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Sidewalk and Walkway Contractor in Princeton, TX
Front walks, side-yard paths, and connecting walkways get more foot traffic than any other outdoor concrete on the property. Local crews in our network pour new sidewalks and replace failing ones across Princeton and Collin County. Walkways are typically 3.5 to 4 inches thick with proper control joints and are sloped for drainage so water doesn't pool along the house.
Common walkway projects
Front walks from the driveway to the porch, side-yard walks around HVAC units or gates, backyard paths to a patio or shed, ADA-compliant walkways with proper slope and width, and stepping-stone-style poured concrete pads.
Widths and layout
A comfortable residential walkway is 3.5 to 4 feet wide so two people can walk side by side. Front walks connecting the driveway to the porch are usually laid out in straight runs with a gentle curve at the porch, or in a shallow S-curve for larger yards.
ADA and code requirements
For any walkway that needs to meet accessibility requirements, crews build to a maximum cross slope of 2 percent and a running slope of no more than 5 percent without handrails. Joints are placed to keep transitions smooth.
What you get
- New front walks and porch approaches
- Side-yard and connecting paths
- ADA-compliant walkways
- Replacement of cracked or heaving walks
- Broom, smooth, or decorative finishes
- Proper slope for drainage
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Frequently asked questions
How thick should a walkway be?+
Residential walkways are typically 3.5 to 4 inches thick. If a vehicle will ever drive across it, treat that section as a driveway apron and pour it at 4 to 5 inches.
How wide should my front walk be?+
A single-person walk is 30 to 36 inches. A comfortable two-person walk is 42 to 48 inches. For a main front entry, 48 inches or wider looks proportionate on most Princeton homes.
Can you tear out and replace an existing walkway?+
Yes. Crews saw-cut the existing concrete, haul it off, prep the base, and pour the replacement in the same footprint or a new layout.