A walkway is the first thing guests step on and the surface most likely to become a trip hazard when it settles. Maxcon Concrete pours new concrete walkways and sidewalks, replaces heaved and cracked sections, and rebuilds public sidewalk where the township has flagged it — for homes and businesses from Gibsonia to the city.
As a concrete sidewalk contractor, we pay attention to the details that keep a walk safe: consistent width, even reveals at the edges, no lips at the joints, slope that sheds water instead of icing over, and a broom texture that still has grip when it is wet.
What we install
- Front entry walks and landing pads
- Side and service walks to decks, garages and sheds
- Garden and yard paths with curves and radius edges
- Public sidewalk replacement to township specification
- ADA-conscious commercial walks, ramps and detectable warning pads
- Trash-can pads, AC pads and mailbox pads
How we build walks that stay level
Walkways are thin and lightly loaded, which makes them extremely sensitive to what is underneath. We remove old slabs entirely rather than pouring over them, cut the sub-grade below frost-susceptible soil where needed, and compact a stone base that lets water drain instead of pooling and lifting the slab in winter.
Typical residential walks are poured four inches thick with fiber or mesh reinforcement, control joints at regular spacing, tooled or radiused edges, and expansion material where the walk meets steps, a stoop or the driveway. Tree roots get addressed at the same time — otherwise they will lift the new walk exactly like they lifted the old one.
Finishes and upgrades
- Broom finish for maximum traction
- Exposed aggregate and rock-salt texture
- Stamped or colored borders to match a patio
- Wider 4–5 ft. walks so two people can walk side by side
- Integrated step treads and landings on sloped lots
Why it lasts through Pennsylvania winters
Western PA runs through dozens of freeze-thaw cycles every winter. Water works into concrete, freezes, expands, and pops the surface apart — and road salt speeds the whole process up. Our walkways and sidewalks are built for that reality, not for a mild climate.
That means air-entrained concrete so there is room inside the mix for ice to expand, a compacted stone base that drains instead of holding water, positive slope away from your foundation, and a sealer applied once the slab has cured. Keep it sealed on a regular schedule and use calcium-chloride-free de-icer the first winter, and you get decades of service out of it.
How our process works
- Step 1
Free estimate
We walk the site with you, take measurements, and talk through drainage, access and finish options.
- Step 2
Design & quote
You get a clear written quote with thickness, reinforcement, finish and joint layout spelled out.
- Step 3
Prep & pour
Old concrete out, sub-base graded and compacted, forms set, reinforcement placed, then we pour.
- Step 4
Finish & seal
We finish, tool control joints, cure it properly, seal when it's ready, and leave the site clean.
Related concrete services
- Concrete Driveway & Driveway Installation — New driveways, replacements and extensions poured at the right thickness with a compacted stone base.
- Concrete Steps & Concrete Stoop Installation — Poured-in-place steps and stoops with even risers, proper footers and non-slip treads.
- Concrete Porch & Concrete Entryway Contractor — Porch slabs, landings and covered entries — new pours, extensions and resurfacing with decorative options.
Where we work
Sidewalks & Walkways projects across a 60-mile radius around Gibsonia, PA — Gibsonia, the North Hills, greater Pittsburgh and Butler County. See all service areas.