Sidewalk repair · Albuquerque, NM
Sidewalk Repair That Removes Trip Hazards in Albuquerque
A raised or broken panel in the walk is a fall waiting to happen. We level, patch or cut out and re-pour the damaged sections of front walks, garden paths and business sidewalks so every panel sits flush again.
Free, no-obligation estimate. We answer or call back the same working day.
What it fixes
Sidewalk Repair for Trip Hazards in Albuquerque
Sidewalk repair levels, patches or replaces the raised, cracked and crumbling sections of a concrete walk so nobody catches a toe on them again. Cracked and uneven concrete is a trip-and-fall hazard, and once one slab sits more than half an inch above the next, it is a trip hazard and a liability.
Each kind of damage gets the repair it needs:
- Raised panels. Lifted back level, or cut out and poured again flush with the panels either side.
- Cracked panels. Small cracks are patched so the surface is one piece again and the edge no longer catches.
- Crumbling, flaking panels. "Spalling", the trade's word for a pitted, chipped surface, is cut back and replaced.
Three ways to fix it
Patching, Leveling or Replacing a Sidewalk Section
Small cracks are patched, sunken panels are lifted, and broken sections are cut out to the nearest joints and poured again on a compacted base. We look at each panel and match the fix to the damage.
The three repairs, side by side:
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Best for small cracks
Patch
Cracks and small holes are filled and finished flush with the surface around them. It is the quickest and cheapest of the three, and it suits a panel that is still sound and level.
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Best for sunken panels
Lift
A panel that has dropped below its neighbour is raised back level by pumping material underneath it, what the trade calls "slabjacking". The concrete stays where it is, so there is no tear-out.
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Cleanest result
Best for broken or heaved sections
Cut out and re-pour
The broken section comes out at the nearest "control joints", the planned cut lines in the walk, so the new concrete meets the old along a clean, straight edge. For larger repairs this gives the cleanest result.
A re-poured section only stays flush if the ground under it is right, so this is what goes into one:
- 95%The sub-grade is compacted to at least 95% "Proctor density" with vibratory equipment before the pour.
- 4–6ftControl joints are cut every 4 to 6 feet on a 4-foot-wide sidewalk, so shrinkage cracks form in a straight line.
- FlushThe new section is finished level with the panels either side, so there is no lip left to trip on.
How a job goes
From Your Call to a Level Walk
One call starts it, and from there every step is plain: what we look at, what it will cost and when we will be there.
Here is how a sidewalk job goes, step by step:
Call us
We answer the phone or call back the same working day, Monday to Friday.
Free look
We come out, walk every panel and check how far each one is raised, cracked or broken.
Whole-job quote
We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
Repair
We show up when we say we will and patch, lift or re-pour each section.
Clean up
We clean up when the work is done and leave a walk you can use once it has cured.
Accessibility
ADA Ramps and Accessible Walks
An ADA accessible route has to be firm, stable and slip-resistant, and curb ramps have set limits on slope, width and warning surfaces. The Americans with Disabilities Act, signed in 1990, governs that access, and cracked, heaved or spalled concrete does not comply.
The limits are set out in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and the U.S. Access Board's guide to the ADA standards explains walking surfaces, ramps and detectable warnings. When we repair or rebuild a ramp, we build it to meet them.
Curb ramp limits
These are the numbers a curb ramp is built to:
- Running slopeThe ramp rises no steeper than 1:12 along its length.
- Cross slopeSide to side, it slopes no more than 1:50.
- WidthThe ramp is at least 36 inches wide.
- Truncated domesEvery curb ramp has "detectable warning surfaces", the bumpy pads, at its base.
- LandingA landing is at least 60 by 60 inches, with slopes of 2% or less.
What it costs
Sidewalk Repair Prices
Patching a few cracks costs far less than replacing panels, and how much walk is damaged, how easy it is to reach and whether old concrete has to come out set the price. Patching minor cracks and holes is relatively cheap; tearing out panels is where the cost goes.
These are the things that move the number:
- Length. How many panels are raised, cracked or broken.
- Removal. Whether old concrete has to be cut out and hauled away first.
- Access. How easily we can reach the walk with tools and fresh concrete.
- Finish. The surface you want on the new section.
Sidewalk replacement in Albuquerque
$8 to $15per sq ft
Sidewalk replacement in Albuquerque typically runs $8 to $15 per square foot. Your exact price comes from the free estimate, quoted for the whole job before we start.
Call for a Free EstimateDon't wait on it
Why a Raised Sidewalk Is a Liability
A property owner can be liable when a guest falls on cracked or uneven concrete, and a slab raised more than half an inch above the next one already counts as a trip hazard. Every day the lip stays there, someone else walks across it.
If you can feel the edge underfoot, so can a visitor who is not looking down. That is the time to call.
Sidewalk Repair Around Albuquerque
We repair sidewalks across Albuquerque, NM and the nearby towns around it.
Every town we cover is on one page:
Reviews
What a Neighbor Said
A review from our Google profile, in the customer's own words, and the promises we make on every walk we repair.
Service was excellent.Great quality concrete.Locally owned and located in Bernalillo NM. Fast and friendly service.Very satisfied with the whole service team.Thank you !!!
What you can hold us to
- Free estimates. No obligation to go ahead.
- Same-day answer. We pick up or call back the same working day.
- On time. We show up when we say we will.
- Whole job quoted. No surprise charges after.
- Clean site. We clean up when the work is done.
FAQ
Sidewalk Repair Answers
The questions property owners ask us most about a damaged walk. If yours is not here, call and ask.
Call for a Free EstimateHow to repair a damaged sidewalk?
Match the repair to the damage. Small cracks are patched, a sunken panel is lifted back level, and a broken or heaved section is cut out to the nearest control joints and poured again on a compacted base.
Does home insurance pay for sidewalk repair?
That depends on your policy, so it is a question for your insurer. What is clear is that a property owner is liable if a guest is hurt in a fall on damaged concrete, and we quote the whole job before we start so you have a firm number to work with.
How much would a 20 ft sidewalk cost?
It comes down to how many panels need work and whether they are patched or replaced. Sidewalk replacement in Albuquerque typically runs $8 to $15 per square foot, while patching a few cracks costs far less. We measure it and quote the whole job for free.
What is the best cement for sidewalk repair?
The base under the concrete matters as much as the mix. For a re-poured section the sub-grade is compacted to at least 95% Proctor density first, and control joints are cut every 4 to 6 feet so shrinkage cracks run straight instead of wandering.
Got a lip in the walk?
Free, no-obligation estimates on sidewalk repair across Albuquerque.
We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
Call for a Free EstimateMon to Fri, early morning to mid-afternoon
We show up when we say we will, and we clean up when the work is done.