Posts in category "blog-entry"

Paving repair in Manchester

Sometime in life stuff goes wrong; it just happens. The car exhaust falls off, the boiler breaks, your laptop won’t switch on or your phone charger mysteriously stops working; we’ve all been there, but it’s reassuring to know that whatever it is that has broken can be fixed. Sometimes the worst part is not knowing Read More

International driveways

Here at Planet Surfacing, we’ve been thoroughly enjoying the World Cup and we’re pretty sad now that the tournament is finally over. What are we supposed to watch on TV now there’s no football? You’d have to have had your head firmly buried in the sand not to take note of the World Cup. Football Read More

Creating the perfect driveways in Manchester whatever the weather

It does suck sometimes living in a climate where the weather can switch and change from one day to the next, sadly, that’s what Great Britain is famous for – the most unpredictable weather imaginable. You can venture a few hours down the road into the south of the country and be graced with 30 Read More

A driveway that your car will be proud to occupy

Everyone wants a smart car sitting on their driveway, actually let’s just clear that up, not a “smart car” – let’s face it, nobody wants one of those. But a super smart, stylish car donning their driveway is something that’s on everybody’s wish list. However, what’s underneath the car is just as important. Your driveway Read More

Getting your driveway back up to scratch

Wear and tear happens to everything, from our clothing and shoes, to our homes and appliances. Even we start to suffer the effects of ageing from a certain point! And the same can be said for your driveway. Over time, general wear and tear can make your driveway look unsightly and you may find yourself Read More

An iconic paving

It was Judy Garland’s birthday last week, which got us thinking about one of our favourite films, The Wizard of Oz. The yellow brick road from The Wizard of Oz is probably the most iconic piece of paving of all time. It’s the colourful path that takes Dorothy from the Munchkin Land, all the way Read More

Not quite corporal punishment

We all know that kids can be a little messy, especially when it comes to their bedrooms. But when you were a kid, did your dad ever move the entire contents of your bedroom out on to the driveway as punishment for not keeping it clean and tidy? Sounds absurd doesn’t it, but it’s just Read More

Pointing you in the right direction

Looking for a new driveway with imprinted concrete in Manchester, but don’t know which way to turn? Let us help you here at Planet Surfacing. We have over 20 years’ experience in the field and can advise you on the best type of design to suit your driveway. A popular pattern at the minute for Read More

Inside and out

Thinking that the outside of your house isn’t as important as the interior is a huge mistake to make. In fact, it’s just as important to take care of the exterior of your house as it is to decorate your bedroom or living room. You can often get bored with the outside of your house Read More

The sun has disappeared

Okay so the beautiful weather hasn’t lasted, surprise, surprise, and we’re now back to good ol’ rain again! Let’s not pretend we didn’t see it coming though. The UK is notorious for many things and rubbish weather probably takes the top spot. But there are other things can let some light into our lives and Read More