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Frequently Asked Questions
What Exactly is a Trip Hazard?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a trip hazard as a vertical change of more than 1/4 inch at any joint or crack in a surface. This includes raised or sinking concrete.
What is Concrete Grinding and Scarification?
We use large angle grinders with specially designed diamond grinding wheels to grind down and smooth out trip hazards. For really large hazards, we use a big machine called a concrete scarifier, which spins tungsten carbide teeth to chew through chunks of concrete quickly.
Why Grind?
Concrete grinding is a cost effective and efficient way to remove trip hazards and immediately reduce you liability. Once a trip hazard is grinded even, the area is generally good for years to come. In some instances, large and fast growing roots can keep pushing up the sidewalk over time. These areas can be grinded once or twice, but if the roots are persistent, replacement may be needed.
Some of Our Sidewalks Are Really Bad. Do you Replace as well?
If you prefer to replace rather than repair, we do that too! Sometimes sidewalks have so much damage that replacing is even required. Underlying roots are removed if needed or preferred. We use a portable, minimally invasive Mud Mixer concrete machine that easily gets into tight spots. No big ruts in your grass and sidewalk replacements are ready for foot traffic in 24 hours.