Slurry sealing is a low-cost preventative measure for footways which seals the surface from water ingress and provides a new texture.

Over time, footways can suffer minor damage as it is patched from utility company access and the surface can lose its texture.

Carrying out the work

Before slurry sealing, patching of larger damage is carried out as necessary. Adjacent driveways, gulleys and kerbs are taped to maintain their finish.

On the day, the slurry treatment is spread and brushed over the path to form a level, textured surface.

Paths being treated will need to be closed for the work to take place and will remain closed while the slurry sets.

How you can help

To allow works to start on time and keep disruption to a minimum, there are a few things you can do to help us.

Before work starts

  • look out for yellow advance warning signs with specific details of the path closure a few days before the work (information about the work will be sent directly to any properties with frontages in the works area)
  • please leave seals and tape on the paths

On the day and during the work

  • please move your car off the path and adjacent road before the road is closed
  • please keep to signed diversion routes/paths
  • please keep children and pets well away from the work – for safety and cleanliness

After the work

  • our workforce will return to untape drains and manhole covers
  • the site will be cleared and cleaned