Cracks in driveway
Answer: call a handyman.
Cracks in a concrete or asphalt driveway are more than cosmetic — water seeps in, freezes, and widens the damage each winter. Small hairline cracks can be sealed as a DIY project, but spreading spider-web patterns, heaving sections, or cracks wider than a quarter-inch signal foundation movement or sub-base failure that needs a professional assessment. A handyman can patch and seal minor damage, while severe cases may need a concrete contractor.
Who to call
For this problem, call a: Handyman
Symptoms to look for
- Visible cracks running along or across the driveway surface
- Sections of driveway heaving upward or sinking unevenly
- Weeds growing through crack lines
- Puddles forming in low spots where the surface has settled
- Pieces of concrete or asphalt crumbling at crack edges
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