What Causes One Side of a Driveway to Sink?

Learn the most common sinking driveway causes, including poor compaction, erosion, drainage, edge loss, and heavy loads, when to inspect.

The most common sinking driveway causes are usually below or beside the slab rather than on its visible surface. Uneven soil compaction, erosion from runoff, lost edge support, disturbed fill, tree roots, and repeated heavy vehicle loads can all cause one wheel path or driveway edge to settle lower than the rest. The pattern matters […]