what can i do about this?

[A+]

When the house was built, the builder poured concrete over some water or sewage pipe or something, so they had to break it up and pour more concrete without covering the lid to this pipe. Well, they did a piss poor job at it and it has always been uneven. Now it seems to be getting worse and everyone that walks past it trips over it. This is my problem right? Its my driveway but its close to the sidewalk. Theres nothing the city can do?

[mstng86]

holy shit. that sucks.

[A+]

holy shit. that sucks.

yeah, it gets worse every summer. Now i can stick my damn fingers in.

[Lone Sailor]

Your driveway, your problem.

You will need to have someone come in and pull off the two joints on concrete that are sinking, then have them check to make sure there is no water or sewage leaking underneath that is causing the failure. If there are no leaks then whoever put the concrete down didn't compact that soil properly and now it is settling over time. I find those all the time being in the underground utility industry.

[A+]

fudge! Sounds expensive.

[BradM]

yeah, it gets worse every summer. Now i can stick my damn fingers in.

You tried sticking anything else in it?

[A+]

You tried sticking anything else in it?

passionate love making has been involved but thats neither here nor there. I might just tear up the whole drive and leave it as dirt

[lowthreeohz]

Your driveway, your problem.

You will need to have someone come in and pull off the two joints on concrete that are sinking, then have them check to make sure there is no water or sewage leaking underneath that is causing the failure. If there are no leaks then whoever put the concrete down didn't compact that soil properly and now it is settling over time. I find those all the time being in the underground utility industry.

Wouldn't the city be on the hook for the portion of it thats in their ROW?

[A+]

That spot on the right side is the reason why they had to redo the concrete. Its the lid to something, idk what. I might check with the city to see what they say but I don't expect them to help me or anything.

[A+]

OK, maybe not..
" Sidewalk or Drive Approach Repairs / Replacements
The adjacent property owner is responsible for all repairs or replacement of sidewalks and drive approaches. Hazardous conditions should be reported to the City Services Dispatch at 3-1-1 when dialing from inside the city limits, or 214-670-5111 when dialing from outside the city limits.

Permanent repairs made with concrete may be done by the property owner or a private contractor provided a permit is issued by the City of Dallas Permit Center, 320 E. Jefferson 214-948-4290. The City of Dallas Public Works and Transportation Department has a cost/share program to assist homeowners with the replacement of sidewalks, curbs and drive approaches."

[petyweestraw]

How bout pumping it. Buddy had his done. Company came out. Jacked it up and pumped concrete under it and all is well.

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[ceyko]

I was going to mention that as well - but I don't know who in the area actually does it.

How bout pumping it. Buddy had his done. Company came out. Jacked it up and pumped concrete under it and all is well.

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[GeorgeG.]

OK, maybe not..
" Sidewalk or Drive Approach Repairs / Replacements
The adjacent property owner is responsible for all repairs or replacement of sidewalks and drive approaches. Hazardous conditions should be reported to the City Services Dispatch at 3-1-1 when dialing from inside the city limits, or 214-670-5111 when dialing from outside the city limits.

Permanent repairs made with concrete may be done by the property owner or a private contractor provided a permit is issued by the City of Dallas Permit Center, 320 E. Jefferson 214-948-4290. The City of Dallas Public Works and Transportation Department has a cost/share program to assist homeowners with the replacement of sidewalks, curbs and drive approaches."

Seems to me that the city is just trying to convince the property owner that it's their problem but in reality, the city is responsible.

[Lone Sailor]

Wouldn't the city be on the hook for the portion of it thats in their ROW?

Not unless they have recently done some work within the right of way that immediately affected his driveway. The driveway, even within the utility easement, is still the part of his owned property. Something like a curb would be something the city would fix, or a broken water or sewer pipe that is on City's side of the easement.

[Lone Sailor]

fudge! Sounds expensive.

Not really. It's a fairly simple and quick job. They will be able to tell easily if there is a leak without having to dig down very far.