Concrete Sidewalks & Walkways in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Concrete Services installs front walkways, side-yard paths and sidewalk connections, and repairs the cracked or root-lifted panels that trip people up.
Public sidewalks in the Charlotte right-of-way are maintained by Charlotte DOT (CDOT), but private work that touches them needs a CDOT right-of-way permit and must stay flat enough for wheelchairs. Old willow oaks and 1920s walks in Dilworth leave plenty of heaved concrete.
We take jobs in Matthews, Huntersville and Pineville & more. Curb work is covered in do you need a permit to replace a driveway in Charlotte.
Why Choose Charlotte Concrete Services
- Licensed & Insured
- Years of experience pouring residential and commercial concrete
- Proper reinforcement on every pour
- Written warranty on workmanship
- Local crew, local reputation
- On-time, on-budget completion
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- Wide range of finishes
- Proper site prep and drainage grading
- Clean job sites
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Sidewalk & Walkway Services
Walkway & Sidewalk Installation
We replace dirt paths and sinking stepping stones with 4-inch reinforced walks on compacted GAB, 3 to 5 feet wide, broom finished. Walks run $7 to $12 per square foot, so 150 square feet is about $1,050 to $1,800.
Root-Lifted Panel Repair
Big street trees are why so many Charlotte panels tilt. Instead of grinding the high edge, we remove the panel, assess the roots and rebuild the base under the Charlotte Tree Ordinance.
City Sidewalk Repairs
CDOT maintains the public sidewalk in front of your house. Where your project touches that walk, we pull the CDOT permit and match the adjoining walk at no more than 2 percent cross slope, the federal accessibility limit.
Stamped & Bordered Walks
A stamped border, brick-pattern edge or exposed aggregate dresses up a plain gray strip while keeping the surface even and historic district guidelines satisfied.
Sloped Walks & Landings
Front yards that climb from the street get dangerous when wet or iced. We break long runs into gentler sections with level landings and add poured steps where needed.
Side-Yard & Garden Paths
Narrow side yards turn to red mud in rain. A poured path with a swale gives solid footing and moves runoff along the house, tied into a concrete patio or concrete driveway with isolation joints.
How a Sidewalk Job Goes
Look & Measure
We measure, check slopes and roots and note any right-of-way work, then give a written price.
Permits & Locates
We apply for any CDOT permit and request NC 811 locates three business days before digging, since gas and water lines run under front walks.
Demo, Base & Pour
We saw-cut clean edges, remove old concrete, compact the subgrade, place GAB, then pour and tool joints to match neighboring panels.
Cure & Cleanup
We barricade the walk while it cures and backfill the edges. Foot traffic is fine after about a day.
Charlotte Sidewalk & Walkway FAQs
Am I responsible for the sidewalk in front of my house?
Inside Charlotte, no. CDOT maintains public sidewalks in the right-of-way, so damaged city panels are reported to the city. Towns outside Charlotte set their own rules.
What does a new walkway cost?
Broom-finish walks run $7 to $12 per square foot. Steps, stamping, removal and regrading are priced separately.
Can you just grind down a trip edge?
Short term, on a small lift. If roots or a failed base caused it, the panel keeps moving.
Do I need a permit for a walkway on my own property?
Usually not on private property, but anything touching the public sidewalk or curb needs a CDOT permit.
What finish is safest on a sloped walk?
A medium broom finish across the direction of travel grips best under wet leaves or ice.
How long does a sidewalk replacement take?
A day or two of work, plus any CDOT permit approval time.