Inspección de Instalación de Entrada

1. Verify base material depth (4-6" for concrete, 6-8" for asphalt driveways)

2. Check compaction — surface should feel firm, no soft spots

3. Verify grading slopes away from garage and house (minimum 1/8" per foot)

4. Check that topsoil and organics were removed before base was placed

5. Verify subgrade drainage — no standing water issues in the area

6. Check base extends at least 12" beyond driveway edges

- Insufficient base depth — cracking and settling

- Poor compaction — driveway cracks from settling

- Topsoil left under base — decomposes and settles

- Wrong slope direction — water runs toward garage

- No edge support — driveway cracks at edges

1. For concrete: check thickness (minimum 4", 5-6" at edges and where vehicles turn)

2. Check control joints — spaced every 8-10 feet in each direction, 1/4 of slab depth

3. Check surface finish — broom finish for traction (not smooth/slick)

4. For asphalt: check thickness (minimum 2" wearing course over 2" base course)

5. Verify surface is smooth without roller marks, segregation, or raveling

6. Check transitions to garage floor and street — smooth, no lip or bump

7. Pour water on surface — should drain completely, no puddles

- Control joints too far apart (concrete cracks randomly)

- Surface too smooth (slippery when wet)

- Asphalt surface segregated (rocky areas mixed with smooth)

- Low spots that hold water (puddles freeze in winter)

- Lip at garage entrance (bumpy entry)

- Concrete poured too thin at edges

1. Pour water on the driveway at various points — should flow away from the house

2. Check that no water can run into the garage

3. Verify driveway crown or cross-slope for drainage

4. Check driveway-to-street transition — water should not pool at the end

5. Verify any drain inlets or channels are functional

6. Check edges — water should not erode alongside the driveway

7. After rain: inspect for any standing water or puddles

- Water flows toward garage or house

- Standing water on driveway surface

- No cross-slope for drainage

- Edge erosion from water runoff

- Drain inlet clogged or missing