Concrete sidewalk building in Riverside CA - a walk that stays level and sheds water
Walk cracked, sunken or tripping people up? We build a new concrete sidewalk on a packed base that sheds water and stays even.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Patch the old walk or pour a new one?
If the slab is sound and the trouble is one cracked panel or a lifted edge, a smaller fix may do. If it's broken up, sinking or holding water, starting over makes more sense.
A smaller fix is enough when:
- Only one or two panels are damaged
- The ground underneath feels firm
- Water still drains off the walk
- Cracks are fine and not spreading
- The walk runs where you want it
A new walk is the better choice when:
- Cracks run across many panels
- Sections have sunk or heaved
- Water pools or runs toward the house
- The surface is flaking all over
- A car will need to cross it
How we build your new walk
You call or send the form
Call (951) 631-9520 or send the form and tell us a little about the walk you want, and we'll set a time for me to come see it.
A site visit set
I look at the site
I come out myself to look at the ground, the access and how water moves across your yard, and to hear where you'd like the walk to run.
Your plans heard
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that says plainly what's included and what isn't, and we agree up front on who handles any city steps.
A written estimate
Forming and the pour
Our lead finisher runs the crew and I'm on site for the pour. Wet concrete is caustic, so please keep kids and pets off it until it sets.
A finished pour
Walk-through and clean-up
Before we pack up, we walk the finished sidewalk with you, point out the joints and the tilt, and go over when you can start using it.
A clean, finished walk
What our sidewalk building includes
Layout and grade
We stake the route and set the grade, the height and fall of the walk, so it meets your doors and steps cleanly.
Digging out
We dig out grass, roots and soft soil so the subgrade, the dirt the walk sits on, is firm and even.
Packed gravel base
We spread and pack a gravel base, going deeper where the soil drains slowly so water doesn't sit under the slab.
Forms and steel
We set straight forms and add rebar, steel bars that help hold the slab together, where the walk calls for it.
Pour and broom finish
We place the concrete and give it a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives shoes grip when it's wet.
Joints and curing
We cut control joints on time and let the slab cure, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength.
What decides the price of a new sidewalk?
Length and width set most of the price, since they decide how much concrete, forming and finishing goes in. Then comes the ground. Firm soil that drains well needs less digging and a thinner gravel base than clay that holds water, and a stretch a car will cross gets poured thicker. The schedule turns mostly on weather and the curing wait, and your written estimate spells out what's included.
Tearing out an old walk adds demolition and hauling. Color or pattern from our decorative concrete work costs more than a plain broom finish, and pairing the walk with garage floor concrete can mean fewer trips. The base is the first place people want to save and the last place I will, because it's hidden on day one and decides whether the walk stays flat.
Why Riverside homeowners call us for sidewalks
I learned concrete on a city public works crew, pouring sidewalks and curbs to a written spec with an inspector watching, and I started this business in Riverside in 2013 to bring that same care to homes. The parts I care most about are the ones you won't see, the base, the joints and the drainage, because they decide how a walk holds up.
Before we form a walk, I'll ask whether a car or truck will ever cross it, so that stretch gets built for the load. I'll also show you where the slight tilt for runoff goes, so it doesn't catch you off guard. We're licensed and fully insured, and if that sounds right to you, please call (951) 631-9520 or use the form below.
- The owner writes your estimate
- The owner is on site for the pour
- Satisfaction guaranteed
Get a written estimate for your new sidewalk
Tell us the walk's length, any spot a vehicle will cross and when you'd like it done. We reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free, no-obligation estimate.
(951) 631-9520Sidewalk questions we hear
How thick should a concrete sidewalk be for a house?
A home sidewalk is usually poured 4 inches thick, which is general guide practice for residential walks. Any stretch a car or truck will cross, like a path to a side yard, is usually poured 5 to 6 inches thick, so point that spot out before the pour and we'll build it for the load.
How long does a new concrete sidewalk take before I can walk on it?
Light walking is usually fine after 24 to 48 hours, and normal foot traffic after 48 to 72 hours. Heavy loads like a full wheelbarrow should wait 7 days, so plan deliveries and yard work around that first week.
Is it bad to pour a sidewalk on a hot or windy day in Riverside?
Heat can cause trouble any time of year, but it shows up most in summer, and a sunny, windy day is harder on fresh concrete than a calm, humid one at the same temperature. Hot weather guidance puts postponing the pour first, because waiting is often better than paying to repair or replace bad work. If the forecast looks rough, we'll talk the date over with you.
How do I know when a new sidewalk is ready to seal?
One concrete supplier advises waiting at least 28 days after the pour before sealing, so the slab has time to cure. Sealing is a separate step you can plan after that first month, and it helps the walk keep its look and wear well.
How much does it cost to build a concrete sidewalk in Riverside?
The price comes from your walk's size, the ground under it and any thicker stretch for a car, so I put a figure in writing once I've seen the site. The estimate spells out what's in it and what isn't, and you can set one up at (951) 631-9520.
What license covers concrete sidewalk work in California?
The state contractors license board's concrete contractor class covers forming, pouring and finishing flatwork, which is flat slab work such as walks. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm happy to answer questions about our paperwork when I come out.
Riverside and the cities around it
We're based in Riverside and pour sidewalks in many nearby cities, including Corona and Redlands. Choose your city below, or call (951) 631-9520 if yours isn't listed.
Get a sidewalk quote from Riverside Concrete Company
Call (951) 631-9520 early in the season, so there's room to pick a mild day for your pour.