Home & Garden Maintenance & Repairs

How to Correct Pounding Pavement Drainage

By Home & Garden Last updated Wednesday, May/29/2024

1). Sweep the pavement thoroughly and use a pressure washer to remove objects that allow water to pool on the surface. Clear any debris blocking the pavement's drains with the broom and pressure washer as well.
2). Dig a swale on either side of the pavement. Swales, which are shallow ditches that are wider than they are deep, are sloped away from the pavement to redistribute water back to your lawn.
3). Place perforated drainage pipes at the bottom of the swales to collect the water and direct it to a specific area, such as the end of your driveway. Cover the pipes with river rock to hide them.
4). Hire an expert to resurface your pavement. The driveway could have cracks that allow water to pool and cause even more damage. An expert will apply a new layer of asphalt to the surface and then use a rolling machine to level and smooth the layer.

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