The title of this blog post might seem like an odd question, but if your walkways and patios are cracked or lifting upward, you have a higher risk of someone tripping and falling on your property when they are visiting over the holidays. Now is the perfect time to redo any broken walkways, patios, the front porch, and even your driveway. You don’t want the holidays ruined by an unnecessary accident that leaves someone injured. Luxury Landscape Supply has the materials you need to repair your property’s cement or rock fixtures.
Tripping and Falling
The holidays are a time for celebration. They are a time to get together and catch up. Family and friends converge upon your property to enjoy food, drink, and plenty of laughter. Nothing can ruin this more quickly than someone falling and hurting themselves on your property.
If your walkways have cracks in them or tree roots underneath them, it can be easy for someone to trip on the walkway and end up with a broken hip or other injury. This is especially true if your walkways are not lit at night and the person is walking on them in the dark.
The same is true with your patios. A smooth surface prevents people from tripping and falling. It’s important to make sure that your patios are in excellent shape before your company arrives. You do not want someone injuring themselves, especially if they have been drinking.
You may also have someone trip and fall on your front porch or up the steps if they are broken. Falling accidents can also occur in your driveway if this is not an even surface. Failure to repair any of these surfaces can lead to a lawsuit if someone ends up injured. If your homeowner’s insurance will not cover the medical bills, you may become personally liable.
Things That Cause Damage
Some of the things that cause damage to your cement or rock fixtures include tree roots, ground shifts, and excess weight on top of the walkways, patio, front porch, or driveway. For example, if you have a heavy RV parked on a driveway that was not designed to handle the weight, the driveway will crack easily. Tree roots can easily lift your walkways and make them dangerous to walk on. Inspect your property before the holidays to find any and all damage.
Then, call Luxury Landscape Supply in Lawrenceville, GA, for all of the supplies you need to repair the damage. In fact, why not upgrade your walkways and patios to beautiful stone ones.