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

[EdwardBlume]

Can I ask a dumb question???

Wouldn't the city / county be responsible for drainage and shouldn't they keep water off your property? Aren't you doing them a favor by channeling their water?

[Randal]

Can I ask a dumb question???

Wouldn't the city / county be responsible for drainage and shouldn't they keep water off your property? Aren't you doing them a favor by channeling their water?

II was going to post the same thing. My place is exactly like yours. High street with a steep (downhill) driveway right into the garage.

We also have a sump drain between two garages, but be careful here as if you get a ton of water and if the drain is clogged, your garage will flood. And it might happen in the middle of the night or when you are away. Ask me how I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Anyway I called the city and told them their street engineering was flooding my garage and they came right out, put in a 4" asphalt burm and now the driveway doesn't get any runoff from the street.