75 Feet of New Concrete Sidewalk and Rear Porch Pour

This one had a lot going on. We poured 75 feet of new concrete sidewalk plus a rear porch for this brick home - and the goal was to make it both clean-looking and actually functional for the long term. That second part is where a lot of concrete jobs fall short.

The sidewalk runs from the front of the property all the way around, with a gentle curve that follows the natural layout of the yard. Curving a pour like this takes more planning than a straight run - you have to think about your forms, your grading, and where the water is going to go when it rains. We worked gravel bedding along the edges to support proper drainage and keep the slab stable over time.

The rear porch is where the drainage piece really comes into play. We set a channel drain right into the concrete to pull water away from the foundation and the back door. That's not just an aesthetic detail - it's the kind of thing that protects the structure of your home. Water sitting against a foundation causes real problems over time, and a properly placed drain takes care of it before it starts.

The finished surface across both the walkway and the porch is smooth and broom-finished for grip. The expansion joints are cut clean and evenly spaced. Everything ties together well - it looks like it belongs there, not like an afterthought tacked onto the property.

Projects like this are a good example of what we mean when we say concrete work should be functional first. The aesthetic comes naturally when the job is done right. Whether it's a long sidewalk run, a rear landing, or anything in between - good prep work and proper drainage planning make all the difference in how long that concrete lasts.