I have a low car and the ditch between my driveway and the street is pretty big. I usually enter my car in reverse at a very steep angle as to not have it scrape the lower front. My neighbors park cars pretty much around the driveway and it is sometimes not easy to get in at such an angle as not to scrape. I would like some suggestions I can do on the curb itself to alleviate this problem.
The drive way is about 14 feet long. The ditch is about 18 inches (between the driveway and street) and 3 inches deep.
The street is slightly higher than the driveway. If I get a chance, I’ll take a picture with a level.
Best Answer
The gap exists for drainage. Technically, it's a gutter.
In order to create a level surface to drive on, you need to fill at least part of the gutter - but you need to do so without impacting the gutter's drainage ability.
Any permanent change you make WILL need to be permitted by the city/county, or they will likely make you take it back out again at your expense.
A not so permanent solution, however, would be to assemble a ramp structure which can be removed and which can support the weight of your car without impeding water flow. Something with a very rough design like this:
For the strength to surface area needed you're probably going to need to use metal. Unless you're a welder/metal worker this may not be a DIY project at all.