Concrete Walkways PALMDALE, CA

Concrete sidewalks and walkways will provide a convenient route for pedestrians for several decades. However, the initial construction is the most important factor in ensuring a long-lasting concrete pavement. The sidewalk will collapse in a matter of years if the contractor uses inferior materials, designs the pavement improperly, or fails to adopt proper construction techniques. The contractor you choose has a big impact on how happy you are with your new sidewalk or walkway. You’ll want to employ a reputable contractor with a lot of experience. Remember that the lowest quote is not necessarily the best; you must also consider the contractor’s references, experience, the nature of his equipment, the training his crew has undergone, as well as his industry reputation.

A good contractor will assess the type of soil on which the sidewalk will be installed before constructing new concrete. Moisture and temperature variations influence the load-bearing properties and stability of different soils in different ways. Based on his results, the contractor would compact the soil uniformly to create a level subgrade that decreases the likelihood of differential settling of the concrete and the development of cracks.

While it is possible to pour concrete directly on top of the subgrade for a concrete walkway or sidewalk, it is preferable to lay a base layer between the subgrade and the concrete. This provides more consistent protection for the concrete and helps to bridge any small subgrade defects. A foundation is particularly critical in areas like Palmdale that are prone to drought or have long, dry summers.

Walkways can be severely damaged by tree roots. Roots growing underneath the pavement will raise one or more concrete slabs, resulting in an uneven and dangerous sidewalk. If your sidewalk, walkway, or driveway has been damaged by tree roots in Palmdale, give us a call. We offer sidewalk and walkway installation and repair.