What We Handle
- Front entry walkways
- Side yard and backyard paths
- Paths from the driveway to the door
- Replacing lifted or sunken sidewalk panels
- Walkways to sheds, pools or gates
- Wider paths for wheelchairs and strollers
When You Need Sidewalks & Walkways
Watch for edges that stick up higher than the next panel, since that is how most trips happen. Other signs include wide cracks, sections tilted toward the house and paths that hold puddles after rain. Some people simply want a proper path where the grass has worn into a dirt trail. HOAs and cities may also ask you to fix a public sidewalk in front of your home, and an older relative moving in is a good reason to make walks wider and smoother.
Our Process
Measure and mark
We look at where people actually walk, then mark the path, width and any curves.
Remove and dig
Damaged panels are cut out and hauled off, and the ground is dug to the right depth.
Base and forms
We compact a base, set forms at the right height and slope, and add reinforcement.
Pour and joint
The concrete is poured, finished with a slip resistant texture and jointed at even spacing.
Built for Georgetown Soil and Heat
Sidewalks are thin and narrow, so Georgetown clay soil moves them more easily than a big slab. When the clay dries in a long summer, panels can drop or tip, and after heavy fall rains they can push up. Tree roots from live oaks add more lift. We compact the base well, keep the path sloped so water runs off to the side, and place joints close enough that any cracking stays in the joint. On hot days we pour early and keep the fresh concrete damp so the surface does not dry and crack.
Estimate Your Concrete
What Affects the Price
- Length and width of the path
- Number of panels to remove
- Curves, steps or turns
- Tree roots or rock in the way
- Finish and edge details
- How far equipment must reach
Why Customers Choose Us
Sidewalks & Walkways FAQ
Who is responsible for fixing the sidewalk in front of my house in Georgetown?
It depends on where the sidewalk sits and your city or HOA rules. Check with the City of Georgetown or your HOA first, and if the repair falls to you, we can replace the damaged panels.
Can you replace just one or two sidewalk panels?
Yes. We cut out the damaged sections and pour new ones that line up with the panels next to them. The new concrete will look lighter than the old at first.
How wide should a front walkway be?
Wide enough for two people side by side is comfortable for most homes, and wider helps with wheelchairs or strollers. We can mark a few widths so you can pick what fits your yard.
What causes sidewalk panels to lift?
In Georgetown the usual causes are clay soil swelling after rain and tree roots growing under the path. A better base, good drainage and proper joints help the new section stay level.
How thick is a residential concrete sidewalk?
A typical home walkway is about 4 inches of concrete on a compacted base. Any spot where a car, trailer or riding mower will cross should be thicker. We match the thickness to what will travel over the path.
Can you pour a walkway near a tree without hurting the roots?
We can curve the path around a tree and keep it a fair distance from the trunk. Cutting large roots can harm the tree, and roots left right under a path tend to lift it again later. For a big live oak you want to keep, it is worth asking an arborist before we dig.
What does it cost to replace a sidewalk in Georgetown or Round Rock?
Cost depends on how many feet of path you need, how many old panels must be broken out and hauled off, and whether roots or rock are in the way. Curves, steps and how far our equipment has to reach also play a part. Call 737-352-6148 or request a quote and we will measure it with you.
Will a new walkway tear up my lawn?
There is some disturbance along the edges, since forms need a little room on each side. We keep equipment on the path line where we can, and after the forms come off we backfill the edges with soil so grass can grow back. Most lawns fill in along the new path within a season.