Cracks in the Driveway

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Just a question Wayne.
If you give the wrong information ( telling them to use a certain material or product ) and it backfires and causes more problems and greater damage to the drive, can you be held liable.
The driveway sealer for tar-mat drives is no brain'er most of the time.
But certain sealers, on cement drives, can cause and adverse reaction to colored concrete. Its not that simple a fix as to advise caulk and that,s it.
Just asking.
That 300 foot redo would cost a pretty penny, and now who knows how deep they dug the base?

[Bruce A. King]

Best practice is to report all cracks in all materials as a note in the body of the report for future reference. I am seeing some buyers more worried about small common cracks in the driveway more than the age of the water heater or roof.

[Wayne B. Wilson]

Originally Posted by ryoung7

Just a question Wayne.
If you give the wrong information ( telling them to use a certain material or product ) and it backfires and causes more problems and greater damage to the drive, can you be held liable.
The driveway sealer for tar-mat drives is no brain'er most of the time.
But certain sealers, on cement drives, can cause and adverse reaction to colored concrete. Its not that simple a fix as to advise caulk and that,s it.
Just asking.
That 300 foot redo would cost a pretty penny, and now who knows how deep they dug the base?

I do not tell them how to fix it Robert Just advise to seal it.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Originally Posted by wwilson3

I do not tell them how to fix it Robert Just advise to seal it.

I never give advise on repairs, even if they ask me Mr.Wilson.
I explain that its a conflict of interest ( to Me ). Been doing that for 4 years now.
I wanted Mr.G Strump to see everything in play.

Thanks Wayne.

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

I think the best you can so is to tell them whether cracking is likely to continue, and if you don't know... tell them that.

With shrinkage cracks, inadequately spaced control joints or inadequate original compaction, it's probably stable. If soils in the area are known to be unstable with changes in moisture content, cracking may continue.

Corrections will vary with the cause. For cracks that have stabilized, they s should be filled "with an appropriate material". Suggest one if you feel confident.

For sections that have suffered vertical displacement... that's a trip hazard and should be corrected (getting into a different area here).

For problems relating to soil moisture content... recommend improving drainage. It may be trickier if an underslab pipe leak is the source.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Bravo Mr.Shepard.
The words I was striving fore.
Only I must learn to be concise in my narrative.

[Greg Strump]

I appreciate all your responses, especially Kenton Shepard and Robert Young.

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Common　damage or deterioration such as: cracks, movement, or spalling was noted at the surface of the drive. Typical and ongoing homeowner maintenance will include sealing any gaps or cracks at the drive　to help prevent future deterioration or a trip potential.


Abnormal cracks,　offsets, deterioration or movement was noted at the surface of the drive. This can cause a tripping hazard and should be repaired as needed.

Substantial cracks, gaps and/or offsets in the　surface of the drive were noted. This can cause a tripping hazard and should be repaired as needed.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Originally Posted by gstrump

I appreciate all your responses, especially Kenton Shepard and Robert Young.

Mr.Strump.
I am glad if I helped.
Please come to the board and talk, express opinion, learn, converse.
I see you are new and do not be shy to open your mind and ask questions.
If some here challenging in nature, Tell them.
Its a place to learn and learn you must, so please come always, and come running in to you new vocation.
Good for you Mr.Strump.

Sure no relations to Donald Strump?