Concrete walkways and paths in Long Beach and Lakewood
A good walkway is level where you step, sloped where water needs to go and wide enough for two people or a trash can. We lay out curves and widths with you on site before anything gets formed.
Or call / text (657) 300-7519 with a few photos.
Finish options
Choose a look for your walkway
Every option is priced on the same base and slab. Tell us which ones you like and we'll price them side by side.
Broom finish
- Look
- Fine brushed texture, plain gray or integral color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years if you want it to stay stain resistant.
- Relative cost
- Lowest per square foot.
Stained or colored
- Look
- Color mixed into the concrete or stained into the surface after it cures.
- Upkeep
- Sealer keeps the color even; UV and pool water wear it over time.
- Relative cost
- Low to mid on top of the base slab.
Stamped
- Look
- Pressed patterns like slate, ashlar stone, cobble or wood plank, with release color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years to keep the color and protect the texture.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, depends on pattern and colors.
Pavers
- Look
- Individual units on a compacted base. Many shapes and blends.
- Upkeep
- Re-sand joints and reseal every few years; single units can be lifted and reset.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, more labor per square foot.
What's included
What goes into the job
These are the line items you'll see in your written quote. If something doesn't apply to your project, the quote says so.
| Layout | String lines or paint on site so you see the width and curves before we dig. |
|---|---|
| Base | Compacted base, extra depth where the side yard stays damp. |
| Thickness | 4 inches, reinforced. |
| Steps | Formed steps with even risers. [[CONFIRM: steps and handrails offered]] |
| Drainage | Cross slope so water runs off the path, not toward the house. |
| Edges | Tooled edges and joints; clean lines against lawn or planting. |
Projects
Walkways: recent work
[[CONFIRM: these are your own jobs, plus city for each]]
Process
How a walkway job runs
Site visit
We walk the area, check grade and drainage, take measurements and talk through finishes.
[[CONFIRM: usually within X days of your call]]Written quote
You get a written price with slab thickness, reinforcement, finish and what is excluded spelled out.
[[CONFIRM: X days after the visit]]Forming and prep
Demo if needed, excavation, compacted base, forms set to grade, rebar or mesh placed and inspected if a permit applies.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Pour and finish
Concrete placed, screeded, floated and finished, with control joints tooled or saw-cut the same day or next morning.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Cure and walkthrough
Forms stripped and cleanup done. We walk the job with you and go over cure times and sealing.
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FAQ
Walkways questions
How wide should a front walk be?
About 4 feet lets two people walk side by side. Side-yard paths for trash bins work at 3 feet or more.
Can a walkway curve?
Yes. Curves are formed with flexible forms, and we place joints so cracks don't cut across the narrow points.
Can you match my existing concrete?
We can get close with color and finish, but new concrete rarely matches weathered concrete exactly. We'll show you samples first.
What about steps?
We form steps with even rise and run so they're comfortable and safe, and check whether your city has rules for the height.
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Get a quote for your walkway
Send us the basics online, or call or text (657) 300-7519. We come out, measure and price it in writing.