Fixing low spots in the driveway?

We hired a company that specialized in lifting concrete to be level. Process is called "mud jacking". procedure was done in less than a day with no damage and is still level after 5 years. A little pricey but less than the cost of tearing it out and replacing.

Yep, mud jacking is the way to go to raise concrete already set up.

Hi Steve

Found a couple ideas for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB2Gjsuu_I4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM-ZmBw5T-A

I agree with the mud jacking, also take a look at your eave troughs and downspouts, they could be contributing to the flooding.

Apply patching material to each low spot in the driveway. Follow the instructions on the package, since each brand has a slightly different application. In most cases, you will brush the patching material onto the driveway and roll it smooth with a long-handled roller and brush. You can purchase a special brush and roller applicator at the hardware store when you buy the patching material. Apply driveway coating or emulsified liquid on top to bond the patching material to the driveway underneath.

Smooth the patched areas with a driveway roller. You can rent a driveway roller from your local hardware store, and using one makes fixing and sealing your driveway a lot easier. The driveway roller is designed to hook to your lawn tractor, and you can simply drive the tractor over the driveway surface to tamp it down. If you do not have a lawn tractor, you can use a hand tamper to tamp down the patched areas and make them even.

New concrete will not adhere to old. If the slope is extreme you would need to use a polymer modified concrete resurfacing compound. If the slope is not that bad you can resurface the concrete. You can put on thin multiple layers to smooth it out and create the slope you need. I recently resurfaced my entry landing and steps. I needed two 1/4" layers to create the slope i needed. This stuff is stronger than the original concrete.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/staircases/patching-resurfacing-painting-entryway-and-steps-44440119

Here are a few videos on resurfacing concrete

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkl3bY7Z88k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnni21S9P2w

We had a similar issue. My husband laid cap blocks at the entrance and sloped with concrete. Basically a speed bump. You might also need a small trench as well to divert it.

Hello. Are the gutters functioning as they should? Also I wonder if adding some Belgian block to the driveway edges could help prevent the pooling from collecting.

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/driveways/21016586/how-to-install-belgian-block-driveway-edging

Your driveway has likely settled which is normal. Contact a few concrete or driveway companies to see what they’d charge to re-level.

Hi Steve, if your driveway is made of concrete, you can use a self leveling concrete, hope this link helps you out,

https://www.hunker.com/12489164/how-to-pour-a-leveling-layer-of-concrete-over-the-existing-uneven-old-concrete-floor

Yes you need to install a drain right in front of the driveway to pull water away small narrow you could do your self gravel under it grate on toppvc pipe leading away from house

Here is a good article https://peppershomeandgarden.com/sloping-driveway-drainage-solutions/

Trench or slot drains are usually installed at the end of the drive before the garage to prevent the water from coming inside the garage.