What to look for
A driveway that drops at the garage, sidewalk or individual control joints may be a candidate for lifting if the concrete is still sound.
Measure the vertical drop
Check drainage and downspouts
Look for edge washout
Inspect cracks and broken panels
Why the cause matters
Leveling treats the slab position and the unsupported space beneath it. If active erosion, plumbing leaks, irrigation, downspouts or major soil movement remain uncorrected, the same area can lose support again.
A visual inspection cannot diagnose every subsurface condition. Large structural movement, building-foundation symptoms or unusual site conditions may justify evaluation by an appropriately qualified contractor or engineer.
Questions homeowners ask
How do you repair a sunken driveway without replacing it?
A contractor can drill access holes and inject polyurethane foam or a slurry beneath the slab to fill voids and raise settled sections.
Can only one driveway panel be lifted?
Often, yes. Adjacent slabs and joint conditions determine how independently a panel can move.
Next steps
Compare the repair methods and decide whether lifting or replacement better fits the condition of the concrete.