FH 14.8: Driveway Has Settled

Driveways shall be graded so that water does not accumulate at or near the building. Subsidencein other parts of a driveway is not covered by the statutory warranty.

One-Year - Work and Materials• Subsidence of the land around the building or along utility lines, alterations by thehomeowner such as landscaping or improper maintenance is excluded from the statutorywarranty.

Driveways not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.

Disturbed soil will naturally consolidate and cannot practically be prevented from moving. Frostheaves may also produce seasonal movement where the driveway meets the garage.Heavy loads imposed on a driveway can cause local depressions.