Why Is My Driveway Cracking? Repair vs. Replace (Columbus, OH)

Cracks happen to almost every driveway eventually. The question is whether you've got a cosmetic hairline or a failing slab.

Common causes in Ohio

Freeze-thaw cycles · poor or washed-out base · no reinforcement · missing control joints · tree roots · heavy vehicles on a thin slab · settling soil.

Which cracks are serious?

• Hairline/surface: usually cosmetic — seal them.
• Wide, uneven, heaving: structural — base/reinforcement failed.
• Sinking sections: base washout — often fixable with leveling.

Repair or replace?

Repair/level if the slab is mostly sound. Replace if it's widely cracked, crumbling, or badly heaved. We'll give you the honest call.