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Concrete sidewalk in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Sidewalk work falls into two groups. Public sidewalks along the street sit in the city right-of-way, and cities often require owners to repair raised or broken flags, sometimes after a notice. Private walkways run from the driveway or public walk to your front and back doors.
In Metro Detroit, tree roots, frost heave and settling clay lift or sink sidewalk flags, creating trip hazards. Replacement means removing damaged squares, preparing the base, and pouring new air-entrained concrete with proper joints and slope. If only a few flags have sunk and are still intact, concrete leveling may be cheaper; ask whether your city accepts it for public walks.
What a proper job includes
- Review of which flags need replacement and any city notice
- Right-of-way permit for public sidewalk work
- Saw cutting and removal of damaged flags
- Compacted base and forms set to the required width and slope
- Air-entrained concrete, finished with a broom texture
- Control joints and expansion joints at the proper spacing
- Curing, barricades while it cures, and restoration of edges
What drives the price
- Number of flags or length of walk
- Removal and disposal of old concrete
- Tree roots that must be handled with the city's approval
- Accessible ramp or curb transition work
- Walk thickness at driveway crossings
- Private walkway extras: steps, curves, decorative finish
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Public sidewalks are city controlled. In Detroit, sidewalk replacement needs a right-of-way permit from the DPW City Engineering Division; the city lists separate sidewalk permit types for contractors and homeowners, and contractors must be bonded with the city. Suburban cities set their own sidewalk specifications and permits, so check with your city engineering or building department. Excavation needs notice to MISS DIG 811 at least three business days ahead.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Look for a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Concrete, or a Residential Builder license, and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Confirm the contractor knows your city's sidewalk specification.
- Ask who pulls the right-of-way permit and whether the contractor is bonded with the city.
- Get flag count, thickness and removal in writing.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Ask about barricades and when the walk can be used again.
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