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HOA Guide to Sidewalk and Common Area Concrete Maintenance in Spokane
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When Should Businesses Repair Uneven Sidewalks in Spokane?
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For Spokane commercial property owners, uneven sidewalks are a liability question, not just a maintenance one. Here's how to decide when to repair — and how to document the fix.
For commercial property owners in Spokane, an uneven sidewalk is more than a maintenance issue — it's a liability question. Federal ADA guidance and most municipal codes flag vertical offsets over ¼ to ½ inch as trip hazards. Insurance carriers ask about them too.
The Trip-Hazard Threshold
ADA and most local codes treat any vertical difference greater than ¼ inch on a pedestrian walkway as a potential trip hazard. Some jurisdictions accept up to ½ inch if beveled. See sidewalk trip hazards: what every property owner should know.
When to Repair
- Any offset over ½ inch on a pedestrian route
- Offsets between ¼ and ½ inch on high-traffic walkways
- Any offset near an ADA-required accessible route
- Offsets flagged in an insurance walk-through or third-party inspection
Repair Options
Grinding (removing the raised edge) is quick and cheap but leaves a rough, faded surface and doesn't address the underlying void. Lifting with polyurethane foam restores grade and stabilizes the sub-base — see commercial concrete leveling and polyurethane foam vs. mudjacking.
How to Document the Fix
- Photograph before and after with a ruler in frame
- Retain the written scope of work and warranty
- Add the repair to your maintenance log
- Notify your insurance carrier if the hazard was previously reported
Scheduling Around Operations
Foam lifts return the walkway to service the same day. That makes them well-suited to Spokane businesses that can't afford a shutdown — coverage in commercial sidewalk and walkway maintenance for Spokane businesses.
Request a free commercial estimate — most walkway projects are quoted after a short on-site inspection.
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