Jerome Park Sidewalk Repair
Sidewalk Repair in Jerome Park, Bronx
Cracked, lifted and uneven sidewalks fixed in front of the apartment buildings and houses around the reservoir, with permits handled for you.
- Tree lifted flags replaced
- DOT permits filed by us
- Free written estimate on site
Local Conditions
What Wears Down Sidewalks Around the Jerome Park Reservoir?
Jerome Park sidewalks suffer most from tree roots and heavy foot traffic. The blocks near the reservoir and Mosholu Parkway have good tree cover, and roots push flags up over the years. Students walking to the nearby schools and Lehman College add steady wear on every block.
Sedgwick Avenue and Reservoir Avenue are lined with pre war and postwar apartment buildings. Each building owns a long run of sidewalk, and a few lifted slabs can create a trip edge right at the front door.
Some blocks on the Kingsbridge Heights side slope downhill. Water runs along the pavement on those blocks, and it gets under cracked flags in winter. When it freezes, the slab lifts a little more each year.
We look at the whole frontage, not only the slab that drew the complaint. A short walk along the building line usually shows where the next trouble spot will be.
When Does a Jerome Park Sidewalk Need Replacing?
A sidewalk needs replacing when slabs are broken through, sunk, or lifted high enough to catch a foot. Surface cracks can sometimes wait. A raised edge cannot, since it is the damage that causes falls and brings DOT violations. We check each flag and tell you which ones must go.
Flags next to street trees are the usual case in this part of the Bronx. The roots keep growing, so we plan the work with the tree in mind. NYC Parks owns the street trees, and nobody may cut their roots without approval. If the roots are the cause, we work around them or raise the question with the city before any digging starts.
Can tree roots be cut?
Not on your own. Contact NYC Parks first. Owners of one to three family homes may qualify for the city Trees and Sidewalks program, so it is worth asking before you pay for the work. Confirm current rules with the city.
What about the apartment building entrance?
Entrance paths see the most traffic. We can stage the work so that one side of the walkway stays usable while the other is poured and cured.
Not sure which flags are the problem? We will walk your frontage and write it up.
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What Affects the Cost of Sidewalk Repair in Jerome Park?
Length of frontage
Apartment buildings often have a long run of walk, so the square footage drives the total more than anything else.
Tree roots
Roots near the reservoir blocks can slow the dig and may call for city approval first.
Slope
Hilly blocks need careful forming so water runs to the curb and not toward your door.
Permits
Most sidewalk jobs need a DOT permit, and we file it as part of the work.
No price is given over the phone, because we need to see the frontage first. Every estimate is free, on site and in writing.
Request Your QuoteTimeline
How Long Does a Sidewalk Job Take?
Site visit
We measure the frontage, mark the damaged flags and note any tree pits.
Written estimate
You get the scope and price in writing before anything starts.
Permit
We file the DOT permit. Permit review time is two to three business days.
Demolition and pour
The crew breaks out the old flags, sets the base and pours new concrete. A typical replacement takes one to two weeks.
Cure and cleanup
Concrete cures, barriers come down and the site is swept.
Got a DOT Violation in Jerome Park?
Once the sidewalk is fixed, you can ask the city to dismiss the notice. The repair is the part we do. Read our guide on how NYC sidewalk violations get cleared.
Nearby
Sidewalk Repair Near Jerome Park
Neighbors of Jerome Park where our crews also fix sidewalks.
FAQ
Jerome Park Sidewalk Questions
Admin Code 19-152 puts the upkeep of the sidewalk beside a lot on the owner. Liability for a fall on that walk usually lands on the owner too, except for owner occupied homes of one to three families. Confirm current rules with the city.
Yes. Most sidewalk jobs need a DOT permit, and our office files it before the crew arrives on your Jerome Park block. A job that also calls for a DOB permit gets that filing from us as well.
The tree in front of your building belongs to NYC Parks, so root cutting needs approval. We can tell you what the site allows and coordinate with the city.
Yes. Our sidewalk repairs come with a warranty, and the terms are printed in your written estimate.
No. We are a private licensed and insured contractor with more than 25 years of experience.
Contact
Request Your Jerome Park Sidewalk Estimate
Give us the Jerome Park address and describe the damage. A photo of the damaged flags or the violation notice helps us prepare.
- Call us(718) 468-8803
- HoursMon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Free on site estimate with a written price
- Licensed and insured, 25+ years in business
- We handle DOT sidewalk permits
- Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
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Takes about a minute. No cost and no obligation.