Shrinkage cracking is normal in the first year and largely cosmetic. Cracks that widen, offset vertically, or open seasonally are movement rather than curing.

You can handle this one yourself. No call needed.

Related

• Driveway settling near the garage
• Spalling surface flaking off
• Expansion joints filled with debris
• Water pooling on the drive after rain
• Tree roots lifting a section
• Pour scheduled in extreme heat
• Rebar or mesh unclear in the quote

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