Concrete walkway poured by King Kelly Concrete Company
What’s Involved

Connecting Your Property, One Pour at a Time

A walkway does double duty — it needs to hold up to daily foot traffic and tie the rest of your property together, whether that’s from the driveway to the front door, from the patio to the yard, or from the house to a detached garage or shed. We pour walkways wide enough to comfortably walk side-by-side, graded so they shed water instead of icing over or pooling in low spots, and finished to match or complement whatever’s already on your property.

For walkways with a change in elevation, we build in steps rather than a straight ramp, keeping the rise and run comfortable and safe to use in wet weather or at night. We also cut control joints at regular intervals so cracking stays contained to those lines instead of showing up across the walking surface.

A lot of walkway jobs start as a smaller add-on to a driveway or patio project, but they get just as much attention to base prep and drainage as any larger pour — a walkway that heaves or holds water is a trip hazard, not just a cosmetic issue.

Signs You Need a New Walkway

  • An existing walkway with cracks, trip hazards, or heaving sections
  • No defined path between your driveway, entryway, or backyard
  • A muddy or grass-worn trail where a walkway should be
  • Uneven ground that needs steps built into the path
  • Wanting a decorative walkway to match a new driveway or patio
  • Standing water or ice forming on a low or poorly graded section
Common Questions

What Customers Ask Us About Walkways

How wide should a walkway be?

Most residential walkways run 3 to 4 feet wide, which is comfortable for two people to walk side by side. We’ll size it to fit the space, how many people typically use it, and whether it needs to accommodate things like a stroller or wheelchair.

Can you add steps if my yard isn’t flat?

Yes — we build steps into a walkway wherever there’s a grade change, sized with a comfortable, safe rise and run rather than one steep step that’s awkward to use.

What if my walkway is already cracked and uneven?

We can remove the existing walkway and pour a new one, or in some cases resurface it, depending on how much damage there is underneath and whether the base itself has failed.

Can a walkway match my driveway or patio finish?

Yes, we can carry a stamped or colored finish from a driveway or patio through to the connecting walkway so the whole property reads as one cohesive project instead of a patchwork of different surfaces.

How long does a typical walkway job take?

A standard walkway is often a one- to two-day job from form-up to pour, not counting cure time before regular use. Larger or more decorative jobs with steps or stamped patterns can take a bit longer.

Do walkways need reinforcement?

We typically use wire mesh or rebar depending on the width, soil conditions, and expected use, plus properly spaced control joints to manage cracking over time.

Can you add lighting along a walkway?

We don’t run electrical ourselves, but we can coordinate conduit placement or low-voltage lighting fixtures during the pour if you’re working with an electrician on the project.

How It Works

Our Process

  1. Walkthrough & Estimate

    We look at the path, grade changes, and connecting surfaces, and give you a clear quote.

  2. Grade & Form

    We grade for drainage, build in steps where needed, and set forms.

  3. Pour & Finish

    We pour, reinforce, and finish to match your driveway, patio, or preferred style.

  4. Cure & Walkthrough

    We give it proper cure time, then walk the finished path with you.

Local to East Tennessee

Walkways Across the Suburbs

Walkway work is steady in Lenoir City and the Powell/Loudon corridor, often paired with a new driveway or patio in the area’s growing neighborhoods. We also pour walkways throughout Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville, Alcoa, Concord, and the surrounding suburbs.

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(865) 384-4157

2022 Colorado Rd, Knoxville, TN