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Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair in Ann Arbor, MI
Sidewalk trip hazard repair specifically targets the raised edges and lips between panels where one section has heaved or another has settled, creating an elevation change that people catch their feet on. This is different from general sidewalk repair — the focus is on the joint, not the whole slab. In many cases the panels themselves are structurally fine; they just need to be leveled relative to each other. We fix the hazard using the least invasive method that actually solves the problem.
Ann Arbor Concrete Repair Pros provides sidewalk trip hazard repair for homeowners across Ann Arbor, MI. Call for a free inspection and a written quote before any work begins.
When to Call
When You Need Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair
- A neighbor or delivery driver tripped on the raised edge outside your house
- Your property has a panel joint with more than half an inch of height difference
- The city flagged a specific joint on your property for the trip hazard program
- An elderly family member visits frequently and the front walk edge is a real concern
How It Works
Our Process for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair
- 1
Hazard Measurement
We measure the exact elevation difference at the lip to determine whether grinding is sufficient or whether the low panel needs to be lifted.
- 2
Method Selection
A small lip gets ground to a safe bevel. A large differential from a sunken panel means lifting the low slab rather than grinding the high one down excessively.
- 3
Grinding or Lifting
Diamond grinding removes the raised edge in a controlled taper. Lifting is done by injecting fill material beneath the settled panel until it matches the adjacent slab.
- 4
Final Safety Check
We run a level across the corrected joint and visually confirm the transition is within an acceptable safe range before calling the job done.
Ann Arbor Context
Why this matters in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor's sidewalk inspection and complaint system means trip hazards on private property get reported and documented. Addressing a flagged joint promptly keeps the issue from escalating into a formal citation or a slip-and-fall situation.
Straight Talk
About pricing & scope
If grinding is all that is needed, it is a fast job. If the panel has to be lifted, the scope depends on how far it has settled and what caused the settlement. We do not charge for complexity that does not exist.
What This Fixes
Problems We See in Ann Arbor
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