Concrete Steps & Sidewalks in Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights has public sidewalk through most of the older village, making it one of the towns where the who-pays question comes up most. The walk sits in the parkway but the adjoining owner is generally responsible, and the village has at times run cost-share arrangements. On the private side, the postwar stoops were set on fill and have separated from the house.
- Licensed & insured
- In business since 1985
- Free on-site estimates
- Village permits handled
What's included
- Demolition and haul-away of old steps
- Compacted base and footing below frost
- Rebar in risers, mesh in flatwork
- Forming to code riser and tread dimensions
- Broom finish, tooled edges, control joints
- Village and right-of-way permits handled
Arlington Heights specifics
The village permits step and sidewalk work and inspects parkway construction. Before committing to public walk replacement, call the village to ask whether a cost-share program is operating, because the construction is identical either way. On the private stoops the frost footing is not optional at 42 inches.
Questions
Who pays for the public sidewalk in Arlington Heights?
The walk sits in the village parkway but the adjoining owner is generally responsible for its condition. The village has at times run cost-share arrangements, so call before paying for a run outright.
Does a replacement stoop really need a footing?
Yes. Without one at or below 42 inches, the new stoop will separate from the house within a few winters exactly as the old one did. The footing is the whole difference between a repair and a fix.
Can railing be attached to new concrete steps?
Yes, and it is easiest if we set anchor sleeves in the pour. Retrofitting a railing into cured concrete means core drilling and epoxy anchors, which works but costs more.
See the full Concrete Steps & Sidewalks page or all services in Arlington Heights. Updated 2026-09-06.
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Hanover Park, IL · since 1985
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Fully insured · certificate on request
Serves
Arlington Heights, Cook County · 25 min away
Hours
Mon–Sat 8am–5pm · free estimates
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Free steps & sidewalks estimate in Arlington Heights
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