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Driveways for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area, by a vetted MB pro near you. Free estimate.
What to check first
What you might be seeing
- Cracks that are widening or branching, especially near the garage apron
- Water pooling after an afternoon storm and running toward the garage door
- Slabs lifted along an edge where tree roots are pushing up
- Pavers that have sunk or rock underfoot
- Slick green or black algae patches during the humid months
Safe to check yourself
- After a heavy rain, look at where water sits and which way it flows. Note whether it heads toward the garage or the house.
- Walk the driveway and look for raised edges or uneven joints. Chalk the spots and photograph them with a coin for scale.
- If you live near the Broadwalk or the Intracoastal, look at the gate, hinges and keypad for rust or salt crust. Look only; do not open any gate motor.
- Check your HOA or condo association paperwork to see whether exterior changes need written approval.
Stop and get a pro if…
- A lifted or sunken section on a walking path is a trip hazard. Keep people off it and call a pro.
- Water is entering the garage, or the garage floor or slab edge appears to be settling or cracking. That could be a structural or drainage issue.
- Cracks run from the driveway into the house slab or foundation.
- An electric gate or opener is involved, or you would need to dig or cut near buried lines. Do not open motors or dig yourself.
What to ask the pro
- Who pulls the permit, and does this job need one from the City of Hollywood? (Verify with the local building department.)
- What license does this work require, and can I verify it on the Florida DBPR website?
- How will you prepare and compact the base, and how will you handle slope and drainage away from the garage?
- Can I have a written free estimate that spells out the scope, materials, and any control joints or reinforcement?
- Will you help with the HOA or condo approval paperwork if my community requires it?
In Hollywood, the Census puts the median home build year at 1969, so many driveways here have spent decades under Atlantic humidity, wet-season downpours and salt air. That is why the pro you pick matters. Look for an independent, local pro who checks the base, slope and drainage instead of pouring or laying over what is already there. Ask who pulls the permit, and check on the Florida DBPR website whether the license the work requires is in place.
Call (954) 707-6550 or use the form on this page and we match you with a vetted pro near you, then book the visit. We stay your point of contact. Your MB pro gives the free estimate and does the work, from patching and re-leveling to a full replacement, widening or drainage fix. It is one number for every home service.
Much of Hollywood's housing dates from the 1950s through the 1970s, mostly one-story block-and-stucco ranch homes with attached garages, along with older carports and converted garages. Their driveways were often laid before today's drainage expectations. Census data shows a little over half of homes here are owner-occupied, and many of the rest sit in condos and association communities where common-area paving is handled differently. Homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and Intracoastal get constant salt spray that corrodes gate hardware and hinges. Florida's long wet season, with daily thunderstorms from roughly June through October, tests every slab and paver edge.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Cracking and settling
A poorly compacted base can let slabs crack and sink, and older Hollywood driveways from the 1950s–70s may not have had modern base prep.
Water pooling toward the garage
Heavy wet-season rain can collect on a flat or reverse-sloped driveway and run toward the garage door instead of the street.
Tree roots lifting slabs
Roots from nearby trees can raise sections of concrete or asphalt, creating trip hazards and open cracks.
Sunken or shifting pavers
In sandy soil, pavers can settle unevenly and need lifting, new bedding and re-leveling.
Algae and mildew buildup
Year-round humidity in Florida keeps mold, mildew and algae growing on driveway surfaces, making them slick.
Rusting gate and hardware
Salt air near the beach corrodes aluminum and wrought-iron gates, hinges and operators, which matters when a driveway extension or new apron is planned around them.
What your MB pro can help with
- New driveways and replacementYour MB pro can remove a failed driveway and build a new one in concrete, asphalt or pavers, with the base and drainage planned for Hollywood's rain.
- Concrete with reinforcement and control jointsReinforcement and well-placed joints help manage cracking, and your pro can explain the layout in the free estimate.
- Asphalt paving and patchingYour pro can patch worn or damaged areas or repave a full driveway, depending on what the base looks like.
- Paver installation and re-levelingSunken pavers can be lifted, the base re-compacted, and the surface reset so it drains properly.
- Widening, extensions and apronsNeed room for a second car or a better garage entry? Your pro can plan the addition and check permit and HOA requirements.
- Drainage and gradingYour pro can correct the slope so storm water moves away from the garage and house.
Permits and codes in Hollywood
Florida has no single statewide "driveway contractor" license. Concrete, paver and asphalt work is commonly done by contractors holding a state general, building or residential license, or by specialty paving contractors recognized locally, and requirements can differ by jurisdiction. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) oversees the Construction Industry Licensing Board, and you can verify any license on the DBPR website. Most exterior replacements usually need a building permit in Florida cities, and your pro is responsible for pulling it, so confirm with the City of Hollywood building department. Hollywood is in Broward County, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so if your project also touches a garage door or gate, ask which product requirements apply. Many condo and HOA communities in Hollywood also require architectural approval before exterior work.
Your MB pro handles the permit when the job needs one. You can look up a contractor's license at Florida DBPR.
When to reach out
Demand in Hollywood tends to rise in late spring and early summer as residents prepare for hurricane season, which runs June through November. It rises again in the November–April snowbird season, when seasonal owners return to long-vacant homes. Heavy summer rain can slow outdoor paving, so it helps to start the conversation early. Call (954) 707-6550 or request a free estimate with the form on this page, and we will match you with a vetted pro near you and book the visit.
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Driveways in Hollywood: common questions
- Why do driveways in Hollywood crack or sink?
- A poorly compacted base, tree roots and heavy wet-season rain are common causes. Many Hollywood homes date from the 1950s through the 1970s, so the original base may be showing its age. A pro can tell you whether a patch will do or whether replacement makes more sense.
- Do I need a permit to replace or widen my driveway in Hollywood?
- Most exterior replacements usually need a building permit in Florida cities, and your pro pulls it. Requirements vary by project, so verify with the City of Hollywood building department. If you are in an HOA or condo community, you may also need association approval.
- Is a license required for driveway work in Florida?
- Florida has no single statewide driveway contractor license. The work is commonly done by contractors holding a state general, building or residential license, or by specialty paving contractors recognized locally, depending on the jurisdiction. Ask your pro what applies and verify it on the Florida DBPR website.
- Does salt air near the Broadwalk affect my driveway?
- The slab itself is less affected than the metal around it. Salt spray near the Broadwalk and Intracoastal corrodes gate hardware, hinges and operators faster than inland. If a gate sits on your driveway, ask your pro about corrosion-resistant hardware.
- Water runs toward my garage after storms. Who should look at it?
- Start by noting where the water sits and which way it flows, then call us. Your MB pro can check the slope and grading and explain options in a free estimate.
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