How much does sidewalk repair cost in NYC?

Sidewalk repair costs $8-$25 per square foot for repairs and $1,700-$2,500 per slab for full replacement. Call (718) 682-6680 for a free estimate.

How do I remove a sidewalk violation in NYC?

Repair within 75 days, obtain permits, and pass DOT reinspection. We handle everything. Call (718) 682-6680.

Are you DOT licensed?

Yes. We are NYC DOT licensed, OSHA certified, and fully insured.

NYC Sidewalk Glossary

A-Z definitions of NYC sidewalk repair terms, DOT codes, permits, materials, and construction concepts, explained by our licensed sidewalk contractors.

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C

Con Edison utility restoration

The process where Consolidated Edison or its approved contractors repair sidewalk slabs disturbed during emergency utili...

G

Gas line marking

A specific yellow painted line or physical indicator on a sidewalk showing the path of buried natural gas service lines.

H

Hollow sidewalk

A public sidewalk built over a cavity, cellar, or subterranean vault instead of resting directly on solid, compacted soi...

L

Live load rating

The structural capacity measurement specifying the maximum weight that a structurally supported sidewalk or vault cover...

M

Manhole cover

A heavy, removable iron plate that seals the entrance to an underground utility vault, sewer, or subterranean utility co...

S

Sidewalk vault

An underground architectural expansion of a building's basement or cellar that extends beneath the public sidewalk up to...

U

Utility cut

A trench, opening, or pavement removal made in a sidewalk by a utility company or contractor to access buried infrastruc...

Utility markout

The practice of spraying color-coded paint or placing flags on a sidewalk to indicate the exact location of buried utili...

W

Water main

A major underground pipe that distributes municipal drinking water from the city's water system directly into local prop...

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