Pavers Sinking Behind a Retaining Wall: Why the Strip Along the Wall Drops and How to Fix It
Pavers sinking behind retaining wall? A strip of dips along the wall usually means weak backfill or water. Learn the checks, the fix and when to call a pro.
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Pavers Sinking Next to a Concrete Slab: Find Who Moved, Then Fix the Seam
Pavers sinking next to concrete slab edges, steps or aprons usually dropped at the seam. Test whether the slab or pavers moved, then rebuild the strip.
Small Cut Pavers Coming Loose: Why Slivers Pop Out and How to Make Them Stay
Small cut pavers coming loose usually lack contact, edge restraint or joint sand. Re-sand, reset, recut larger pieces, and glue only where it is rigid.
Hollow Sound Under Pavers: How to Tap-Test a Patio, Read the Pattern and Find the Void
Hollow sound under pavers means a gap or soft spot under that unit. Tap-test the patio, read the pattern, then lift one paver to confirm and fix the cause.
Pavers Sinking Under Roof Drip Line: Why the Strip Under the Eave Drops
Pavers sinking under roof drip line usually means roof water with no gutter is washing the base out. Confirm it, catch the water, then relay the dip.
Bump in Paver Patio: Roots, Frost or Base? Find the Cause First
A bump in paver patio surfaces is pushed up from below by roots, frost or a high base. Read the shape, measure it and fix the cause, not the paver.
Pavers Sinking After Tree Removal: What the Rotting Stump Leaves Behind and How to Fill It
Pavers sinking after tree removal usually trace to a rotting stump and roots. Lift the bowl, dig out the wood, refill with stone in lifts and relay.
Pavers Sinking in Drought: Why Dry Clay Drops a Patio, and What to Do First
Pavers sinking in drought? Dry clay shrinks and pulls away from the base. Learn how to tell it from washout, what to wait on and how to fix the dip.
Patio Pulling Away From House: Why the Gap Opens and What to Do About It
A patio pulling away from house walls is usually settling, clay movement or washed-out base. Measure the gap, fix the water, then seal or lift it.
Retaining Wall Weep Holes Clogged: How to Check, Clear and Tell the Drain Works Again
Retaining wall weep holes clogged? Check for a dry outlet after heavy rain, clear it with a hook or shop vac, and see why a clear hole may still not be enough.