# How to Fix a Driveway That Has Heaved
Things You'll Need
- Cold chisel
- Hammer
- Wire brush
- Measuring stick
- Sand
- Reinforced vinyl patch compound
- Putty knife
- Flat trowel
- Sealer
- Rolling brush
Instructions
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Chip off loose pavement by placing the point of a cold chisel on the edge of a crack and tapping the other end with a hammer. Work down both sides of the crack, pointing the chisel to widen the base of the crack, and remove debris with a wire brush.
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Flush the cracks with water to clean out any remaining dirt and debris.
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Measure the depth of the cracks with a measuring stick. Fill any cracks deeper than one-half inch with sand until the crack is half full.
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Fill in the remaining hole and any shallow cracks with reinforced vinyl patch compound. Spread it over the gap with a putty knife and tamp it down. Continue to add the compound until it is overfilled.
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Use a flat trowel to spread the excess compound over surrounding pavement.
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Blend the patches in with the rest of the pavement with tinted sealer. Paint it on with a rolling brush and plan to re-apply the sealer every few years.
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