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A cracked driveway in Florida is common — many cracks are surface-level from shrinkage or sun, but wide, uneven, or spreading cracks can point to a base or settling problem underneath.
Plan it — not an emergency.
Common causes:
• Normal shrinkage and temperature cracking at the surface
• A washed-out or poorly compacted base below
• Tree roots or soil movement lifting the slab
• Heavy loads on a thin or unreinforced slab
• Sealing a wide, uneven crack without checking the base
• Cracks paired with a section that has sunk or heaved
• Ignoring a crack that keeps widening season to season
• No proof of insurance or a track record — Florida doesn't license this trade, so those are what protect you
Are cracks in a concrete driveway a problem?
It depends on the crack. Fine, shallow shrinkage cracks are normal and mostly cosmetic — they can be sealed to keep water out. Wide, uneven, or spreading cracks, especially with one side sunk or lifted, suggest the base moved, and that's worth evaluating before just filling it.
Should I seal or replace a cracked driveway?
Minor surface cracks can be sealed to stop water getting in and washing out the base further. A driveway with widespread cracking, sunken sections, or crumbling concrete is past sealing and is a candidate for leveling or replacement. The crack pattern and whether the slab has moved guide the call.
Concrete crack / spall repair: $300–$2,500 (typical ~$800)
Patching cracks, spalling, or surface damage; extent and whether resurfacing is needed drive it.
Curated Florida 2026 estimate — installed cost for a typical FL single-family home, not a bid.
Florida does NOT issue a state license for this trade (local licensing was preempted for most non-structural trades). What protects you instead: general-liability insurance, workers’ comp, and a real track record — exactly what our verification checks.
Whether a permit applies depends on scope — when in doubt, ask the county building department before work starts.
Basis: HB 735 (2021) local-license preemption.
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Covered: Lee · Pinellas · Sarasota · Charlotte · Hillsborough · Manatee | As of 2026-07-15 | Local numbers appear only when the sample is large enough to protect privacy.