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

[charliew]

Have you studied the natural flow of the water? Does the city have any drains that they could add one before your house and tie into the drainage system. Annexed usually means they want your taxes and they will provide the city resources to support you and your neighbors.

After that house in 72 I always remember about the low areas in housing choices. I live on a hill now. Only bad thing about that is the wind always blows and lightning always likes high points. You should see two big oaks and their battle scars from the bad weather.