Should Driveway Be Higher Than Lawn?

Ideally, the edges of a driveway should be level with the lawn. Installing edging or a border protects both the driveway and the lawn.

Should a driveway be level?

Keep in mind that no driveway should be perfectly level. A slope built into the driveway ensures that water will drain off the pavement and not pool in the driveway. ... A typical driveway slopes down 3/16 inch per 1 foot of run.

What is the proper pitch for a driveway?

Ideally, the driveway should grade away from the garage at a 2 to 5 percent pitch. Two percent calculates to one-quarter inch per foot. In many cases, it is necessary to finish the driveway with a diagonal pitch when it is not possible to slope downward and away from the garage opening.