What is a Driveway Approach
The term driveway approach is often used in real estate conversations and can be an important part of your property, but what exactly is it. A driveway approach is also referred to as a “curb cut” or a “driveway sidewalk section” in many conversations. What these terms refer to is the area between the public roadway or curb-line, and the beginning of your property and entryway. This section is used for entry and exit of your private entryway. Often times the a public sidewalk cuts directly across the driveway approach, which is why the term “driveway sidewalk section” is often used. Another important thing to note is this section is considered public land, not private property. This is important to note when it comes to installation or repairs.
Importance of a Driveway Approach
Having a well maintained and well constructed driveway approach is extremely important for multiple reasons. The first reason this section is important is due to the everyday use it receives. This section serves as both the main entry way and exit point of your driveway. You will pass over the driveway approach when you are coming home, or leaving and puling out onto the street. Having this area be constructed and installed as smoothly as possible will lower the chances of anything unexpected happening due to rough surfaces. Being able to smoothly and quickly pull out onto a main road can provide a sense of security and confidence needed in a lot of drivers.
A driveway approach is also important because it is seen by countless patrons on a daily basis. This is one of the most public facing aspects of your property, so it is important to have a nice appearance. Overall a well maintained driveway approach can increase property value and maintain a great visual presence for all who can see.
Driveway Apron
One of the most commonly seen styles of a driveway approaches is a driveway apron. What a driveway apron is is a layer of decorative covering, often seen as bricks or stone, that is located at the driveway approach. An apron will drastically improve the overall aesthetic of your entryway. Driveway aprons typically are only used for appearances, as the functionality of an apron is not an improvement on a standard approach. When looking into property value and overall looks, installing an apron can be one of the easiest ways to improve on both.
Maintenance of Driveway Approach
In order to have your approach be both as functional and as visually pleasing as possible, it is important to keep this area as well maintained as possible. It is important to not however, that this is public property, not private, so you must get the proper permits needed to do so. Although this is public property, the homeowner is still responsible for the costs and the initial set up of the service. The reason the city or town is not responsible for repairs is due to only the homeowner benefiting from the improvements. Another reason the responsibility falls onto the homeowner is there is no way for a city to efficiently monitor which approaches need maintenance or which homeowners desire maintenance.
With proper maintenance, a driveway approach will work wonders for your property.
