OT: concrete driveway advise Options

[thomasotten]

I have a problem. My house and driveway is lower than the street level. Usually, when this is the case, they will build a slight rise or berm into the driveway near the street, to keep the street water out. Unfortunately, there is no berm, and when there are heavy rains, I get a lot of street water. I have determined that if I built a berm only 3" high, it would prevent the majority of the street water from entering. So my question is this: Can I build a berm out of concrete directly over my existing driveway? Would it stick, would it break off? Any tips on how to do this so that it lasts? It would very much resemble a speed bump, same proportions.

Thanks,

Thomas

[GeorgeRud]

I would check with your public works department from your city before undertaking any modifications. It may not be that bad in your neck of the woods, but here in Chicagoland you have to be sure that everything has been checked by the city engineer, or they may make you pull it all out and start again. I don't think they'll approve anything that would impede the drainage of the roadway, which your proposal may do.

You may be better off to try to design a drain system that drains the water that comes down the driveway rather than trying to dam it off at the entrance.