Concrete Walkways & Sidewalks

Code, slope, and safe footing

A walkway has to be the right width, sloped so water runs off, and finished so it is not slick. We build residential walks and commercial sidewalks on a compacted base, set the cross-slope to shed water and to meet code where code applies, and finish with a broom for grip. Public sidewalks and any path that has to be ADA compliant get the required width and slope so they pass inspection and are safe to walk in the rain.

Jointing and planning around tree roots

We tool control joints at the right spacing so the walk cracks at the joints instead of across the path, and we put expansion joints where the walk meets a driveway, a slab, or a fixed object so the two can move on their own. Where there are trees close by, we plan for the roots, because roots are what lift and crack a sidewalk a few years after it is poured. A little planning up front keeps the walk flat and safe.