Paved areas across Worcestershire take a battering in winter. Plex Group shares the seasonal care steps that protect patios, paths, and driveways throughout the colder months.
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Leaf debris, moss, and dirt trap moisture against the surface and into joints. Before the first frost, clear all debris and apply a biocidal cleaner to prevent algae growth. In clay-heavy areas like Evesham, Cheltenham, and Moreton-in-Marsh, surfaces hold moisture longer — making autumn cleaning especially important. Use a low-pressure setting to avoid dislodging jointing compound.
Walk your patio or path after a heavy rain before winter sets in. Any pooling indicates a drainage problem that will worsen when water freezes. Repoint cracked or open joints with polymeric compound before temperatures drop — water in open joints freezes, expands, and lifts slabs. Clear all ACO channels and soakaways of leaves and silt.
Natural stone and concrete benefit from a breathable sealant before winter — particularly important for sandstone and limestone patios across Burford and Stratford-upon-Avon. When frost arrives, use calcium chloride or grit rather than rock salt, which corrodes stone and concrete. Plex Group provides maintenance visits across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire to prepare paved areas for winter.

A 10-day full-property hardscape overhaul in Guiting Power, featuring French Dolomite Limestone porcelain throughout, a bespoke pergola over an outdoor kitchenette, and full perimeter drainage.
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A 6-day boundary extension and fence installation in Kingham, built using tongue and groove cladding to create a seamless, architectural finish.

A 20 year old timber deck replaced with frosted blue composite boarding, a custom step, and a built-in fish pond access hatch
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Plex Group provides winter preparation and maintenance visits for patios, paths, and driveways across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. Whether you need resealing, repointing, or drainage clearing in Cheltenham, Evesham, or Burford, we keep your paved areas performing year-round. Get in touch to book.
A little preparation in autumn saves significant repair costs in spring. Plex Group provides professional paving maintenance across Worcestershire, Cheltenham, Burford, and beyond.
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