Soil, slopes and runoff close to the water
Ground near the river can be softer and wetter than inland sites, and some lots slope toward the bank or toward drainage swales. Fowler Avenue, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and I-75 sit close by, so reaching most addresses is straightforward, but local streets can be narrow and shaded.
Runoff is the quiet problem. Heavy summer rain moves across driveways and patios, and where the grade is wrong, water collects at the house or washes sand out from under the slab edge. Over time that creates voids, cracks and rocking panels. A good plan sets the slope first, then builds the surface on a base that does not wash away.
