Walkways & Sidewalks

Concrete Walkways & Sidewalks in High Point, NC

Front walks, side paths, sidewalks and steps that meet the door flush and stay level. Small pours, done with the same care as big ones.

Concrete walkway at a lake house
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Walkways & Sidewalks built to last

Concrete walkway at a lake house

A walkway is a small pour, but a poorly built one heaves, cracks, and becomes a trip hazard just as easily as a driveway — so it gets the same base prep.

We build front walks, side paths, sidewalks, and steps for homes and businesses in High Point and nearby towns. Because walkways are long and narrow, they’re more sensitive to uneven settling than a wider slab, so proper base compaction matters even more here. We shape curves, form steps and landings, and tie new concrete into porches and existing driveways cleanly.

Small pour, same standards

Walkways get the same base prep and joints as a driveway. That’s what keeps them from heaving, sinking or tripping someone a few winters from now.

We shape curves, add steps and landings, and tie into porches and driveways cleanly.

What to expect with walkway & sidewalk work

We excavate and compact the base along the full length of the walk, form the layout — straight or curved — and pour. Steps and landings are formed as part of the same job where they connect to the walkway. Most residential walkways are finished in a single day.

  • Base compacted along the full length
  • Layout formed to your exact path
  • Steps and landings poured with the walkway
  • Finished and cleaned up same day

Types of walkway & sidewalk work

Walkway and sidewalk projects usually fall into a few categories — here’s what each one involves.

  • Front walkways

    A front walkway connects the driveway or street to your door, and it’s one of the first things visitors see. We plan the width and layout to match your home, and finish it to complement the driveway if you’re pouring both.

  • Steps and stoops

    Steps and stoops need to meet your door at the exact right height and rise, which takes more precise forming than a flat walkway. We build them to code and finish them to match the surrounding concrete.

  • Sidewalks and side paths

    Sidewalks and side paths, whether residential or municipal, need consistent width and a level surface for safety. We compact the base carefully along the full run to prevent the settling that causes most sidewalk failures.

What affects the cost of walkway & sidewalk work

Walkways are smaller pours, but a few things still move the price — here’s what we look at.

  1. Size and layout

    Length, width, and whether the path curves all affect the cost — a curved walkway takes more forming labor than a straight run.

  2. Tear-out and haul-off

    Replacing an existing walkway means removing the old concrete first, which we include in the quote based on what’s there.

  3. Site access

    A walkway that’s easy to reach with equipment costs less than one that requires hand-digging around tight landscaping or structures.

  4. Base and grading

    Soft or uneven ground along the path sometimes needs extra base material to keep the walkway from settling unevenly later.

  5. Finish and color

    A standard broom finish is the most common and affordable choice for walkways. Decorative finishes cost more but hold up the same structurally.

  6. Timing and weather

    Like any outdoor pour, walkways are scheduled around temperature and rain — we’ll give you a realistic timeline when we quote it.

Walkway & sidewalk projects

Photos from the Burton project library.

How the job runs.

  1. Step 1

    Consultation

    We come out, look at the site and talk through the job before we talk numbers.

  2. Step 2

    Written quote

    Clear scope and one price, in writing. No surprises later.

  3. Step 3

    Prep

    We show up on the day we set, dig out, and build the base right.

  4. Step 4

    Pour and finish

    Formed, poured and finished by the same crew, start to end.

  5. Step 5

    Walkthrough

    We walk it with you and clean up. It's done when you say it's done.

What customers say.

5.0

6 Google reviews

  • “Chad and his crew are very professional. They are very respectful of your time and property! The only thing they left behind when they were done was a beautiful slab! Thanks y’all for all of your hard work!”

    John H.Google review
  • “I would highly recommend Burton Concrete. The removed my old cracked up driveway and poured a new one that looks great. Very professional.”

    Mike S.Google review
  • “I have had Burton concrete do two big jobs for me, both jobs was not your every day pours. Chad was there every time he told me he was and come back when he said. Kept job site clean..”

    John S.Google review
  • “The concrete work was excellent. Everything from pricing, workmanship and cleanup after the job was finished was performed in a very professional manner.”

    Dr. Bob S.Google review

Walkway & sidewalk questions.

Rather talk? (336) 477-4414

Yes. If only part of a walk has failed, we can cut out and replace that section. See concrete repairs.

Yes. Curved walks are formed by hand and cost a little more than straight runs. We’ll price both if you’re deciding.

Yes. Steps, landings and stoops are formed and poured to meet your door and walkway at the right height.

Most residential walkways run 3 to 4 feet wide, though commercial paths and ADA-compliant routes need more. We’ll recommend the right width for your property when we quote it.

Areas we serve

Based in High Point. These are the towns we work in most.

Let’s talk about your walkway.

Tell us about the job. We’ll come look at it and put the price in writing.