How Much Does A Concrete Walkway Cost?
Concrete Walkway Prices
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Concrete Walkway Costs
Due to regional fluctuations in concrete and labor costs, concrete walkway prices vary. The cost also depends on the size of the concrete walkway to be installed.
One customer in Arizona paid $109 per yard in addition to $250 per laborer, per day.
A contractor in Denver quoted a price of approximately $1500 for a 25 foot walkway, three feet wide by four inches thick. This price included tearing out the old walkway and pouring a new one.
In Arkansas, a customer reported a price of around $170 per square foot to have a concrete walkway professionally installed.
Stamped concrete, which is concrete with a color, pattern and/or texture made to resemble another material such as brick, stone, tile or wood, is more expensive at around $8-$12 per square foot installed for a basic design, or up to $20 per square foot or more for more elaborate effects such as multiple colors or a custom finish.
Concrete Walkway Installation
Home or professional installation involves the same basic procedure. First, if there is an existing walkway, it must be removed with a jackhammer. After that, the walkway area is dug to a depth of about 4 inches. Once the surface is checked to ensure it is level, wire mesh or reinforcement bar (rebar) is laid down. (Note: some choose to lay down a layer of crushed stone before applying the rebar or mesh.) The next step is to build a form, which is what holds the concrete in place while it is drying. Contractors usually use a steel beam system for this, but do-it-yourselfers most often use wood. Once the concrete is poured it must be leveled with a board or other tool. It is then smoothed with a tool called a float. Typical drying time is about one day before the forms are removed.
For a complete how-to concrete walkway guide check out doityourself.com.
Most contractors can handle an average-sized walkway in one day.
Shopping For A Concrete Walkway?
Contact several contractors, who will usually provide free estimates.
Many contractors prefer to do the entire job themselves, and may not want to come in and pour the concrete once the homeowner has down all of the preparation work.
If doing the project yourself, use this online tool to calculate how much concrete you’ll need.