Sidewalk repair in Mount Airy

Mount Airy streets and sidewalks

Mount Airy, in Northwest Philadelphia, is known for leafy streets and stone twins and singles. The Historical Commission designated the Central Mt. Airy Commercial Historic District in 2021 and the Lutheran Theological Seminary district in 2018.

What we hear about in Mount Airy

• Long frontages with many slabs lifted by tree roots
• Sidewalks on slopes, where drainage and cross slope matter
• Leaf and moss buildup making uneven slabs slippery
• Driveway aprons crossing the sidewalk

What to know before you fix it

On sloped blocks, a good repair gets the cross slope right: the City’s standard is 1% to 2% toward the curb, enough to drain without being hard to walk on. Where a street tree is the cause, contact Parks & Recreation before cutting any roots. See tree-root damage. Aprons and curb cuts are permitted right-of-way work. Driveway aprons.

The rules are the same citywide

In every Philadelphia neighborhood, the property owner is responsible for the sidewalk and curb. Work in the right-of-way needs a Curb and Footway Permit pulled by a contractor with a Curb Setter License. If an owner ignores a Streets Department notice, the City can do the work and bill them. Read the City rules guide · See typical costs

Services in Mount Airy

• Sidewalk repair & replacement
• Curb repair & replacement
• Front steps & stoop repair
• Tree-root sidewalk damage
• Driveway aprons & curb cuts

Nearby: Germantown · Manayunk & Roxborough · Northeast Philadelphia · All neighborhoods

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