Philadelphia sidewalk repair at a glance
Angi’s Philadelphia cost page (updated May 2026) reports an average of $1,525, with most owners paying $812–$2,359, or about $4–$14 per square foot.
By size
| Area repaired | Angi, Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| 50–150 sq ft | $350–$900 |
| 200–300 sq ft | $1,000–$2,000 |
| 400–500 sq ft | $2,000–$3,000 |
For example, a 16-foot frontage with a 10-foot-wide sidewalk is 160 square feet. Measure yours before you call.
By method
| Method | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Patching, repouring and grinding | $4–$9 per sq ft | Angi, Philadelphia |
| Mudjacking (lifting sunken slabs) | $4–$20 per sq ft | Angi, Philadelphia |
| Small slab replacement | $900–$2,800+ | Angi, Philadelphia |
| Stamped concrete | $7–$26 per sq ft | Angi, Philadelphia |
| Concrete step repair | $300–$800 | HomeGuide, national |
| Poured concrete steps | $200–$500 per step | HomeGuide, national |
Add-ons that show up on quotes
- Demolition: $2–$5 per square foot (Angi)
- Disposal: up to $200 per ton of broken concrete (Angi)
- Site prep and cleanup: $200–$600 (Angi)
- Removing old step concrete: $3–$8 per square foot (HomeGuide)
- Curb work: priced separately. We haven’t found a reliable published Philadelphia figure, so ask for it per linear foot.
- Permit: sidewalk work in the right-of-way needs a Curb and Footway Permit pulled by a licensed curb setter. Ask whether the fee is in the quote.
Why Philadelphia jobs cost what they do
City specs
The Streets Department’s standard is 4-inch concrete over 4 inches of compacted stone, and 6 inches at corners and on narrow streets. A corner property usually costs more per square foot than a mid-block one. The full spec.
Tree roots
Working around a street tree means hand work and, sometimes, a PPR inspection before anything is cut. Tree-root damage.
Brick and stone
The Streets standards expect replacement “in-kind,” so a brick or stone sidewalk is generally rebuilt in brick or stone, which costs more than plain concrete. Historic-district properties may also need Historical Commission review.
Access and parking
Narrow one-way blocks with no place to stage a truck or dumpster add labor time.
Ways to lower the cost
- Fix only what the notice requires. Ask the inspector or Highway District what will satisfy it.
- Coordinate with neighbors. When several houses on a block need work, one contractor can do them together.
- Combine steps and sidewalk in one job if both need work.
- Check the RRR loan: 3% fixed APR over 10 years for eligible homeowners. Details.
- Get more than one quote, and compare them line by line.
What to ask for in a written quote
- Square footage, slab thickness and subbase depth
- Curb work by linear foot, if any
- Demolition, hauling and disposal
- The Curb and Footway Permit and who pulls it, plus the contractor’s Curb Setter License number
- How tree roots will be handled
- Curing time before you can walk on it, and any warranty
Sources
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Concrete Sidewalk in Philadelphia? (updated May 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Do Concrete Steps Cost? (Dec. 2025)
- Streets Department: Right-of-Way Improvement Standards, Chapter 1 design standards (PDF)
- City of Philadelphia Development Checklist, July 2024: Curb and Footway Permit (PDF)
- City of Philadelphia L&I: Get a Curb Setter License
- PHDC: Restore, Repair, Renew (RRR) low-interest home repair loans
- Philadelphia Parks & Recreation: Street tree frequently asked questions
Checked October 24, 2026. City rules, programs and prices change; confirm with the source before you rely on them.