Can a driveway be widened in front of a house?

Can a driveway be widened in front of a house?

Yes I can do that, but i still have the problem with the driveway being narrow. While I should be able to widen the driveway in the front of the yard by a foot or so with the agreement of my neighbor, that does not account for the narrow approach for the entire length of the side of the house.

What should I do with my narrow driveway?

Plus the garage is only a 1.5 car garage and it barely fits a car length wise. So it would have to be razed and redone. To give another perspective on the narrow driveway this is taken from the corner of the house, down. The driveway inbetween the house would not be able to be widened.

What to do if neighbor has driveway encroachment?

In some encroachment disputes, a homeowner is left with no choice but to hire an experienced real estate attorney. This is the most expensive option and could lead to long-lasting bad blood. However, an attorney may be able to help the neighbor arrive at an acceptable settlement.

Can a driveway be on the property line?

Yes, the driveway is on the property line. I am not proposing to put up the fence but my neighbor is. They are asking that I narrow my driveway because they say that it is partially on their property. There is a hedge right along the property line now and they are saying that they plan to remove the hedge and put up a fence.

Plus the garage is only a 1.5 car garage and it barely fits a car length wise. So it would have to be razed and redone. To give another perspective on the narrow driveway this is taken from the corner of the house, down. The driveway inbetween the house would not be able to be widened.

Yes I can do that, but i still have the problem with the driveway being narrow. While I should be able to widen the driveway in the front of the yard by a foot or so with the agreement of my neighbor, that does not account for the narrow approach for the entire length of the side of the house.

What can I do to make my driveway more welcoming?

Your home’s exterior is the first thing your family, friends, (and the pizza delivery guys) see when they stop by for a visit. Along with some DIY landscaping and personalizing your home’s entryway, updating your driveway can take your home’s exterior to the next level, and make it feel more welcoming to your guests.

Why do you need a turnaround area in a driveway?

Turnaround area: Longer driveways often require a turnaround area to allow you to back up a car into the turnaround and then drive forward down the drive instead of having to negotiate driving backwards all the way down the drive. In your design leave enough space for the car to clear the garage before turning down.