Over time, it’s normal for sidewalks and driveways to settle by shifting and moving, creating cracks, and making walkways uneven. These cracks and uneven walkways can become tripping hazards for you and elderly family visitors, so it can be a great idea to fix these issues. Any ground that slopes towards your house can allow water to seep through imperfections in the foundation, which can cause a flooded or damp basement or crawl spaces, creating wood rot, and mold. Ignoring these issues will eventually cost homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs. This is how to inspect your sidewalks and driveways.

This is a Preventative Maintenance Task!

Sealing cracks keeps water from getting into cracks and affecting the ground underneath. If water seeps into the cracks and freezes, it can cause the gap to expand and cause more damage. If you prevent the cracking from getting worse, you will save a lot on long-term damage repair.

Tasks can be done by: Homeowner, handyman, concrete and asphalt contractor

How To Inspect Your Concrete Sidewalks and Driveways | Task Steps

Step 1 – Inspect asphalt and concrete around your home

• Check for cracks that need to be filled.
• You’re also going to need to inspect for uneven concrete. As ground shifts, it can cause disruptions in walkways or driveways. Make sure there aren’t any tripping hazards that could potentially hurt someone.

Step 2 – Fix asphalt & concrete problem areas

• Use concrete caulk or a crack repair product, which will bond to the type of asphalt or concrete you have. If there are large cracks or damage beyond your ability, call your trusted HomeTeam professional.
  • Tool List: caulking gun, concrete trowel
  • Supply List & Costs: caulk – concrete  $5

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