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PhillySidewalk Repair

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Philadelphia · free referral service, not a contractor

Sidewalk, curb & front-step repair in Philadelphia

Got a notice from the Streets Department, a slab heaved up by a street tree, or crumbling front steps? Tell us what is going on and we’ll pass it to an independent Philadelphia concrete contractor for a free quote. We are a referral service, not a contractor.

Get a free quoteCall (267) 549-2706

  1. 1Tell us about the job with the short form. It takes about a minute.
  2. 2We pass it to an independent local contractor who does sidewalk and curb work in your part of the city.
  3. 3The contractor contacts you, looks at the job, and quotes. You decide. No cost or obligation to use our service.

Got a sidewalk notice?

Most repairs start in one of two ways. Either the owner notices a trip hazard or a broken curb, or a complaint to Philly311 sends a Streets Department inspector who leaves a repair notice. Billy Penn reported in 2019 that the City got about 3,100 sidewalk complaints in 2018, and more than half led to notices. Read our plain-English guide to the City’s rules.

What we help with

  1. Sidewalk repair & replacementCracked, heaved or sunken slabs, trip hazards and full replacement.
  2. Curb repair & replacementBroken or low curbs, and the license and permit curb work needs.
  3. Front steps & stoop repairCrumbling concrete steps, loose treads and rebuilt stoops.
  4. Tree-root sidewalk damageSlabs lifted by a street tree, and what Parks & Rec allows.
  5. Driveway aprons & curb cutsRebuilding the apron across the sidewalk, and new curb cuts.

Who is responsible for the sidewalk?

In Philadelphia the property owner is. The Streets Department says sidewalks, alleys, driveways and retaining walls “are private property” and that the City “does not own or maintain them.” Philadelphia Code § 11-505 puts it in law: sidewalks along public streets “shall be graded, curbed, paved and kept in repair at the expense of the owners of the land fronting thereon.” Under the same section, the owner of a corner property keeps the curb in repair.

Can’t pay all at once? The City’s Restore, Repair, Renew program lists “sidewalk and driveway resurfacing/replacement and outside stair repair” among its eligible repairs. It offers 10-year loans at a 3% fixed APR, from $2,500 to $50,000, to eligible owner-occupants. Income and credit rules apply. Details.

What sidewalk repair costs in Philadelphia

Angi’s Philadelphia figures (updated May 2026) put the average sidewalk repair at $1,525, with most owners paying $812–$2,359, or about $4–$14 per square foot.

JobPublished range
Sidewalk repair, 50–150 sq ft$350–$900 (Angi, Philadelphia)
Sidewalk repair, 200–300 sq ft$1,000–$2,000 (Angi, Philadelphia)
Small slab replacement$900–$2,800+ (Angi, Philadelphia)
Concrete step repair$300–$800 (HomeGuide, national)

Your quote depends on the area, how much old concrete comes out, curb work, tree roots and the permit. See the full cost guide with sources.

Signs it’s time to fix the sidewalk

  • A slab edge sticks up enough to catch a toe, or slabs have sunk below their neighbors
  • Wide cracks, broken corners, or pieces missing along the curb
  • Roots from a street tree lifting the pavement
  • Water pooling against the house instead of draining to the gutter
  • Front steps with loose, cracked or crumbling treads
  • A notice from the Streets Department, or a sale coming up

We are a free referral service, not a contractor. We pass your request to an independent Philadelphia concrete contractor who quotes and does the work. The contractor, not us, sets prices and is responsible for the work, the license and the permit. We may receive a fee from contractors we refer. Full disclosure.

Neighborhoods we cover

All of Philadelphia. Sidewalk problems differ a lot across the city: brick footways in the historic districts, tree roots in West Philly and Mount Airy, steep blocks in Manayunk, driveway aprons in the Northeast. We wrote a page for each of these neighborhoods:

Free · no obligation

Get the sidewalk fixed

  1. Tell us what needs fixing and where.
  2. We pass it to one independent Philadelphia concrete contractor.
  3. They contact you, look at the job and quote. You decide.

We are a free referral service, not a contractor. We pass your request to an independent Philadelphia concrete contractor who quotes and does the work. Full disclosure

Get a free sidewalk quote

Prefer to talk? (267) 549-2706

Sources

  1. City of Philadelphia, Department of Streets: Maintenance (sidewalks, driveways, alleys and retaining walls are private property)
  2. Philadelphia Code § 11-505: sidewalk paving and repairs by property owners
  3. Billy Penn: Homeowners are on the hook to fix Philly’s disintegrating sidewalks (Sept. 19, 2019)
  4. PHDC: Restore, Repair, Renew (RRR) low-interest home repair loans
  5. Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Concrete Sidewalk in Philadelphia? (updated May 2026)
  6. HomeGuide: How Much Do Concrete Steps Cost? (Dec. 2025)

Checked October 24, 2026. City rules, programs and prices change; confirm with the source before you rely on them.

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