Paving Aprons: The Simple Upgrade to Keep Your Home Dry and Safe

You may not have thought much about the space just outside your walls, but that little strip of paving around your house? It’s doing a whole lot more than just looking neat. It’s called a paving apron (or a splash apron if you want to sound fancy), and at Unitech SA, we believe every home should have one.

Think of it as a raincoat for your house’s foundation — it quietly keeps things dry, safe, and in good shape for years to come.

So, what exactly is a paving apron?

It’s a paved strip that runs along the base of your exterior walls — typically made from concrete, bricks, or asphalt — and its main job is to steer rainwater away from your house. Simple? Yes. Effective? Absolutely.

Why should you care?

Because water is sneaky. It seeps, it pools, it erodes. And without a proper paving apron, it’s heading straight for your foundation.

At Unitech SA, we’ve seen the damage water can do — crumbling foundations, rising damp, cracked walls, sagging paving — and we know how to stop it before it starts.

Here’s what a paving apron really does for you:

Keeps rainwater moving away from your walls — no sneaky puddles.
Protects your foundation from erosion and long-term water damage.
Reduces maintenance (who has time or budget for constant repairs?).
Prevents slippery surfaces right where you walk — that’s safety sorted.
Saves your landscaping from washing away every time it rains.
Adds value — because a neat, well-drained home always looks better.

Our team does it properly

At Unitech SA, we don’t just slap down some bricks and call it a day. We:

• Design it with intention – The slope matters. The width matters. Water needs a clear exit strategy.

• Use the right materials – Durable, weatherproof, and built to last.

• Install it professionally – Because if it’s not done right, it doesn’t work. And we like things that work

The not-so-small difference it makes

If you’ve ever stepped out your back door and into a swampy mess, or noticed weird cracks creeping up your walls, your home might be crying out for a paving apron. The good news? We can fix it. Quickly, properly, and with the kind of finish that makes your home look great too.

Ready to protect your home?

Let us help you future-proof your home with a professionally designed and installed paving apron. At Unitech SA, we’ve got the experience, the team, and the right tools to get the job done — neatly, safely, and with the care your home deserves.

Get in touch. We’ll take a walk around your property, have a chat, and sort it out — rain or shine.

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