Do I need a permit to replace a sidewalk?

If the walk sits in the city right-of-way, often yes. Sidewalks entirely on private property usually do not. We will tell you which case you are in after we look at the lot and the street.

Residential Concrete Sidewalks in San Antonio

City-width residential sidewalks
Replacement of trip-hazard and heaved sections
Clean expansion joints and tooled edges
Driveway apron and curb transitions
Coordination with HOA and city requirements

When a sidewalk has to come out

Tree roots, bad original pours, and clay heave create trip hazards. We replace panels, not just grind, when the slab has moved enough that grinding would leave a thin, weak edge. In older San Antonio neighborhoods that often means working panel by panel so the rest of the walk stays in service.

Permits and right-of-way

Work in the public right-of-way can need a city permit, especially in San Antonio and New Braunfels. We flag that on the estimate. Private walks on your lot are simpler. Either way, the finish is a consistent broom with joints that line up with existing panels and driveways.

Sidewalks that meet the street the right way

When a sidewalk has to come out

Permits and right-of-way

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