Concrete Sidewalks in Troy, IL
If you need a new sidewalk poured in Troy, we work in this area regularly. Troy sits in Madison County, and we serve Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe County as part of our regular three-county service area. Whether you're in a residential neighborhood or near one of Troy's busier commercial corridors, a properly installed concrete sidewalk makes a real difference in how a property looks and functions. We pour straight, level walks that hold up through Illinois winters and stay safe through freeze-thaw cycles year after year.
We're based in Freeburg, which puts us close enough to Troy to schedule and respond without the delays you'd get from a contractor commuting from St. Louis. One call gets you to someone who can come out, look at the job, and give you a clear price.
What Troy Customers Should Know About Concrete Sidewalks
Concrete sidewalks in Troy face the same pressure all Illinois concrete does. Winter freeze-thaw cycles are hard on poorly installed flatwork. When the base isn't compacted right or the concrete is poured too thin, water gets underneath, freezes, and heaves the slab. A sidewalk that lifts even a half-inch becomes a trip hazard fast.
The other issue we see a lot in older Madison County neighborhoods is drainage. If a sidewalk was installed without proper grading underneath, water pools on the surface or runs toward the foundation instead of away from it. We grade and compact the base before any concrete goes down. That step is what separates a sidewalk that lasts 20 years from one that needs replacing in five.
For new sidewalks connecting a front entry, driveway approach, or side yard path, we size the slab to fit the space and pour it at the right thickness for foot traffic. If you want a decorative finish, broom or exposed aggregate, we can do that too.
Our Concrete Sidewalk Process in Troy
Step 1 - Site Visit and Estimate We come out to your Troy property, measure the area, check the existing grade, and talk through your options. If old concrete needs to come out first, we handle that too. We run our own trucks, so tear-out and haul-away are part of the job, not something you arrange with a separate company.
Step 2 - Base Prep and Forming This is the step most contractors rush. We excavate to the right depth, bring the base to proper grade, and compact it before forms go in. For homes in Troy's established residential areas where the ground has settled unevenly over the decades, this prep work matters more than most people realize. Forms are set level and staked so the finished walk drains correctly and sits flat.
Step 3 - Pour and Finish We pour the concrete, strike it off level, and apply the finish you chose. Broom finish is standard for residential sidewalks because it gives the surface traction. We cut control joints at the right spacing to manage where the slab can move without cracking in random places. After the pour, we give you curing instructions so the concrete sets up right.
Common Issues with Concrete Sidewalks in Troy
The most common call we get is about sidewalks that have lifted, cracked, or pulled away from the house. A lot of that comes back to what was under the concrete when it was first poured. If the base wasn't properly compacted, or if it was poured over soft or unstable soil, the slab has nowhere to go but down or sideways as the ground shifts.
Trip hazards are another real concern. Uneven slabs are a safety issue, especially near front entries or steps where people aren't watching where they step. We hear from homeowners who have been putting off the replacement because they're not sure what it will cost or whether they'll have to deal with multiple contractors. With us, the tear-out, haul-away, and new pour all happen with one crew. You don't coordinate a demo company separately.
Some property owners also ask about adding a walkway where there wasn't one before, from a driveway to a side door, or across a yard to a garage. Those projects are straightforward for us. We pour walkways and paths that match the property and hold up under daily foot traffic.
Cost Considerations
Sidewalk pricing depends on the square footage, the thickness required, whether we're removing an existing slab, and the finish you want. A basic broom-finish residential sidewalk costs less than a decorative stamped walk, but both are priced honestly when we come out and measure.
The best way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate. We come out, look at the job, and give you a written price before any work starts. There's no pressure, and you'll know exactly what's included before you decide.
Call us at 618-514-2663 or fill out the estimate request form to set up a visit.
Other Services in Troy
If you're working on more than just the sidewalk, we do other concrete work in Troy as well.
- Concrete patio in Troy - Custom patios poured for backyard living, smooth, broom-finish, or decorative.
We also work in nearby Madison County communities. If you're looking at sidewalk work in Waterloo, see our page on concrete sidewalks in Waterloo.
Get a Free Estimate
Ready to get a price on your sidewalk project in Troy? Call Custom Concrete & Truck Service at 618-514-2663 or submit a free estimate request online. We'll come out, measure the job, and give you a clear price before anything gets started.
We serve Troy and the rest of Madison County as part of our three-county Metro East service area. No pressure, no obligation, just a straight answer on what the job will cost.