Walkway construction in Allentown PA - a firm, level path up to your front door
Cracked, sinking or muddy path to your door? We build a new walkway in pavers or poured concrete, set on a well-packed base.
What goes into building a new walkway in Allentown?
Walkway construction in Allentown, PA means digging out and grading the route, then setting pavers on a compacted base or pouring concrete, so you end up with a firm path to your door that's ready to use once any concrete has cured.
Most calls start with a front walk that's cracked, sunk or tipping, or a worn strip of lawn where a path should be. The price mostly turns on the size of the path, pavers versus concrete and the finish you pick, and the schedule turns on the weather and, with concrete, the days it has to cure. I come out, walk the route with you and put the scope and price in writing, and we're fully licensed and insured.
- We build new paths, or tear out and replace old ones, from driveway or sidewalk to any door.
- Pavers are set on a compacted base, and concrete is poured, finished and left to cure.
- We tie the new path into your existing steps, driveway or sidewalk so the joins sit level.
What happens after you call about a new walkway?
I come out to every walkway job myself, and I work alongside the small crew that builds it. Here's how it goes from your first call to the day you walk the new path.
Call or send a message
Call (610) 424-2415 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a time for me to come out. It helps to tell us roughly where the path will run and what's there now.
I walk the route with you
I look at where the path will go, show you what I'm seeing and explain the choice between pavers and concrete before I write anything up. You get the scope in writing with the price, so you know exactly what the job covers before you decide.
We check permits and build
Once you're ready, we check with your local office about permits, take care of any application and contact the utility companies, which in many areas means one call at least two days before digging. Then our crew digs, grades and builds the path, and I work right alongside them.
Walk the finished path together
Before we pack up, we clean the site and walk the finished path with you so you can see how it came out and ask questions. If it's concrete, we'll tell you when it's ready to walk on.
Photos of paver paths, poured walks and masonry work
These photos show the kinds of paths and finishes masons build, from laid pavers to plain and textured concrete. Use them to picture what might suit your house before I come out to look.
Long stone retaining wall borders a curving paved road beneath trees and shrubs.
Outdoor kitchen built from dark stone blocks, with stainless steel appliances and a sink on a paved patio.
A curved stone fire pit with red cushions sits beside tiered retaining walls and a broad brick-paver patio.
Stone patio steps connect two paved levels, bordered by low stone walls and planted containers.
Brick house with a steep gray tile roof, arched entry windows, and a curved driveway bordered by lawn.
Stone patio with large gray pavers, a circular fire pit, white chairs, and a low curved stone wall.
Get a free estimate for your new walkway
Send the rough length and width of the path, the material you're leaning toward and a few photos, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free visit. The estimate comes with no obligation.
(610) 424-2415Questions people in Allentown ask about new walkways
These are the questions I hear most when someone in Allentown is planning a new path. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out to look at the job.
How much does it cost to build a walkway in Allentown, PA?
Installed pavers or poured concrete across the US usually cost about $6 to $30 per square foot, and that's the market's range, not our price. Size, material and finish move your path within it, and the estimate gives you a written price for your own job.
Are pavers or concrete easier to repair on a walkway?
Pavers are easier, because a cracked or broken paver can be lifted out and replaced on its own, so the fix usually costs less than mending concrete. If you expect the path to take wear over the years, that's why I usually lean toward pavers. Concrete still makes sense when you want a plain walk put in quickly.
How long does a new concrete walkway take before you can walk on it?
Poured concrete usually goes in quickly, then needs several days to cure before it's ready for use. Plan to keep foot traffic off it for those days, and if you need the path right away, that's a point in favor of pavers.
What is the best time of year to build a walkway in Allentown?
Build when the ground isn't frozen, because paver industry guidance says base material shouldn't go in frozen or be laid over frozen soil. That base is the packed layer the whole path sits on, so we schedule base work around the weather instead of rushing it into a cold snap.
Does a walkway contractor need a license in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has no state license for most construction contractors, but anyone who offers or does home improvements has to register with the state Attorney General's office unless they're specifically exempt. People doing less than $5,000 of home improvement work in a calendar year don't have to register, so it's fair to ask any contractor how the rule applies to them.
How do I find out about Allentown's stormwater fee and credits?
Ask the city, which bases its stormwater fee on how much of a property is covered by pavement, concrete and other hard surfaces that keep rain from soaking in. The city's stormwater billing office also offers credits that lower the fee for owners who make stormwater management improvements, so ask them how it works for your property.
Walkway construction in Allentown and the cities around it
Permits for construction in Allentown come from the city's Bureau of Engineering, so before work starts we check whether your walk needs one and handle the application, plus PennDOT's permit if new sidewalk or curb runs along a state road. We build the same walks for older homes in Bethlehem, across the state line in Phillipsburg, NJ and in other nearby cities.