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Walkway Installation in Sioux Falls, SD

Walkways are the perfect way to ensure your home or business provides outdoor safety, accessibility, and curbside appeal. Professionally installed walkways allow you to traverse a flat, smooth surface, which means easy access to your residential or commercial property.

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Types of Walkways

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Walkways can be made of several materials, but Black Sheep Landscape prefers pavers, flagstone, or concrete. These are the most attractive, affordable, and durable walkway materials that can be used at both commercial and residential properties. 

 

Paver, flagstone, and concrete walkways create durable, attractive walking surfaces, each with unique characteristics.

 

Pavers

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Pavers offer design flexibility and simple repairs, since individual units can be replaced if they get damaged.

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Flagstone

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Flagstone is a natural stone that creates a rustic, timeless look. When sealed correctly, flagstone walkways can last years and years.

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Concrete

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Concrete walkways are poured in place for a seamless surface and options like stamping, staining, or scoring for decoration.

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Why Are Walkways Essential?

Landscape walkways are serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. Walkways provide safe, stable paths that connect key areas of a property, like the driveway, front door, patio, or garden, while preventing damage to grass and plants.

 

Walkways also enhance safety by reducing the risk of slips or trips on uneven or muddy ground. Residential and commercial walkways that are paired with lighting options also improve visibility and safety at night.

 

Beyond function, walkways also contribute to a property’s curb appeal. Pavers, flagstone, and concrete walkways can complement a building's architecture, highlight garden features, or create inviting focal points that enhance flow.

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You can increase your property value with walkways, too. Permeable materials like concrete allow rainwater to filter into the ground, reducing runoff and supporting better drainage. This also minimizes soil erosion in high-traffic areas.

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Benefits of Walkways

Residential and commercial walkway installation services offer advantages like:

  1. Erosion Prevention: Rainwater can filter into the ground to reduce run-off and protect the surrounding soil.

  2. Improved Accessibility: Walkways allow you to walk along clear, designated paths that connect high traffic areas between garage doors, entryway doors, patios, gardens, and other outdoor areas.

  3. Enhanced Safety: Reduces the risk of slips, trips, and falls by offering a stable surface.

  4. Curbside Appeal: Adds beauty and structure to the landscape, and can complement home and office architecture. Can also be used to highlight attractive outdoor features.

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Process of Walkway Construction

Black Sheep Landscape will speak to the property owner to discuss planning and design. Questions are asked to determine the path’s purpose, layout, and size to ensure it connects key areas without compromising the property’s style and curbside appeal.

 

Choosing the right walkway material is an important part of this stage, since it impacts the walkway’s durability and appearance. Once the design is finalized, experienced landscapers will prepare the site by clearing grass, roots, and debris, then we will excavate the ground to the proper depth to accommodate the walkway and its base.

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After preparation, a compacted base layer of crushed stone or gravel is installed to provide stability and support drainage. Edging materials are added to define the walkway’s borders and keep the surface secure. The pavers, flagstone, or concrete materials are carefully laid out in the desired pattern, leveled, and filled with sand, fine gravel, or soil to lock them into place.

 

Finally, the surface is compacted for long-term stability, and finishing touches like sealing, lighting, or surrounding plantings, are added.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are best for walkways?

Black Sheep Landscape offers pavers, flagstone, and concrete. Which material is the "best" for your property depends on your budget, design preference, and maintenance needs. 

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How long does it take to install a walkway?

The timeline to install a walkway varies by size and material. Most residential walkways can be completed from start to finish in just a few days. Commercial properties vary, depending on preparation time, the installation, and finishing.

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How much does a new walkway installation cost?

How much a new walkway installation costs depends on the size of the walkway, the materials used, design complexity, and labor. Simple concrete paths may be the least expensive, while custom pavers are more costly. Contact Black Sheep Landscape today for a walkway quote.

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How do I choose the right materials and design for my walkway?

The professional landscapers at Black Sheep Landscape will help you understand the walkway material we carry. Experienced landscapers will further explain the best design to meet your unique needs. For specific information, call Black Sheep Landscape today.

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What kind of maintenance do walkways need?

Walkway maintenance depends on the material its made of. Pavers may need occasional re-sanding, while concrete may need sealing. Regular cleaning helps keep walkways looking good and helps space out maintenance needs.

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Other Local Sioux Falls, SD Landscaping Services

New construction or just want a facelift? We have options for you.

  • Retaining Walls - block and boulder

  • Patios - pavers, flagstone, and concrete

  • Mulch and Rock beds

  • Boulder outcroppings

  • Plants, Shrubs, Grasses and Trees

  • Outdoor lighting

  • Irrigation drip line

  • Grading and mounding

  • Drain tile and drainage

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