Concrete Sidewalk Building in Lancaster CA - A Level Walk Built on a Solid Base
Cracked, sunken or uneven walk out front? We dig out, pack a real base and pour a walk that sits level and sheds water.
What goes into a concrete sidewalkbuilt right in Lancaster
Most sidewalk calls start the same way. The walk has cracked, one slab sits lower than the next, or water pools on it every time the sprinklers run. Usually the concrete isn't what failed. The dirt under it, the subgrade, was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, and the slab sank right along with it.
Concrete sidewalk building in Lancaster, CA is flatwork, the same family of flat slabs as patios, driveways and garage floors, and flatwork is what we're known for. We're based in Lancaster and work across the Antelope Valley, including Palmdale, Quartz Hill and the cities around them. We break out the old walk, build the base properly, then pour and finish.
The price moves with the size of the walk, how much old concrete comes out, how much bad ground has to go, how thick the slab needs to be and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the tear-out, any permit and curing, the days concrete needs to harden before anyone uses it. I'll put your own figure in writing once I've seen the site.
You'll know what your walk needs and what it costs before we start, so call (661) 952-4153 and I'll come take a look.
Kinds of concrete sidewalks we build
A front walk, a side path and a walk the delivery truck crosses all need different things, so I ask what yours will carry before we plan the slab.
Front walks and side paths
Walks to the front door or side gate usually get a broom finish, a brushed texture for grip, or a colored look from our decorative concrete work.
Replacing a cracked walk
We break out the old concrete and haul it off, then dig down to firm ground before anything new goes in.
Walks that carry weight
If delivery trucks or carts will cross it, we plan a thicker slab and can add rebar, steel bars set inside that hold the concrete together.
Why homeowners call L&M Lancaster Concretefor flatwork done right the first time
I tell you what the job needs and what it doesn't, then we build it the way I said, because concrete doesn't give you a second try.
I measure every job myself
I come out, measure and ask what the walk has to carry, so the estimate fits your job instead of a guess over the phone.
On site for every pour
Our crew learned the work from me, and I'm there on pour day, because that's when a walk gets made or ruined.
Pouring concrete since 2013
We've been at this 13 years, and people know us for flatwork and foundations that come out square and level.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, so you're not gambling on whoever shows up with a mixer and a borrowed trowel.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's our promise, and I'd rather pass on a job than pour one I'd have to apologize for. Call (661) 952-4153 when you're ready.
Get a written sidewalk estimatefrom L&M in Lancaster
Tell us your address, the walk's rough size and whether delivery trucks will cross it, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out for a free on-site estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
How your walk gets builtfrom first call to cleanup
You get a written estimate that lays out what's included and what isn't, so you know the job before we start. After that, our crew and I handle the work.
Call or send the form
Call (661) 952-4153 or send the form, and tell us where the walk goes and what will cross it besides feet.
I measure and write it up
I come out myself, look at the ground, measure and ask what the walk has to carry. Then you get the estimate in writing.
Permit and ground prep
If your walk needs a permit, we sort that out first. Most of a good walk is the part you never see, so we take our time on the base before any concrete goes down.
Pour and finish
We pour in the cool of the morning when we can, since midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top. I'm on site for the pour, then we finish it, cut the joints and let it cure.
Walkthrough and cleanup
We clean up and walk the job with you before we call it done. Then we tell you when the walk is ready for traffic.
Sidewalk questions we hear
How thick should a concrete sidewalk be?
One trade group's sidewalk guidelines call for at least 4 inches of concrete, and 5 inches where delivery vehicles will cross. If trucks will roll over your walk, tell us at the estimate and we'll plan the thicker slab from the start.
How much does a concrete sidewalk cost near Lancaster, CA?
A concrete sidewalk or walkway in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $5.25 to $15 per square foot, and that's the going rate around here, not our price. Where yours lands comes down to the size, tear-out, base and finish covered up top, and your written estimate shows exactly what's in the number.
How long does a new concrete sidewalk need before I can walk or drive on it?
The same guidelines let a new sidewalk open to traffic after 7 days of curing, or sooner if testing shows the concrete has reached its strength. Plan parking, deliveries and foot traffic around that first week.
Who can pull a building permit for a sidewalk in Lancaster?
In Lancaster, only an owner who lives there or a licensed contractor can pull a permit. A contractor also needs a valid City business license on file before one is issued, and a workers' compensation certificate where that applies.
What causes a concrete sidewalk to crack and sink?
Usually it's the ground under the walk, not the concrete itself. Those guidelines call for a base cleared of organic and loose material, with unstable ground dug out and replaced by packed crushed stone, gravel or sand, so ask any bidder how they'll build yours. Late or skipped joints cause the rest, which is why we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack.
Does a sidewalk contractor need a license in California?
Usually, yes. California's concrete contractor license covers forming, pouring, placing and finishing flat concrete, and the state's small-job exemption only covers work under $1,000 that needs no permit, done by someone who employs no one.
Sidewalk building around Lancaster
In Lancaster, the city's Building & Safety division issues permits, inspects the work and is the place to ask if your walk needs one. We're based in Lancaster and work the cities around it, so pick yours below or call.
Get your Lancaster sidewalk planned rightbefore the first truck shows up
Call (661) 952-4153 early or late, since we're available 6 AM to 10 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 PM on weekends, or send the form and I'll come measure your new sidewalk.