Concrete sidewalk building in Holland MI - a level walk that drains away from the house
Sinking, cracked or uneven squares tripping people up? We pack a firm base first, then pour a new walk that sits even.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Should you replace a few squares or the whole walk?
Look at the ground under the walk more than the cracks on top. If only a square or two is broken and the rest sits level and drains, a smaller fix usually does the job.
A few new squares work when:
- Only one or two squares are broken
- The rest of the walk sits level
- Water runs off instead of pooling
- The ground underneath feels firm
- Cracks are narrow and not spreading
A new walk makes sense when:
- Several squares have sunk or tipped
- Water pools or runs toward the house
- The surface is flaking along its length
- The driveway crossing keeps breaking
- You want it wider or on a new path
How your sidewalk job goes
You call, I come out
When you call, I come out myself, walk the site with you and listen to what you have in mind for the walk.
A site visit
A written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you know exactly what we'll do before you decide anything.
A written estimate
Permits, then a date
We check on permits with your local office before we set a date. For right-of-way work, Holland needs the application 3 to 5 working days before the start.
A start date
Ground first, then the pour
We prepare the ground before any concrete goes down. On right-of-way work the city can inspect at several stages, so the job may pause for a check.
A new walk
Walkthrough and care
When it's finished, we walk it with you and explain curing, the wait while concrete hardens before it takes weight, and how to look after it.
Care instructions
What our sidewalk building includes
Tear-out and haul-away
We break up the old walk and haul the broken concrete off your property.
A dug-out, packed base
We dig down to firm subgrade, the soil the walk rests on, then pack a base before any concrete goes down.
Forms and slope
We set forms for the path and width you want, with a slight slope that sends water away from your house.
Pour and broom finish
We pour and level the walk, then give it a broom finish, fine brushed lines that help shoes grip when it's wet.
Control joints
We show you how the joints will be spaced along your walk, then cut them on time so they do their job.
Edges and clean-up
We fill soil back along the edges so there's no drop-off, and leave your yard clean.
What shapes the cost of a sidewalk in Holland?
The size of the walk sets most of the price, and so does what's there now, because tearing out an old walk, hauling it away and firming up soft ground all add work. If the budget is tight, please don't trim the base. Nobody sees it once the concrete is in, but it decides whether your walk stays level.
Thicker concrete where the driveway crosses, how easily the truck can reach the walk, and a plain broom finish versus a colored or patterned top all play a part, and our decorative concrete work covers those dressier looks. The schedule mostly turns on the weather and, for a walk along the street, the city permit. Your written estimate lists what's included, so you can see where the money goes.
Why Holland homeowners call us for their walks
I started out pouring walks and steps for neighbors on weekends, and flatwork, the walks, patios, driveways and steps people use every day, is still what we're best known for. I'd rather tell you plainly what to expect than promise something concrete can't do. If your walk ends at a cracked garage, we can also look at garage floor concrete on the same visit.
The part of your walk in the public right of way, usually the stretch along the street, follows Holland's rules. The city requires a professional concrete contractor to replace those squares, built to its own sidewalk specifications, and only contractors who've given the city proof of liability insurance may work there. We're licensed and insured, and you can read the city's right-of-way rules for yourself.
- An estimate I write myself
- Our own crew, with me on site
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Get a free on-site estimate for your new sidewalk
Please note the walk's rough length and width and whether it meets the street or the driveway. We reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation visit.
(616) 801-4861Sidewalk questions from Holland homeowners
How much does a new concrete sidewalk cost in Holland, MI?
Across the US, concrete sidewalk installation usually costs about $12 to $14 per square foot. That's what the work generally runs nationwide, not our price, and the size, tear-out and base work move your figure from there. I'll give you a written estimate once I've seen the walk.
Do I need a city permit for sidewalk work in Holland?
Yes, if any of the work is in the public right of way, because the City of Holland Transportation Department issues permits to contractors for work such as sidewalk replacement there before work starts. Working there without one can bring a civil infraction ticket, city fees or both, so we confirm the permit before the old walk comes out, and we can file the application for you or help you with it. For the rest of the walk, we check with your local office too.
Will my new concrete sidewalk crack?
Some cracking over time is normal for concrete, and control joints decide where a slab cracks, not whether it does. With the joints cut on time and spaced well, cracks usually stay in those lines instead of running across a square.
What is the best way to keep a concrete sidewalk from flaking in winter?
Concrete with air mixed in is the usual answer, because the air helps it resist breaking down when it's soaked and freezes, and it limits flaking from ice melt. That's general concrete guidance, so if you plan to use ice melt, please ask whether the mix has air added, and I'll tell you what we're using.
Should my sidewalk be thicker where it crosses the driveway?
Usually, yes. A walk is generally built to the same thickness as most home driveways, and the concrete may be thicker where a driveway crosses it or heavier vehicles drive over it, so we plan that stretch to carry cars.
How do I choose a concrete contractor for a sidewalk in Holland?
Start by asking which trades their state license lists, since a Michigan maintenance and alteration contractor license names the trades its holder is qualified to practice, and concrete is one of them. Then ask who comes out, who writes the estimate and how they'll prepare the ground under the walk, because that's the part you can't check later.
Sidewalks in Holland and nearby cities
We're based in Holland and build walks in Zeeland, Grand Rapids and many of the cities around them. Please choose your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Ask Holland Concrete Company for a Holland quote
Call (616) 801-4861 any weekday until 11 PM, or send the form, and I'll set up a visit.