Concrete sidewalk building in Orem UT - a walk that holds up through winter
Cracked, heaved or sinking sidewalk tripping people up? We dig out soft ground, pack a firm base and pour a walk made for Orem winters.
What goes into a concrete sidewalkthat lasts in Orem
Most calls we get for concrete sidewalk building in Orem, UT start with a walk that's heaved, sunk or cracked into a trip hazard, or a yard that's never had one. A walk is flatwork, our word for slabs that lie right on the ground, so how it holds up comes down to what's under it.
The price mostly follows the size of the walk, how much old concrete and soft dirt has to come out, and whether it crosses a driveway. The schedule turns on the weather, any city approval and curing, the days new concrete needs to gain strength before you use it. Your own figure comes in a written estimate.
I check with the city where the job is before we schedule it, and when a permit is called for, we handle the paperwork. If the budget's tight, the subgrade, the packed ground the walk sits on, is the last place I'd trim, because nobody sees it the day we pour and everybody sees it when the walk sinks.
You'll know what you're paying for before we pour, so call (385) 533-2723 and I'll come take a look.
Concrete sidewalks we pour around Orem homes
No two walks sit on the same ground or carry the same traffic, so we plan each one around what's under it, what crosses it and where its water goes.
Front walks and garden paths
Walks to the front door or out back, dug down past the topsoil and roots, packed firm, then broom finished, a brushed texture that grips when wet.
Where it meets the driveway
Where cars roll across the walk, we plan a thicker, reinforced section from the start. We pack the ground hard there too, because that's where a walk tends to settle.
Colored or patterned walks
A front entry can take color or a pattern through our decorative concrete work. That adds to the price, so I'll write it up both ways.
Why Orem homeowners call Driveline Orem Concretefor the walk out front
Most of our calls come from homeowners, so we explain each choice in plain words and tell you what it'll mean for your walk years from now.
The owner plans your walk
I'm the one who comes out to look at the job and plan it, so the person who priced your walk knows exactly what's in the bid.
In business since 2013
I started out quoting jobs at a concrete supply yard, learned the work on a crew and started this company in 2013.
Licensed and insured before we dig
We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask to see proof before our crew breaks ground.
Awkward jobs priced, not passed on
We'll price the awkward ones, like a walk that has to meet a settled driveway or tie into a new garage floor at the right height.
Asking why the old walk failed
When an old walk has heaved or sunk, I find out why before I price the new one, because a fix that skips the cause won't hold up.
Your Orem sidewalk, priced on siteby Driveline Orem Concrete
Tell us the walk's rough size in square feet and whether it crosses a driveway or runs along the street. We reply within 1 business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no pressure to book.
How your walk gets builtfrom first call to walkthrough
You deal with one written estimate and a short list of steps, and you'll know what's included before anything gets dug up.
You call or send a message
Call (385) 533-2723 or send a message through the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a time to see the walk.
I come out to look
I look at the ground, the drainage and where the walk meets the driveway, ask plenty of questions and write an estimate that shows what's included and what isn't.
We sort out the city
Once you're ready, we take care of anything the city needs, set up any inspections with you and plan the pour around the weather.
Our crew lead pours it
Our crew lead runs the work on site, from digging out topsoil and roots and packing the base to pouring, finishing and cutting the joints.
We walk it together
When it's done, I walk the finished sidewalk with you and go over how to treat it while it cures. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Sidewalk questions we hear
How much does a new concrete sidewalk cost in Orem?
A professionally installed concrete sidewalk usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot across the US. That's the national going rate for an installed walk, not our price. On a replacement, the job also has to fix whatever ruined the old walk, so I write up your number after I've seen the ground under it.
What kind of concrete holds up to Orem winters?
Air-entrained concrete, which has tiny air pockets mixed in to give freezing water room, is the kind to ask for, because the city's design information rates Orem's weathering as Severe. Freeze-thaw and deicing salt should be planned for before the concrete is ordered so the ready-mix plant can set the right air range, and a stronger mix on paper doesn't make up for missing air. That's why we talk through the mix with our supplier, and why it's worth asking any contractor about air as well as strength.
Who approves sidewalk work in the city right-of-way in Orem?
The City of Orem's Project Manager or Private Development Engineer approves the plans before the city permits curb, gutter or sidewalk work in its right-of-way, the public strip along the street. During the work, the city can also decide that existing curb, sidewalk or driveway approach is substandard and has to be replaced at the owner's cost, so I look those over at the estimate. For inspections or questions, Orem Building Safety takes calls at 801-229-7198.
How do I fix a heaved or settled sidewalk panel?
Fix whatever lifted or dropped it, whether that's tree roots, washout, frost, failed fill or poor drainage, because grinding the high edge down only treats the symptom. Some Utah soils swell, compress or collapse after a walk is built, which leaves gaps you trip over and repairs that keep coming back. Once I know the cause, I can tell you whether a few panels need new base or the whole walk has to come out.
How long does a new concrete sidewalk need to cure?
A new walk needs to cure before it takes hard use, and the wait depends on the mix and the weather, so we tell you when yours is ready for feet and when it's ready for a car crossing. Deicing salt is hard on young concrete, so a new walk should cure and harden before it sees any. If you can, plan the pour so the walk has that time before winter.
What causes a new concrete sidewalk to crack?
Most early cracks trace back to a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or to joints that were cut late or skipped. Control joints are grooves cut across the walk that give it a planned line to crack along as it shrinks, so the crack hides in the groove. We also slope the walk so water runs away from your house instead of soaking the ground under it.
Concrete sidewalks in Orem and nearby
We're based in Orem and pour sidewalks in Provo, Lehi, Spanish Fork and the other cities around them, often where a new walk has to tie into an older curb or driveway. Pick your city below or call (385) 533-2723.
Get your Orem concrete sidewalk on the schedulebefore the ground freezes
If your new sidewalk runs along the street, the city's sign-off adds a step, so the sooner I see it, the sooner we can start that paperwork. Call (385) 533-2723 or email hi@concreteorem.com.