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Your homeu2019s foundation and your driveway might seem like totally separate things, but theyu2019re more connected than you think! Water is often the culprit, causing problems for both. Are you noticing cracks in your driveway and worrying about your foundation? For expert foundation leak repair, and to get to the bottom of these interconnected issues, contact westcoastdrainage.com. They can diagnose and fix the root of the problem.
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Click to edit Master title style Ways to Tell if Your Foundation Leak is Affecting Your Asphalt Driveway (And Vice Versa) 1
Click to edit Master title style Your home’s foundation and your driveway might seem like totally separate things, but they’re more connected than you think! Water is often the culprit, causing problems for both. Are you noticing cracks in your driveway and worrying about your foundation? For expert foundation leak repair, and to get to the bottom of these interconnected issues, contact westcoastdrainage.com. They can diagnose and fix the root of the problem. 2 2
Click to edit Master title style Driveway Sinkhole If a section of your asphalt driveway is sinking or developing a noticeable dip, especially near the house, it’s a serious warning sign. This often means the soil underneath is eroding, and that erosion can be caused by a foundation leak washing away the supporting ground. 3 3
Click to edit Master title style Criss-Cross Cracks If you see a network of cracks spreading across your driveway, particularly if they seem to originate from the area closest to your house, it could indicate foundation movement. A shifting foundation can put stress on the driveway, leading to those telltale cracks. 4 4
Click to edit Master title style Puddles (That Aren’t from Rain) Are you seeing puddles on your driveway even when it hasn’t rained recently? This could be water seeping up from a foundation leak below. The water pressure finds the path of least resistance, and that might be through cracks in your asphalt. 5 5
Click to edit Master title style Driveway Pushing Upwards Your driveway’s section pushing upwards happens when the soil beneath becomes saturated with water, often from a foundation leak. The expanding soil exerts pressure on the asphalt, causing it to bulge. 6 6
Click to edit Master title style Edge Erosion If you are starting to find soil and debris pushed to the edge of the driveway, or eroded from the area, check your foundations water outlet points. The constant running water will find the edges of your driveway and start to degrade it. 7 7
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