Concrete Sidewalk Building in Rogers AR - a level walk that grips when it's wet
Walk heaved by roots, cracked or holding water? We dig out, pack the base and pour a sidewalk that's even and easy on your feet.
What goes into a new concrete sidewalkand why the base comes first
Most sidewalk calls start with a walk that's heaved over a root, sunk in a low spot or cracked where the car crosses it. At CJ Rogers Concrete Company, concrete sidewalk building in Rogers, AR starts below the surface. We dig out the topsoil and anything that'll rot, then pack the base so the walk sits on even support.
Before we settle the route, I look at where the walk runs past trees, low spots and the driveway. Roots and shifting soil are what usually move a sidewalk, so where it runs and what's under it matter more than paying for stronger concrete.
The price mostly comes down to the walk's length and width, how much old concrete we tear out and haul off, and whether it crosses the driveway. The schedule turns on the weather and on whether the city has to sign off first. My estimate spells out what's included, so you know before you sign.
You can count on a walk built for the spot it runs through, so give us a call at (479) 413-0106.
Concrete sidewalks we build and rebuild
Every walk runs a different path, so we build each stretch for what it has to carry, what's growing beside it and where the rain goes.
Front walks to your door
The walk to your door gets the most feet, so we give it a broom finish, a brushed texture, instead of a slick troweled top that turns slippery when wet.
Driveway crossings
Where the walk crosses the driveway, cars roll over it, so that stretch may need to be thicker or carry rebar, steel bars set inside to hold the slab together.
Side and backyard paths
Paths to the patio, gate or side garage door get the same packed base as the front walk. If the garage slab is cracked too, we do garage floor concrete.
Colored or patterned walks
A plain gray walk isn't your only choice, and our decorative concrete can add color or pattern. We keep enough texture in it to grip when it's wet.
Why folks in Rogers call CJ Rogers Concretefor sidewalks built from the base up
I'd rather talk the whole job through up front than have anybody caught off guard later, so expect plenty of questions from me and straight answers back.
The owner estimates and works the job
I come out to look at the job and write up the estimate, and the work is done by our own crew with me out there alongside them.
Doing concrete since 2013
I started this business in 2013 after years of patching walks and resetting steps for a property management company around Rogers.
We won't skimp on the base
The base is the first thing folks want to cut because nobody sees it on day one. I won't, because I spent years fixing concrete where somebody did.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, so ask about it when I come out and I'll go over it with you before any work gets scheduled.
Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and if something about the walk isn't sitting right with you, I want to hear about it.
A free on-site sidewalk estimatefrom CJ Rogers Concrete Company
Tell us the walk's rough length and width, and whether it crosses the driveway or runs along the street. We'll get back to you within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no pressure to book.
How a sidewalk job goesfrom your call to the walkthrough
I keep it simple by talking the job through on site and putting it all in writing, so you know what you're paying for before we start.
Call or send the form
Call (479) 413-0106 or use the form, and we'll set up a time for me to come out and see where the walk will go.
I look at it with you
I come look at the spot with you, ask how you'll use the walk and write up an estimate that spells out what's included, like tear out, hauling and prep.
We set a date and prep
Once you're ready, we set a date, tear out and haul off any old concrete, then ready the ground and set the forms that shape the walk.
Our crew pours the walk
Our crew pours and finishes the walk, then cuts control joints, grooves that decide where it cracks, while the concrete is still young enough for them to work.
Curing and the walkthrough
We start curing right away, the slow wait that lets concrete harden properly, and I walk the finished job with you so you know how to look after it.
Sidewalk questions we hear
How much does a new concrete sidewalk cost in Rogers, AR?
Installing a concrete sidewalk usually runs about $12 to $14 per square foot across the US. That's a national figure for putting the walk in, not our price, and your own number comes from my estimate once I've seen the route, the old concrete and any driveway crossing.
Do I need a city permit to replace my sidewalk in Rogers?
Yes, if the job cuts or removes an existing sidewalk in the public right-of-way along the street or in a public recreation easement, you need a right-of-way use permit from the city's Community Development department. For a walk entirely on your own lot, ask that department about your case. If your job needs a permit, I'll tell you at the estimate, and we handle the filing and inspections for our part of the work when we're the contractor, which you can track on the city's online permit portal.
Does a sidewalk contractor need a license to work in Rogers, AR?
For sidewalk work under the city's right-of-way permit, yes, any contractor doing it has to be licensed to work in the City of Rogers. That permit also calls for working with the city's inspector before and during the installation, and a cut along a state road needs a separate permit from ARDOT, the state transportation department, on top of the city's.
What causes a concrete sidewalk to crack or heave?
Usually it's what's under the walk, like tree roots, soil that swells and shrinks, a washed-out base or water collecting in a low spot. A heaved or sunken panel is a trip hazard, and it's best fixed at the cause, because grinding it flat leaves the cause right where it was.
How do I take care of a new concrete sidewalk in winter?
Put down clean sand for traction instead of deicing salt during its first winter, which is what winter-care guidance for new concrete calls for. Later on, the sealant in the gaps that let the walk move may need replacing every so often, and I'll point those out when we walk the finished job.
What is the best concrete for a sidewalk that has to handle freezing?
Air-entrained concrete is the one to ask about, because it holds tiny, evenly spread air bubbles that give the pressure somewhere to go when the concrete freezes. Ask any contractor whether their mix includes it, and I'll tell you what we plan to pour when I write up your estimate.
Rogers sidewalk building and nearby cities
Our home base is Rogers, and we build sidewalks in plenty of the cities around it, like Bentonville and Springdale, from walks lifted by roots to brand-new paths. Pick your city below or give us a call.
Plan your new concrete sidewalk in Rogerswith the owner on site
Call (479) 413-0106 or send the form for a sidewalk estimate, and if the driveway or patio needs work too, planning them together lets us sort out where they meet in one visit.