Concrete Sidewalks & Walkways in Winston-Salem, NC
A walkway is usually the smallest job we do on a property and the one people notice most, because it is the path every visitor takes to your front door. Walks are priced per square foot, and a standard front walk runs 3 to 4 feet wide. Width, how tight the access is, and whether an old walk has to come out first are what move the number. Walkways price higher per square foot than a driveway does, because the forming and edging work per foot of concrete is much greater on a narrow pour.
The two things that go wrong on walkways are drainage and settlement. A path sloped back toward the house sends water at the foundation, and a path poured on uncompacted fill sinks at the joints within a couple of winters.
What Moves the Price of Sidewalks & Walkways in Winston-Salem, NC
What changes
Effect on your price
Square footage
The single biggest driver. Work is priced per square foot, so measure before you call.
Width of the walk
Narrow pours cost more per square foot than wide ones. A 3-foot walk needs nearly the same forming and edging per foot as a 5-foot walk but uses far less concrete.
Total length and number of turns
Curves and turns each need forming. A straight run to the front door is the cheapest shape per foot.
Tear-out of the existing surface
Adds roughly 15 to 25 percent, depending on slab thickness and how easily a machine can reach it.
Base condition
The wildcard. Sound compacted gravel can lower the price. A failed base that has to be rebuilt raises it more than anything else on this list.
Steps or landings in the run
Any change in level along the walk is priced separately from the flat sections.
Finish
A broom finish is the baseline. Exposed aggregate costs more, integral colour more again, and stamped work costs the most.
Concrete truck access
Tight lots, long wheelbarrow runs and pump trucks all add labour to the exact same square footage.
Every job is priced on site. We measure, check the base and the grade, and put a written price in your hand before any concrete is ordered.
What's Included
Layout and width set for the run, typically three to four feet residential
Base compacted so the path does not settle at the joints
Cross-slope set to move water away from the foundation
Control joints and tooled edges
Steps or landings formed where grade requires them
Removal of the old walk where it is being replaced
When to Call
The front walk is cracked, uneven, or a trip hazard
Sections have sunk and now hold water after rain
There is no path between the driveway and the front or back door
You are connecting a new patio back to the house or drive
Common Questions
How much does a concrete walkway cost?⌄
Walks are priced per square foot, so length times width sets the base. A standard front walk is 3 to 4 feet wide. Expect a higher per-square-foot rate than a driveway, because a narrow pour needs far more forming and edging for the same amount of concrete.
How wide should a front walk be?⌄
Three feet is the practical minimum and four feet lets two people walk side by side comfortably. Wider reads better on larger houses with a deep setback.
Can a sunken section be lifted rather than replaced?⌄
Sometimes. Concrete levelling can raise a settled slab if the concrete itself is sound. If it has cracked into several pieces or the base has washed out badly, replacement is the more durable answer.
