Driveway Design in Centreville VA: 5 Ways to Plan for Winter Weather

If you are considering a new driveway design for your Centreville VA home, you need to consider how your driveway design will work for you in all four seasons. Here are 5 ways to plan your driveway design for a Centreville VA winter:

1. Install a heated driveway; a warming system can be installed under new driveway construction that will melt away snow and ice, and can be controlled from your home.
2. Plan to leave an open area for plows to put snow, such as a large area at the end of the driveway, or space on either side of the driveway.
3. Don’t place lighting or gates next to the driveway, because they could be damaged by plows, or a car that skids on the ice.
4. Keep the landscaping a good distance from the driveway, and keep it visible.
5. Lower the grade of your driveway. If you are designing a new driveway and the grade can be flexible, always choose the less steep grade. This will make it easier to get in and out of, in the event of snow or ice, and also make it easier to plow.

For more information on driveway design for homes in Centreville VA, please contact Premier Paving & Planting. With nearly 30 years of driveway installation experience in the metro Washington DC area, our work is top quality. We take into account the entire landscape when planning and designing your new paver driveway, and work meticulously to create a level, weather-resistant surface that takes a beating all year round, requires minimal repair and upkeep, and continues to look and perform beautifully as it ages.