Owning a home means you must maintain everything from your landscaping to your chimney to preserve your property’s value, but chances are, you often overlook your driveway until something happens to remind you it requires maintenance, too.

The paving specialists at Beausoleil & Sons encourage homeowners to keep track of how much time has passed since your driveway was last paved. Sometimes, your driveway can be seal coated to extend its life, but there are times when it’s simply necessary to hire a paving company to repave it. Look for these warning signs it’s time to have your driveway repaved:

3 Signs Your Driveway Needs Repaving

1. It Has Lots of Cracks

Over time, pavement becomes rutted or broken and shows it through a pattern of tiny cracks which resembles the hide of an alligator. Crack filling the pavement at this point doesn’t offer superior results, so consider paving your driveway again.

2. There Are Potholes or Broken Edges

Vehicles are heavy, and years of wear and tear on your driveway can cause potholes, cracks, and other damage not easily repaired. If you have multiple potholes or crumbling or broken edges, your best choice is to have it repaved.

3. It’s Been a Long Time Since It Was Paved

Asphalt paving typically lasts 15 years without seal coating it and longer if it has been seal coated. If your driveway is near that mark, you’ll need to repave it sooner rather than later.

A professional paving company can inspect your driveway and make recommendations if you’re still uncertain about when the right time to repave your driveway is. The specialists at Beausoleil & Sons provide repair and paving services for both commercial and residential clients in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Call (401) 632-0203 for a free estimate, or learn more about their paving services online.