NOVI · OAKLAND COUNTY

Driveway Lifting: Fix Sinking Slabs and Poor Drainage

See how driveway lifting can correct garage-lip drops, uneven joints, pooling water and dangerous transitions.

Driveway slabs commonly settle near the garage, along aggressively edged sides or where construction fill was not fully compacted. The result may be a sharp bump, a low spot that holds water or a slab that directs water toward the house.

What driveway lifting can correct

  • A dropped slab at the garage threshold
  • Uneven joints between driveway sections
  • Low areas contributing to poor drainage
  • Voids beneath otherwise solid concrete
  • Trip edges along adjacent walks
  • Why joint maintenance matters

    Open control and expansion joints give water a direct path into the base. After correcting slab elevations, appropriate joint caulking can help limit water intrusion. MI Concrete Lifting offers commercial-grade flexible joint sealing as a related service.

    What to expect

    Most driveway lifting projects are completed in hours rather than days. Job length depends on the number and size of slabs, access, void conditions and how far each section must move.

    For driveway lifting in Novi, Oakland County and surrounding communities, call or text MI Concrete Lifting at 517-294-1815 or request an estimate through MIConcreteLifting.com.