be overlaid with a fresh resin layer, depending on condition. If the base has lifted we'd recommend replacement, but we always survey first and tell you honestly.

Where we work

Driveway Refurbs across Cornwall & Devon.

R A Groundworks covers the towns and villages of Cornwall and Devon as standard. Longer trips taken on negotiation.

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A quick call or message with Robert is usually enough to know whether your driveway refurbs job is a good fit. No detail too small.

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Based in

Treviscoe
St Austell, Cornwall PL26 7QP

Covering all of Cornwall & Devon

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