Street trees, frost and clay lift walks all over Lincoln Park and leave edges people trip on. We replace single panels or a whole walk, and grind small lips where the slab is sound. For the public sidewalk, we check the city's rules for your address first.
Front walks, side walks to the back door and paths to the garage take a lot of abuse in Lincoln Park. Big street trees lift panels, clay heaves them in winter, and salt flakes the surface. The result is a raised edge someone will trip over. We replace single panels or a whole walk, and we can grind small lips where the slab is otherwise sound.
A walkway is poured on a compacted base with a slight cross slope so it drains, and with joints at regular spacing. Where a walk meets steps or a porch, the joint is planned so the two can move on their own. For a wheelchair ramp or a wider path for a walker, the slope and width are set first, then the concrete.
The public sidewalk between the street and your lot is a separate question. In many Michigan cities the owner has to keep it in repair, but each city sets its own rules and permits. We could not confirm Lincoln Park's sidewalk rules from an official page, so we check them with the city before we quote work in the right-of-way.
Sidewalks & walkways in Lincoln Park: common questions
Can you replace just one heaved sidewalk panel?
Yes. One or two panels can be cut out and replaced as long as the panels around them are sound. If a tree root caused it, the root is dealt with before the new panel goes in.
Can a raised sidewalk edge be ground down?
A small lip can often be ground flat if the panel is otherwise sound and not still moving. Larger heaves or broken panels need to be replaced.
Who fixes the sidewalk in front of my house?
That depends on the city's ordinance. Many Michigan cities make the owner responsible for the walk beside their lot. We check the rule for your address with the city.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit and measure.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with finish options.
- Prep & forms: We excavate, grade, compact the base and set forms and reinforcement.
- Pour, finish & cure: We pour, finish, cut control joints and tell you when you can use it.