Walkways · Concrete Contractor Columbus Ohio
Sidewalk Contractor in Columbus, OH
Front walks, side paths and city sidewalk panels, poured flat and safe. Ask for a free estimate.
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Sidewalks & Walkways
Sidewalk Contractor for Columbus, OH
A walkway is a narrow slab, and narrow slabs have their own problems. They run near trees, so roots lift them. They pass downspouts, so one section sinks while the next stays put. They connect to steps and driveways, so a small lip turns into a trip hazard. We pour front walks, side paths to the backyard and gate, and public sidewalk panels when a city tells a property owner to fix them. Every one gets a base, a slope and joints placed on purpose.
Width is the first decision. Three feet works for a side path, and four feet lets two people walk to the front door side by side. The walk should drop a little across its width so water does not puddle and freeze into a sheet of ice. Joints land about as far apart as the walk is wide, sometimes a bit more, which keeps panels near square. Where a walk meets a stoop, a driveway or an older sidewalk, it gets an isolation joint so each slab moves on its own.
What's included
What goes into sidewalks and walkways
- 01
Front walks
The path from the driveway or street to the front door, poured to meet the stoop at the right height.
- 02
Side and back paths
Walks to gates, sheds, trash cans and patios, sized for how they get used.
- 03
Public sidewalk panels
Cracked or lifted sections along the street replaced when the city or village requires it, under their permit.
- 04
Cross slope for drainage
A small fall across the width so rain runs off instead of freezing in place.
- 05
Isolation joints at connections
A separating strip wherever the walk meets a stoop, driveway or older sidewalk.
- 06
Broom finish
A texture brushed across the walk for traction in sleet and wet leaves.
Examples
Sidewalks & Walkways: examples
Example photos of the type of work.
How it works
Sidewalks & Walkways, step by step
- 1
Lay out the route
We check the grade end to end, note trees and downspouts, and mark the line.
- 2
Remove and dig
Old panels and soil come out, and gravel goes in, compacted so the walk stays level.
- 3
Form and pour
Forms set the width and cross slope, and the concrete is placed, edged and broomed.
- 4
Joint and open
Joints are tooled in, and the walk opens to foot traffic after a day or two.
Questions
Sidewalks & Walkways questions
Why did one section of my sidewalk sink?
Usually water. A downspout or low spot keeps one patch of Central Ohio clay soaked, it softens, and the panel above settles while its neighbors stay put. Replacing that section on a compacted base and sending the water somewhere else is the lasting answer.
What affects the price of a new walkway?
Length and width, tear-out of old concrete, how far material has to travel from the street, any steps along the route and the finish. Public sidewalk work adds the permit and any city inspection. Your free estimate lists each of those.
Who is responsible for the public sidewalk in front of my house?
In many Central Ohio cities the adjacent property owner handles repairs, but it varies, so check with your city, village or township. Work in the right-of-way usually needs a permit, and the new panels generally have to match the city's width and slope.
How wide should a front walk be?
Four feet is comfortable for two people side by side and for carrying furniture in. Three feet works for a side path. Walks much wider than five or six feet usually get a joint down the middle too.
Can you fix the step down where my walk meets the driveway?
Yes, by replacing the panel that sank or lifted and pouring it flush with its neighbor. We also add an isolation joint at the connection so the two slabs stop catching on each other.
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Service area
Sidewalks & Walkways around Columbus
Towns where we build sidewalks and walkways around Columbus, Ohio
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