Cost of Cement Walkways
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Cement Walkways in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Cement Walkway material and installation costs?
The Homewyse Cement Walkway cost estimator provides up to date pricing information for your area. Enter your zip code, the size of your project below and click "Update". The table below summarizes the average 2013 cost to install Cement Walkways in your area for good, better and custom quality work.
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Cement Walkways - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Cement Walkway installation costs are commonly quoted from a standard rate and can be estimated by the service professional with inspecting the job site.
- The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for simple excavation and site preparation for uniform cement walkway thickness, proper surface height and water shedding slope for finished surface; placement of perimeter forms and expansion joints at spacing not to exceed 8 feet; setting of wire mesh or rebar reinforcement; pouring, settling, leveling, trowel finishing of minimum 4 inch thick, 4000 psi concrete.
- Higher priced Cement Walkways may include features such as better crack resistance, higher quality surface finishing and better warranty.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for site regrading or excavation, or demolition and removal of existing sidewalk.
- Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
- Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Cement Walkway work for your project.