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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