Full sidewalk replacement
Row-front sidewalks, walkways, public-sidewalk replacements at the curb line. We tear out the old, regrade the base, set forms, pour fresh concrete, and place clean expansion joints at the property lines.
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BBB A+ Accredited
Family-operated since 1997
Concrete sidewalks Services · Philadelphia
Concrete Sidewalk Repair in Philadelphia
Services offered
Concrete sidewalks services we provide in Philadelphia.
Every job is poured by Marcello and his father themselves, quoted, scheduled, and finished by the same hands. Below: the kinds of sidewalks work we pour most across Philadelphia.
Panel-by-panel sidewalk repair
One cracked flag, two bad panels, three broken sections, we replace just the failed panels, matched to the existing concrete on either side. Honest sidewalk repair: only what needs replacing comes out.
Trip-hazard fixes
A tree root pushed one panel up. The neighbor's line settled. A flag is rocking. We grind down small lifts or replace the panel, whichever is right for the spot. The goal is a flat, safe walking surface and a clean line at the property edge.
Concrete walkways
Side-yard walkways, back-door paths, garden-to-deck walks. Concrete walkway pours from 2′ wide stepping paths to 6′ main walks, sloped to drain off the side, finished broom or smooth.
Public-sidewalk work
The flags between your property line and the curb sit in the city right-of-way. We pour to spec and to inspection requirements, and assess permit needs case by case at the estimate.
ADA-compliant detail work
Curb cuts, detectable warning surfaces, ramp transitions, and proper cross-slope at intersections. The detail work that has to be right or the inspection fails. We pour it right the first time.
Why choose us
Why hire Marcello for your philadelphia sidewalks.
We answer the phone.
When you call, we pick up. When we say we'll show up, we do. That's the version of working with a local contractor we want for ourselves, so it's the version we run.
Honest sidewalk repair vs. replacement call.
If two panels need replacing, we replace two panels, not the whole walk. If the base is shot and replacement is the right call, we’ll say that too. The job that matches the actual condition.
Public-sidewalk knowledge.
Sidewalks at the curb line sit in city right-of-way. We've worked these jobs across Philly. We assess case by case at the estimate and tell you what your specific job involves.
The owner pours your sidewalk.
Marcello and his father are on most jobs themselves. The hands that quote your sidewalk are the hands that finish it, not a sub crew you’ve never met.
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Philadelphia sidewalks clients in their own words.
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“A short story…we needed someone who could do an emergency sidewalk repair in center city Philadelphia during the holidays! Impossible? Well, Marcello made it possible. He called back when he said he was going to call back. He showed up exactly when he said he'd show up. He arrived at…”
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“A short story…we needed someone who could do an emergency sidewalk repair in center city Philadelphia during the holidays! Impossible? Well, Marcello made it possible. He called back when he said he was going to call back. He showed up exactly when he said he'd show up. He arrived at our center city address, got out of his truck and fixed the problem. He really cared about getting it right. And…all that happened for a reasonable price. Personable, honest, man-of-his word. He's been added to my short list of trusted Philly vendors.”
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“I contracted with Marcello Family Concrete to replace my driveway, sidewalk, and steps/walkway from the driveway to the front door. The Marcello crew was AMAZING. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and cleaned up as they went along. The owner and his father are wonderful people. Besides, being professional,…”
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“I contracted with Marcello Family Concrete to replace my driveway, sidewalk, and steps/walkway from the driveway to the front door. The Marcello crew was AMAZING. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and cleaned up as they went along. The owner and his father are wonderful people. Besides, being professional, honest, and dependable, they're true craftsmen who take tremendous pride in their work. It shows in the quality of the product they produce. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.”
Recent Philadelphia sidewalks
Recent Philadelphia sidewalks projects.
Our process
What happens when you hire us.
You call. We pick up.
No call center. No answering service. Most days it’s Marcello himself on the line. We’ll talk through the project and schedule a free walk-through.
We come out. Free walk-through.
We measure, talk through what you’re looking for, and walk the existing condition with you. You’ll get a written quote with a clear scope, no pushy sales.
Schedule confirmed. Materials lined up.
We confirm the start window with you, line up materials and equipment, and walk you through what to move (cars, hose reels, anything along the work line) before the crew arrives.
Tear-out, pour, finish, clean up.
Demo the old flags, prep the base, set forms, pour, broom-finish, and tool clean expansion joints. Most concrete sidewalk replacements wrap in 1–2 days on site, less for partial panel repairs.
Who you’re hiring
Same hands you hire. Same hands that show up.
Marcello and his father pour every sidewalks themselves, tear-out, prep, pour, finish. Behind them, the same in-house crew that’s been with the family for years and equipment they own and run themselves.
When you call, you get Marcello. No front office, no booking system, no “project manager” to hand off to. Quotes happen at your driveway. Updates happen with photos.
- In Business
- Since 1997
- Family Trade Experience
- 40+ Years
- BBB Rating
- A+
FAQ
Philadelphia concrete sidewalks questions.
Should I repair my sidewalk or replace it?
Depends on the panel. A single trip-hazard with a sound base around it, sidewalk repair: replace just that flag. Two or three failed panels in a row, or settling along the full row-home front: full sidewalk replacement is usually the better call.
If the base is shot or the cross-slope is wrong, repair won’t hold. We’ll tell you straight at the estimate which one applies to your sidewalk.
How long does a concrete sidewalk replacement take?
Most concrete sidewalk replacements wrap in 1–2 days on site: tear-out and base prep day one, pour and finish day two. Single-panel sidewalk repairs are usually a half-day. The fresh slab needs 24–48 hours of foot-traffic cure.
Is the sidewalk in front of my home my responsibility?
In Philadelphia, yes, the property owner is responsible for the public sidewalk in front of their home, even though the slab itself sits in the city right-of-way. If a flag is cracked, sunken, or a trip hazard, it’s on you to fix it.
The good news: a quote from a real concrete sidewalk contractor is free, and most full row-home sidewalk replacements come in well below what people expect.
Do I need a permit to repair my sidewalk?
It depends. Public-sidewalk work at the curb line in Philadelphia sometimes requires a permit and an inspection, we assess case by case. Private walkways on your own property typically don’t.
We’ll tell you straight at the estimate. If a permit is needed, we’ll handle the paperwork or walk you through it.
Can you fix the sidewalk where the tree root pushed it up?
Yes, tree-root heave is one of the most common sidewalk repair calls we get. Depending on the root size and the panel condition, options are: grind the lip flush, mudjack the panel back to grade, or remove the panel, cut the root, and pour a fresh flag.
We’ll look at the panel on site and recommend the right move. Quick fix isn’t always the right one if the root is going to push it again next year.
How much does sidewalk repair or replacement cost in Philadelphia?
Single-panel repairs are usually the cheapest concrete work we do. Full row-front sidewalk replacements depend on length, base condition, and whether the public-sidewalk side requires permitting.
Free on-site estimates with a written quote. No square-foot pricing because it’d be misleading, a single bad flag near a fire hydrant can take longer than three flags on a clean stretch.
Other services
Other services we offer in Philadelphia.
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Front porch slab tear-outs, fresh concrete porch pours, and wooden-to-concrete porch conversions. The full scope of porch slab work across Philly row homes. Family contractor since 1997.
View ServiceNeighborhoods
Philadelphia neighborhoods we’ve paved.
A working list, not exhaustive. Don’t see your neighborhood? Call 267-918-3233, if we work in Philly and your zip code is anywhere near it, we’ll come pour your sidewalks.
Center City
South Philly
Manayunk
Roxborough
Mt. Airy
Chestnut Hill
Germantown
Fishtown
Kensington
Northern Liberties
Pennsport
Passyunk Square
Northeast Philadelphia
Mayfair
Fox Chase
Rhawnhurst
Fishtown & Kensington
Bustleton
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Est. 1997
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