⬆️ Your Driveway’s Sinking in Culver City… Now What?

You know that little thump‑bump you feel when you’re backing out of the driveway? Yeah, that one. Or maybe you’ve started doing that awkward extra “step up” to avoid tripping on the uneven part by the sidewalk.

Yep. Your driveway’s sinking. And you’re probably wondering, why me?

Why This Happens (a.k.a. The Blame Game)

• Water being sneaky
  Even though we’re in Southern California, water still causes half the problems around here. Sprinklers, over‑watering, or even a mystery leak underground can wash the dirt out from under your driveway. Once the soil disappears, the concrete above starts to sag.

• Shortcuts from way back when
  If the crew who built your driveway cut corners—like skipping proper soil prep—that decision will catch up years later. And, of course, it shows up for you now.

• Tree roots doing their thing
  Roots don’t care that you paid good money for your driveway. They’re just chasing water. If that water’s under your slab, the roots are headed there.

• Earthquakes (because, Culver City)
  Even the little ones mess with the soil. Next thing you know, your concrete isn’t sitting quite where it used to.

The Good News

Here’s the part most people don’t realize: you don’t usually have to tear the whole thing out.

There’s this neat fix called concrete lifting (sometimes people call it slab jacking). Basically, we:

1. Drill a few tiny holes.

2. Inject special foam under the slab.

3. The foam expands and lifts your driveway back where it belongs.

That’s it. No dumpsters in your front yard. No jackhammers at 7 a.m.
We’re in and out in a day, and you can usually drive on it that same afternoon. Oh—and it costs way less than replacing everything.

The Not‑So‑Good News

There’s one catch: sinking concrete doesn’t magically “settle back” on its own. The dip you’re bumping over now? It’ll be worse next year. And that uneven slab by your walkway? Eventually, someone’s going to catch a toe on it—and that’s a broken wrist waiting to happen.

Here’s What You Do

If this sounds a little too familiar, just call us at Culver City Concrete. We’ll swing by, take a look, and tell you exactly what’s going on. Free check, no pressure, no weird sales pitch.

We’ll keep it simple: What needs fixing, what doesn’t, and what the smartest option is. Because honestly? Nobody should feel like their driveway is part of an obstacle course.

Let’s make it smooth again—so you can forget about it and just enjoy pulling into your driveway.