Walkways · West Jordan Concrete Contractor
Sidewalk Contractor in West Jordan, UT
Front walks, side paths and trip-hazard fixes, poured with slope and base. Call for a free estimate.
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Sidewalks & Walkways
Sidewalk Contractor in West Jordan, UT
Sidewalks and walkways look simple, and that's exactly why they get done badly. A walk is a long, narrow slab, so it cracks easily if the joints aren't close enough together. It usually runs right along the house, where downspouts and backfill are working against it. And it's the first thing that turns into a trip hazard when one panel heaves or drops an inch. We pour walks with joints every 4 to 5 feet, a gravel base underneath, and a slight cross slope so water runs off instead of sitting there and freezing.
The usual jobs are front walks from the driveway to the door, side-yard paths to the backyard gate, walks out to a shed or the trash cans, and panels that have heaved. For the public sidewalk in front of your house, the city sets the specs and the rules on who repairs what, and a permit is usually part of it, so that gets checked first. Walks along a foundation get extra attention: soft backfill dug out, downspouts kept from emptying onto them, and a slope that carries water away from the house instead of toward it.
What's included
What goes into sidewalks and walkways
- 01
Front walks
Driveway-to-door walks wide enough for two people to walk side by side.
- 02
Side-yard paths
Paths to the gate, shed or trash cans so the lawn stops turning into mud.
- 03
Trip-hazard replacement
Heaved or sunken panels cut out and poured back level with their neighbors.
- 04
Public sidewalk sections
Panels in the right-of-way poured to city specs under the permit.
- 05
Base, slope and joints
A gravel base, a cross slope for drainage, and joints every 4 to 5 feet.
- 06
Steps along the walk
Concrete steps where the walk climbs a grade, with even risers.
Examples
Sidewalks & Walkways: examples of the work
Stock photos: examples of the work type.
How it works
Sidewalks & Walkways, step by step
- 1
Check the route and rules
Walk the line, check grades and downspouts, and find out whether the city or HOA is involved.
- 2
Remove and dig
Old panels and sod come out, soft spots get replaced, and the base is compacted.
- 3
Form and pour
Forms are set for width and slope, then concrete is placed, edged and broomed.
- 4
Joint and cure
Joints are tooled or cut, edges backfilled, and foot traffic held off a day or two.
Questions
Sidewalks & Walkways questions
Why do sidewalk panels heave up in winter?
Water gets under the panel, freezes and lifts it, and on clay soil the ground also swells when it's wet. Tree roots and downspouts make it worse. A gravel base, a cross slope and keeping water from collecting under the walk stop most of it.
How do you price a walkway?
By length and width, plus how much old concrete comes out, how much digging the route needs, steps, curves and the finish. A short run of replacement panels is a different job from a brand-new path across the yard. All of it shows up in the free estimate.
Who handles the sidewalk in front of my house?
The public sidewalk is usually in the city's right-of-way, so the city sets the specs and typically requires a permit to replace it. Some cities also have their own repair policies, so it's worth a call to the city first. Walks on your own lot are your call, subject to any HOA rules.
Do I have to replace the whole walk for one bad panel?
No. A heaved or sunken panel can be saw-cut at the joints and poured back level, or lifted if it's still in one piece. If half the walk is going, replacing the whole run usually makes more sense.
How wide should a front walk be?
Wider than most builders pour. Three feet is tight; 4 feet works for one person carrying groceries, and 5 feet lets two people walk side by side. Flaring it where it meets the driveway makes the whole entry feel bigger.
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