> Answer a few questions about your driveway's material, damage, movement and drainage to see which repair to ask about. It does not diagnose hidden damage.

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# Driveway Condition Assessment

An uneven or cracked driveway can have a surface problem, a support problem, or a combination. This tool organizes the symptoms so you can ask about the appropriate type of work. It does not diagnose concealed conditions or certify the driveway as structurally sound.

## What the assessment asks

Record whether your driveway is asphalt, concrete, gravel or pavers; whether damage covers one small area or most of the surface; whether panels have moved vertically; whether potholes repeat; and whether water collects after rain. Note any damage next to a garage or public road. Never open a dangerous structure or perform intrusive testing to answer these questions.

## How the results are used

Limited surface wear may point toward maintenance or local patching if the supporting pavement is sound. A settled intact slab may warrant an assessment for [lifting](/driveway-leveling/). Extensive fractured concrete, recurring asphalt fatigue cracking or poor drainage may warrant a broader [repair-versus-replacement comparison](/guide/driveway-repair-vs-replacement/).

A category is not a promise that one technique will succeed. Photograph the whole driveway and affected area to help the contractor evaluate what site-specific inspection is necessary. [Request an estimate](/contact/) when you're ready.