Walks, paths and entry steps
Sidewalks & Steps in Lakewood, CO
Flat walks and even steps you can clear before work without catching a toe.
- Free site visit and an itemized written quote
- Base depth, slab thickness and joint layout spelled out up front
- Air-entrained concrete and a proper cure for Front Range winters
Walks and Steps That Stay Flat and Even
Sidewalks and steps are the concrete people trip on. One walk panel that rose an inch is enough to catch a shoe, and a step that has leaned forward or lost its front edge is hard to clear after a storm. Lakewood gives residents 24 hours after snow stops to clear the walks next to their property, so a smooth, level walk also makes those mornings shorter.
Typical walk and step failures
- Panels pushed up by roots or swelling clay, leaving a raised lip
- Sections that sank where a downspout empties
- Scaled, pitted surfaces from salt carried in on boots and tires
- Front steps leaning away from the house or tipping forward
- Broken step edges, wobbly railings and risers of different heights
These show up most on older homes. With so much of Lakewood's housing built from the 1950s through the 1980s, plenty of walks and stoops are still the originals.
How a new walk goes in
Old panels come out, roots are trimmed back where that will not harm the tree, and a gravel base is compacted. Walks are normally 4 inches thick, more where a vehicle or cart may roll across. A broom texture adds grip, and a slight cross-slope lets water run off rather than freeze on top. Joints go in at even intervals, giving the familiar grid of a well-built sidewalk.
Poured steps
Steps take more planning than flatwork. Risers must match in height and treads in depth so a foot lands right in the dark or in snow. The forms are built, steel goes in, the steps are tied to footings or the slab below as the site calls for, and the treads get a non-slip texture. If a railing is planned, post locations get sorted out before the pour.
The city walk out front
The walk between your yard and the street is usually in the public right of way. Lakewood registers contractors for concrete in the public way separately from private concrete work, and residents report right-of-way concrete problems to the city through Request Lakewood. If a project includes that walk or the curb, we look up the city's requirements for your address first. Walks, side paths and steps on your own lot are the bulk of this service.
Rethinking the route
A replacement is a good moment to change the layout. Options include a side path to the back gate, widening a narrow front walk to 4 or 5 feet, or trading a single step for a gentle slope. Tinted or stamped borders can tie the walk to a new patio.
Walk and Step Projects
New walks and steps, and replacements for the ones that have turned into hazards.
Front walk replacement
A new walk from driveway or street to the door, wider if you like.
Side and garden paths
Routes to gates, sheds, trash bins and beds.
Single-panel replacement
Cut out and repour panels that rose or sank.
New entry steps
Stoops and step runs with matching risers and non-slip treads.
Step repair
Rebuilt front edges and patched treads on steps that are still sound.
Sidewalk and Step Cost in Lakewood
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New concrete sidewalk, per sq ft | $7 to $17 |
| 4 ft wide walk, per linear ft | $28 to $68 |
| Remove and replace sidewalk, per sq ft | $10 to $25+ |
| Poured concrete steps, per step | $200 to $500 |
| 5 to 10 poured steps | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| Concrete step repair | $300 to $800 |
| Railings, per linear ft | $20 to $250 |
Ranges from HomeGuide's concrete sidewalk and concrete steps cost guides. Removal, root work, access and finish change the price. Your written quote is the price.
Replacing a Walk or Step Run
1. Find the cause
We look for why it heaved or sank, measure risers and confirm the route.
2. Clear and base
Old concrete is removed, roots and soft soil handled, and gravel compacted.
3. Form and place
Walks get pitch and joints; steps get equal risers, steel and a textured tread.
4. Cure and open
Traffic stays off while it cures, and you get dates for walking on it and sealing.
Why Choose Us for Sidewalks & Steps
Risers that match
Each step in a run is the same height, which matters most at night and in snow.
The cause gets fixed
Downspouts, roots and drainage are dealt with so new panels stay put.
Sidewalks & Steps Questions
Can a few sidewalk panels be replaced instead of the whole walk?
Yes, when the rest is in decent shape. Bad panels are cut out at the joints and repoured. Expect the new ones to look lighter for a while.
Who is responsible for the public walk out front?
That walk sits in the city right of way, and Lakewood handles that work under a separate contractor class from private concrete. We check the city requirements for your address before pricing work there.
What width should a front walk be?
About 3 feet is the practical minimum. Four to five feet lets two people walk together and fits a wide snow shovel.
Poured or precast steps?
Poured steps can fit any entry and tie into the site. Precast steps go in quickly where a stock size fits. HomeGuide lists poured steps at $200 to $500 apiece and precast at $100 to $350.
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