Concrete Sidewalks & Walkways in Nashville, TN
Nashville Precision Concrete installs front walks, side paths, garden walkways and replacement public sidewalks for homeowners around Nashville. On every walkway job we start by checking for trip edges and standing water, then plan slope and joints around how people actually come and go from the house.
Walkways here take a beating from both directions. Clay underneath swells after a wet spring and shrinks in late summer, while winter freezes and salt from the street work on the surface. Older neighborhoods like Sylvan Park, Inglewood and Belmont-Hillsboro also have mature tree roots that have been lifting slabs for decades.
We pour sidewalks and walkways in Brentwood, Hermitage, Madison, Goodlettsville, Mt. Juliet, Antioch, Smyrna, Spring Hill and Hendersonville, along with other nearby towns & more. To keep a new walk from flaking, read our tips on protecting concrete from salt and freeze-thaw in Nashville.
Why Choose Nashville Precision Concrete
Sidewalk & Walkway Services
Front Walkway Installation
We shape a front walk to the house first, deciding width and curves, then excavate and compact a stone base under every section. A walkway 4 feet wide lets two people walk side by side, which makes a front entrance feel generous.
Broom texture runs across the walk, not along it, for better grip when it is wet.
Where the walk meets the porch or stoop, we leave an isolation joint so the two can move independently. That small strip of foam is the difference between a clean seam and a cracked corner after the clay under the yard swells in a wet April.
Public Sidewalk Replacement
Sidewalks along the street sit in Metro's right-of-way. We apply for the right-of-way permit through ePermits with the Nashville Department of Transportation, which needs at least two business days' notice, and pour to the width and slope the city expects.
If Metro sidewalk work disturbs your own walkway or landscaping, the city notes it is not responsible for replacing private hardscaping, so homeowners often call us afterward to reconnect.
Root-Damaged Walk Repair
We cut out the heaved panels, trim roots where an arborist says it is safe and pour new sections with a thicker base. Grinding a lifted edge is a short-term option for a small offset.
Side Yard & Garden Paths
Narrow paths to a gate, trash can area or garden shed keep mud out of the house. Even a 3-foot path gets a compacted base, because skipping it is why so many side paths here tilt within a few years.
Side yards between closely built houses in neighborhoods like The Nations and 12 South also carry roof runoff from two homes. We pitch those paths toward a swale or drain so the walk does not turn into a creek bed every spring.
Steps & Grade Changes
Sloped front yards are common on the hills of Bellevue and Forest Hills, where the Highland Rim breaks down into the Nashville Basin. When a walk gets too steep, we break it up with landings and poured steps so it stays comfortable on an icy morning.
Each riser is kept the same height, since one odd step is what catches guests in the dark.
Decorative Borders
A stamped or colored border on a plain broom walk adds curb appeal at a fraction of the cost of fully stamped concrete, which runs $12 to $20 or more per square foot.
Borders also hide the transition where a new walk meets an older driveway, so the color difference between old and new concrete is less obvious.
Our Walkway Process
Walkthrough & Quote
We look at the route, measure, check where water sits after rain and note any roots or utilities. You get a written quote that shows demolition, base and finish separately.
Permits & Locates
Public sidewalk work gets a Metro right-of-way permit. For any digging, we request Tennessee 811 locates at least three working days ahead.
Forming & Base
Forms are set with a slight cross-slope so water runs off the side, and the stone base is compacted. We add expansion joints where the walk meets the house, driveway or steps.
Pour & Cure
We pour with an air-entrained mix, finish, tool the joints and apply curing compound. Foot traffic can usually resume the next day.
Sidewalk & Walkway FAQs for Nashville
What does a concrete walkway cost?
A plain broom-finished slab typically runs $6 to $10 per square foot, so a 4-by-40-foot front walk would come to about $960 to $1,600 before any tear-out. Most crews, ours included, also carry a job minimum of roughly $500 to $1,500.
Who fixes the sidewalk in front of my house?
The Nashville Department of Transportation handles public sidewalks in Davidson County, and residents can report damage through hubNashville. Suburban cities like Franklin and Brentwood have their own rules, so we check before pricing work at the street.
Is Metro adding new sidewalks near me?
Metro's Choose How You Move program plans about 86 miles of new and upgraded sidewalks. If your street is on the list, we can time a private walkway so it ties in cleanly afterward.
Can uneven panels be raised instead of replaced?
Often, yes. If the panel is intact, concrete leveling can lift it back flush for less money.
How do I keep salt from ruining a new walk?
Skip salt for the first winter and use sand for traction. After that, avoid ammonium-based deicers and keep a penetrating sealer on the surface every couple of years.
Can you widen my driveway at the same time?
Yes, and combining the work saves a mobilization charge. See our concrete driveways page for what that involves.