Driveway Repair & Installation South Florida

Driveway Repair & Installation Across South Florida

Cracks, potholes, sinking pavers, standing water or a driveway that's simply done — Dr. Handyman Service repairs, resurfaces, seals and rebuilds concrete, paver and asphalt driveways, with the price put in writing before work starts.

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Driveway Repair

Crack routing and sealing, spalling repair, patching, sunken slab lifting and edge rebuilds.

Driveway Replacement

Full demolition, haul-off, base compaction and a new reinforced driveway built for Florida heat.

Resurfacing & Overlays

Micro-toppings, stamped and broom overlays that give a sound slab a brand-new surface.

Concrete Driveways

4" fiber or rebar-reinforced pours with proper joints, aprons and swale transitions.

Paver Driveways

Brick and travertine pavers set on a compacted base with polymeric sand and edge restraints.

Asphalt Driveways

New asphalt, overlays, pothole cut-outs, hot-rubber crack seal and seal coating.

Pressure Washing

Hot-water cleaning for mildew, algae, rust, tire marks and oil stains on any surface.

Sealing & Protection

Penetrating and film sealers that lock out salt, sun bleaching and stain absorption.

Drainage Corrections

Trench drains, catch basins, re-sloping and apron fixes that end standing water.

Potholes & Trip Hazards

Fast fixes for holes, lifted joints and uneven sections that damage tires and cause falls.

Driveway Extensions

Widen for a second car, add turnarounds, parking pads and RV or boat slabs.

Aprons & Approaches

Right-of-way aprons, curb cuts and sidewalk transitions built to municipal spec.

How a Driveway Job Runs

Four steps, and no pressure to sign at the door.

1. Tell us about the driveway

Answer a few questions in the assistant — surface type, size, and what's failing.

2. On-site measure

A driveway tech measures, checks drainage and base, and photographs the problem areas.

3. Written estimate

You get the recommended options in writing, with materials and scope spelled out.

4. Build and walk-through

Crews protect landscaping, pour or set, cure, and walk the finished driveway with you.

Illustrated Before & After Driveway Examples

These are illustrative example images, not photos of past customer jobs. They show the typical driveway conditions we’re called out for and the finish each repair or rebuild method produces.

Illustrative example, before: concrete driveway with wide spider cracks, potholes and weeds growing through the slab in front of a stucco home — Concrete · full replacement
Cracked concrete driveway replacement
Full tear-out and 4-inch fiber-reinforced concrete pour with new control joints, so the cracking has somewhere to go instead of splitting the slab.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, after: a broom-finished concrete driveway with straight control joints and clean edges along the lawn — Concrete · full replacement
Cracked concrete driveway replacement
Full tear-out and 4-inch fiber-reinforced concrete pour with new control joints, so the cracking has somewhere to go instead of splitting the slab.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, before: sunken brick paver driveway with washed-out joints, weeds and mildew staining — Pavers · re-level and seal
Sunken paver driveway re-leveled and sealed
Pavers lifted, base re-compacted with new bedding sand, herringbone pattern reset, then polymeric sand and sealer to keep joints from washing out.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, after: paver driveway re-leveled in a tight herringbone pattern with sealed, weed-free joints — Pavers · re-level and seal
Sunken paver driveway re-leveled and sealed
Pavers lifted, base re-compacted with new bedding sand, herringbone pattern reset, then polymeric sand and sealer to keep joints from washing out.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, before: faded asphalt driveway with alligator cracking and two water-filled potholes — Asphalt · overlay and crack seal
Asphalt resurfacing over alligator cracking
Potholes cut out and patched, then an asphalt overlay and hot-rubber crack seal to restore drainage and surface finish.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, after: smooth freshly paved black asphalt driveway with crisp edges beside a green lawn — Asphalt · overlay and crack seal
Asphalt resurfacing over alligator cracking
Potholes cut out and patched, then an asphalt overlay and hot-rubber crack seal to restore drainage and surface finish.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, before: narrow single-lane concrete driveway with two cars squeezed onto it and standing rainwater — Concrete · widening and drainage
Driveway extension with trench drain
Slab widened for a second vehicle with a trench drain added so storm runoff leaves the garage apron instead of pooling.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, after: widened concrete driveway with a new parking pad and black trench drain across the apron — Concrete · widening and drainage
Driveway extension with trench drain
Slab widened for a second vehicle with a trench drain added so storm runoff leaves the garage apron instead of pooling.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, before: concrete driveway covered in rust stains, oil spots and algae streaks — Concrete · clean and seal
Pressure washing and penetrating sealer
Hot-water surface cleaning with rust and oil treatment, followed by a breathable penetrating sealer.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Illustrative example, after: concrete driveway pressure washed to a bright clean gray finish with sealed, stain-free surface — Concrete · clean and seal
Pressure washing and penetrating sealer
Hot-water surface cleaning with rust and oil treatment, followed by a breathable penetrating sealer.
Illustrative example image, not a photo of a past customer job.

Why South Florida Driveways Fail Early

Heat cycling, a high water table and heavy summer rain are hard on driveways here. Concrete cracks when joints are cut too shallow or the sub-base was never compacted. Paver driveways sink when bedding sand washes out through open joints. Asphalt oxidizes and alligator-cracks once the binder dries out. Water that has nowhere to go accelerates all three, which is why we check slope, apron height and drainage before quoting any surface work.

Driveway Service Areas in South Florida

We take driveway work across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Miami-Dade County

Miami
Kendall
Doral
Hialeah
Coral Gables
Miami Beach
Homestead
Aventura

Broward County

Fort Lauderdale
Pembroke Pines
Coral Springs
Plantation
Hollywood
Davie
Weston
Sunrise

Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach
Boca Raton
Delray Beach
Boynton Beach
Wellington
Jupiter
Lake Worth
Palm Beach Gardens

Driveway Questions, Answered

Can you repair my driveway instead of replacing it?

Often yes. Hairline and mid-width cracks, isolated potholes, spalled edges and sunken paver sections can usually be repaired or resurfaced. Replacement is the answer when the base has failed, the slab has broken into shifting pieces, or the driveway no longer drains. Your estimate spells out the options we recommend so you decide.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Miami-Dade or Broward?

Price depends on square footage, thickness, demolition and haul-off, reinforcement, and whether the apron or swale section is included. Because those vary house to house, we measure on site and put the price in writing before any work starts.

How long before I can park on a new concrete driveway?

Foot traffic is typically fine after 24-48 hours, passenger vehicles after about 7 days, and heavy trucks or RVs after 28 days of cure. Paver driveways can usually take vehicles the next day, and sealed asphalt in 24-72 hours depending on heat.

Do you fix driveway drainage and standing water?

Yes. South Florida rain is the number one reason driveways fail early. We re-slope slabs, add trench and channel drains, install catch basins, and correct garage aprons so water runs to the street or swale instead of pooling at your foundation.

Do you pull permits for driveway work?

Permit requirements are set by your municipality, and replacement, widening or a new apron in the right-of-way often needs one. Ask about permitting for your address when you request the estimate and we will confirm what applies. Repairs, resurfacing, sealing and pressure washing generally do not require one.

Which areas of South Florida do you serve?

Miami-Dade County (Miami, Kendall, Doral, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Homestead), Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Plantation, Hollywood, Davie) and Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Wellington, Jupiter).