Sidewalk Repair
Broken, sunken and lifted sidewalk panels cut out and poured back flat, with the permit filed and the cause of the damage dealt with so the new concrete stays level.
See sidewalk repair details →Concrete in San Francisco, CA
Sidewalk repair and trip hazard removal in San Francisco, where Public Works inspects every city sidewalk on a 25 year cycle and a Notice to Repair starts a 30 day clock on the day it is dated.
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Concrete help in San Francisco
We work out of Oakland and cross the Bay Bridge for San Francisco jobs. San Francisco Public Works runs the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program, known as SIRP, and under it every city sidewalk is inspected on a 25 year cycle. A frontage nobody has written up is still on a clock. When the block's turn arrives, every defect along it is recorded in one pass.
The order is not random. The SIRP inspector surveys sidewalks based on pedestrian usage and proximity to Muni routes, hospitals and schools, under Public Works Order 178,884. A commercial frontage on one of those corridors gets looked at ahead of a quiet residential block, so managers and owners there should plan for a notice before their neighbours get one.
A San Francisco Notice to Repair states the total square footage or linear footage to be repaired and the permits needed, and Public Works states that work must be commenced within 30 days of the Notice to Repair date. That clock runs from the notice, not from the day a permit is issued, so the permit application belongs in the first week. Small lips can often go to grinding rather than replacement.
Scope sets the licensing bar here. Where the work also touches the curb, gutter or roadway, Public Works requires the owner to hire a California State Licensed Contractor, A or C-8, carrying a $25,000 City Street Excavation Bond before a Street Improvement permit can be applied for, and states a permit cannot be processed without one. Settle the curb question before pricing the panel work.
Our services in San Francisco
Concrete services in San Francisco
Concrete Trip Hazard Removal
Lifted concrete edges taken down to a level, checkable surface by grinding, saw cutting or panel replacement, with the method chosen from the measured offset rather than from a price list.
Concrete Trip Hazard Removal in Oakland →Sidewalk Survey and Certification
A measured, written survey of your frontage against the standard the City applies, plus the repair work that clears it, for sales, renovation permits and property files.
Explore sidewalk survey and certification →Polished Concrete
Existing concrete slabs ground and polished into a hard, low maintenance floor, with the densifier and the grit sequence chosen from what the slab is actually made of.
Our polished concrete process →Epoxy Floor Coating
Resin floor coatings put down over a properly ground and repaired slab, for garages, workshops and warehouses that need a surface oil, wheels and hot tires cannot lift.
See epoxy floor coating details →San Francisco concrete questions
Where can I find sidewalk repair near me in San Francisco?
BA Sidewalk Restoration works in San Francisco from an Oakland base, one bridge away. We hold California contractor license CSLB #689821 and we are insured and bonded. We measure the offset, price the panels against what your notice actually says, and remove trip hazards. Our hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Ask for a free sidewalk assessment.
What happens if I do nothing about a San Francisco Notice to Repair?
The work still happens, just not on your terms. Public Works states that if the owner does not complete the repair, the City is entitled to perform it and invoice the property owner for the cost of inspection and abatement. So waiting adds the City's inspection and abatement charges on top of the concrete. Doing it inside the notice window is normally the cheapest version.
Can I repair a San Francisco sidewalk myself?
Only on minor defects, and only with an inspector's approval. Public Works allows self repair under DPW Order 177,526 without a permit where the defects are minor and an inspector signs off. The work is then re-inspected, and Public Works states that if the repairs are deemed unacceptable the damaged section will be replaced and an invoice sent to the owner. It is a one shot route.
Do I need a permit for sidewalk repair in San Francisco?
Usually yes. A sidewalk only replacement generally goes on a sidewalk repair permit, and your Notice to Repair itself states which permits the work needs. Once the scope reaches curb, gutter or roadway it becomes a Street Improvement permit with the bonded contractor requirement attached. Read the current rules on the San Francisco Public Works permit page.
I cannot afford the whole San Francisco repair at once. Are there options?
There is one worth asking about. Property owners who qualify under economic hardship may apply to Public Works for a deferred payment plan of up to $5,000 on SIRP repair costs. That cap matters on a long frontage, because anything above it is due on the normal schedule. It is also why we break a large scope into what must be done now and what can follow.
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