Wethersfield Has A New Policy For Sidewalk Repairs

From the Town of Wethersfield:

March 25, 2021

Property owners are reminded that per Town Ordinance Chapter 139 - Streets and Sidewalks, owners of land fronting upon any street are responsible to replace, repair or otherwise correct defects in any sidewalk adjacent to their property. When trip/fall hazards are present and concrete slabs are in good structural conditions, rather than requiring complete replacement, the Town will start allowing property owners to utilize slab-raising (a.k.a. slab-jacking) as a method of repair. This involves coring holes into and pumping grout beneath the slabs, which spreads to raise them to meet adjacent slabs and/or adjoining grade. This method is not applicable in all situations; however, when it is appropriate, the costs are approximately 60% less than traditional replacement.

Also note that the Town's sidewalk contractor, T&T Concrete and Landscapes, LLC, has offered to extend the Town's unit prices to property owners who seek to replace damaged, raised and broken sidewalks along their frontage this year. Owners may contact Joe Guerrerra from T&T Concrete at 860-296-3388 or ttconcrete@att.net if they are interested in obtaining a quote. Owners will need to contract directly with T&T or another contractor for all repair work performed.

Please contact the Engineering Division at 860-721-2850 with any questions regarding the condition or repair of sidewalks located in the public right-of-way.

This press release was produced by the Town of Wethersfield. The views expressed are the author's own.