Concrete sidewalk building in Rock Springs WY - a walk built for what crosses it
Cracked, heaved or puddling walk to your door? We dig out, pack the base and pour a new sidewalk that sheds water and sits flat.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Fix one section or pour a new walk?
If the trouble is one panel and the ground under the rest is solid, replacing that section is often enough. When the base itself has moved, a new walk is the better money.
Replacing a section is enough when:
- One panel is cracked or sunk
- The rest of the walk sits level
- Water drains off the walk
- The route and width still suit you
- Nothing heavier will cross it
A new walk makes sense when:
- Several panels have sunk or tilted
- Water pools or runs toward the house
- The surface is flaking end to end
- Delivery trucks will cross it
- You want a new route or width
How your new sidewalk gets built
Call or send the form
Tell us roughly how long and wide the walk is, what will cross it and when you'd like it done, and we'll set a time to come look.
A visit booked
I walk the route
I come out myself, look at the ground and ask what will cross the walk, because a delivery truck changes the plan. Then you get a written estimate.
A written estimate
Permit and access plan
If the job needs a permit, we handle it with the city first, and we help you plan another way in and out while the new walk cures and hardens.
A pour date
Prep and pour day
Our crew digs out, packs the base and sets the forms, and I check everything before the truck arrives so nothing gets rushed once the concrete is flowing.
A poured walk
Finish, cure and clean up
From there the concrete sets the schedule for finishing and protecting it, not us. We clean up the site and tell you when the walk is ready to use.
A clean site
What a concrete sidewalk job includes
Tearing out the old walk
We break up and haul off the old concrete so the new walk starts on clean ground.
A dug-out, packed base
We dig out soft dirt and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so it doesn't settle later.
Forms set for drainage
The forms set the walk's height and a slight fall away from the house so water runs off instead of pooling.
Thickness for the traffic
The slab gets poured thicker where delivery vehicles will cross, which we settle with you at the estimate.
Broom finish and control joints
A broom finish adds grip, and control joints, grooves cut across the slab, give cracks a chosen line to follow.
Curing, tie-ins and clean-up
We protect the walk while it cures, match it to your steps or garage floor concrete, and leave the yard clean.
What sets the price of a new sidewalk?
Size comes first, then what the walk has to carry, because a walk that delivery trucks will cross gets a thicker slab and more concrete. Tearing out an old walk, how much soft ground we dig out, how close the truck can get and any steps or tie-ins all add work. A plain broom finish costs less than color or pattern, which our decorative concrete page covers. Your written estimate gives you the figure for your walk.
If the budget's tight, keep the base and trim the finish. The base is hidden on pour day, so it's the first thing people want to cut, but it's what keeps the walk from sinking with the dirt. Timing turns on the weather and the cure, and I'd rather move a pour date than rush one.
Why Rock Springs homeowners call us for sidewalks
I started this business in 2017 after years on restaurant lines, and the kitchen taught me that the cook who's ready before service has a calm night. Concrete works the same way, so every walk is planned and checked before the truck shows up, and I'm on site while our crew does the work.
I'll explain why we do each step, and you'll get a straight answer if something isn't the right fit for your house. We're licensed and fully insured. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Call (307) 209-5832 or use the form to set up your estimate.
- I walk every job myself
- A written estimate before we start
- Our crew works with me on site
Get a written estimate for your new sidewalk
Tell us the walk's rough length and width, whether delivery trucks will cross it and when you'd like to start. We reply within one business day to book a free, no-obligation visit.
(307) 209-5832Sidewalk questions we hear
What does it cost to build a concrete sidewalk in Rock Springs?
Installing a concrete sidewalk across the US usually costs about $12 to $14.70 per square foot, and that's a national figure, not our price. Tear-out, a thicker slab for delivery trucks and the finish you pick move it up or down, so the free estimate from my visit is where you'll get the number for your walk.
How thick should a concrete sidewalk be?
A sidewalk should be at least 4 inches thick, and 5 inches when delivery vehicles will cross it, according to Michigan concrete industry guidelines. That's out-of-state guidance, but it's why I ask what will cross your walk before I price it, since the answer sets how thick we pour.
How long does a new concrete sidewalk need to cure before I can walk on it?
The same Michigan guidelines say a new sidewalk can open to traffic after 7 days of curing, the time the concrete spends hardening. Plan on the walk being closed that first week, and when we set the pour date we'll help you work out another way in and out of the house.
Can concrete be poured in cold weather in Rock Springs?
Yes, as long as the ground isn't frozen and the fresh concrete is protected. A Michigan cold weather guide counts it as cold weather when the air drops to 40°F or is expected to fall below it while the concrete is protected, and it says crews then cover the concrete right away with insulated blankets, straw or heated enclosures to keep it at 50°F or above for at least 3 days. The guide also says the mix still needs entrained air, tiny bubbles that help it handle freezing and thawing, so it's fair to ask about.
How do I de-ice a new concrete sidewalk the first winter?
Skip deicers the first winter and use sand for traction, which is what that cold weather guide advises. After that, it lists magnesium or calcium chloride, fertilizer and water-softener salt as things to keep off the concrete. Good practice cuts down on scaling, the surface flaking you see on older walks, but a concrete supplier's bulletin notes nothing fully guarantees against it where freeze and thaw cycles are severe.
Should I seal a new concrete sidewalk?
You can, once the walk has had time to cure. The Michigan guidelines say a penetrating sealer can go on 30 days after the pour and typically needs reapplying every three to five years, so it's an ongoing choice we can talk through at the estimate.
Where we pour around Rock Springs
We're based in Rock Springs and also work in Green River and the cities around it. Pick your area below, or call (307) 209-5832 if yours isn't listed.
Plan your new walk with Rock Springs Concrete
Call (307) 209-5832 or send the form early, so we can plan your pour around the weather.