Concrete Sidewalks, Walkways & Patios in Statesboro, Swainsboro & Metter, GA

Flatwork you walk on every day

Sidewalks and patios do not carry heavy loads, but they are the concrete you see and use the most. The details show: straight edges, consistent joints, an even broom texture and a surface that sheds water instead of puddling at the back door. We form and finish walkways and patios with the same base prep we use on driveways, because a walkway that settles an inch becomes a trip hazard.

What we build

• Front walks and sidewalks from the driveway or street to the door.
• Side-yard and backyard walkways to gates, sheds, shops and pools.
• Back patios for grills, tables and fire pit areas.
• Porch slabs and covered patio slabs with footings for posts where needed.
• Concrete steps and landings with consistent riser heights.
• Pool decks and surrounds with slip-resistant texture.
• Wheelchair ramps and accessible walkways with gentle slopes and level landings.
• Commercial sidewalks and curbs for storefronts, churches and offices.

Finish options

Broom finish

The standard for exterior concrete. A light, uniform broom texture gives grip in the rain and hides wear.

Smooth trowel

Best under a roof, on covered porches and carports, where the surface stays dry. It is easy to sweep but slick when wet, so we do not recommend it in the open.

Decorative concrete

Stamped patterns, integral color, exposed aggregate and tooled or picture-frame borders are available for patios, walks and pool decks. Decorative work costs more and needs periodic resealing, so we will walk you through whether it is worth it for your project.

Sizing, slope and layout

A comfortable front walk is at least four feet wide so two people can pass. Patios should be planned around furniture: a table for six needs roughly twelve by twelve feet, and more if a grill or seating area shares the space. Every walk and patio is sloped away from the house, about an eighth to a quarter inch per foot, so rain runs off rather than toward the foundation. Control joints are spaced about every four to five feet on sidewalks and on a grid for patios.

Old walkway lifted by tree roots or sunken at the steps? We can remove and replace just the bad sections. See repair and replacement.

Service area

We pour sidewalks and patios in Statesboro, Swainsboro, Metter, Brooklet, Portal, Register, Twin City, Stillmore, Pulaski, Cobbtown and Claxton. Pairing a patio with a new driveway or pad in the same pour usually saves money on delivery and setup.

Patio sizes and planning

• Bistro or grill patio: about 10 by 10 feet, enough for a grill and two chairs.
• Family dining patio: 12 by 16 to 14 by 20 feet fits a table for six with room to walk around it.
• Entertaining patio: 16 by 24 feet and larger for a dining area plus a seating group or fire pit.
• Covered porch or pavilion slab: sized to the post layout, with thickened spots under each post.

Think about where the afternoon sun hits, where the back door opens, and whether you want to add a roof, screen room or outdoor kitchen later. Footings and conduit for those are cheap to add now and expensive to add after the pour.

Sidewalk and walkway details

A front walk should be at least 4 feet wide so two people can walk side by side; 3 feet works for side yard and utility paths. Walks are poured 4 inches thick with joints about every 4 to 5 feet and a slight cross slope so water does not stand.

We also pour the pieces that connect everything: a walk from the driveway to the front steps, a path to the shed or the pool gate, a pad at the mailbox, and landings at the bottom of porch steps. For anyone using a walker or wheelchair, we can pour gentle ramps in place of steps and keep joints tight and flush.

Concrete steps and porch slabs

Steps get used every day and cause the most falls when they are uneven. We form steps with consistent riser height, usually around 7 inches, and treads deep enough for a full foot. Steps and stoops are tied to a footing so they do not settle away from the house. Old brick or concrete steps that have pulled loose can be removed and re-poured, and porch slabs can be widened to make room for chairs.

Patio or deck in South Georgia?

Heat, humidity and termites are hard on wood here. A ground level concrete patio does not rot, warp, splinter or need staining, and it will not feed termites next to your house. Decks still make sense for homes raised well off the ground, but for a back door that sits a step or two above grade, concrete usually costs less over time and lasts far longer.

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