Trip Hazard Removal
It’s a business or homeowner’s nightmare and a lawyer’s dream – someone trips on the sidewalk in front of your home or business.
In Los Angeles, you may think that the city is liable for any trip hazards on the sidewalks. If only it were that simple! While the city has paid out millions to settle trip hazard lawsuits, its own website says to consult an attorney when it comes to trip hazard lawsuits. Bottom line, you may be liable if someone trips on the sidewalk in front of your home or business.
Avoid the headaches and fix that sidewalk!
How can I remove trip hazards from my Los Angeles property?
You may be thinking…I have to replace all of my sidewalk. That’s pretty daunting. The good news is that you may not have to.
If you’re just looking at a small uplift in your sidewalk, it’s actually easier than you may think to repair the sidewalk. If you want a quick and wallet-friendly solution to the sidewalk problem, concrete grinding is the way to go.
What is concrete grinding? Simple. Hire a concrete contractor who has a concrete grinding machine. This machine will shave down the uplifted section of concrete to make it even with the concrete around it. This solution is quick and simple. In one day, you’ll have a smooth sidewalk.
If you have a simple, small uplift in your concrete, you are likely a good candidate for concrete grinding. It usually runs about $1,000 to complete. We have the specialized equipment and trained technicians to quickly fix that pesky sidewalk. The work will be done in about a day, rather than the week-long process required to replace your sidewalk. You don’t have to worry about permits or inspections or someone stepping on your newly poured concrete.
When do I have to replace my sidewalk in Los Angeles?
If your sidewalk is crumbling or has major uplift (probably caused by a tree), you definitely have to replace it.
There are two ways to go about replacing your sidewalk.
The city’s Safe Sidewalks LA rebate program will pay you up to $12,000 to replace your sidewalk. However, property owners are increasingly finding that the work the city requires for this rebate costs far more than the $12,000 given. That’s because the city is requiring that property owners replace all the sidewalk between their property lines.
The easier way to replace your sidewalk is to hire a licensed contractor to replace just the portion of the sidewalk that is damaged. In a majority of cases, that is more wallet-friendly than replacing all the sidewalk along your property line.
Ready to fix that trip hazard lurking outside your property? Give us a call today! We are a licensed concrete contractor with 20+ years of experience in repairing and replacing concrete sidewalks. With the specialized equipment and trained techs, we have the know-how to fix your sidewalk and be easy on your wallet.