I have obtained my city's approval to add a new "Depressed Curb Driveway Approach" onto the sidewalk that surrounds my property, where none had existed before. I am not allowed to do this work myself because the Public Works Encroachment Permit requires the contractor to have at least a C-8 certification.
The total size of the approach will be 21' x 6.5'. There is currently a 4.5' sidewalk, a 6 inch curb, and a 1.5' gutter. The sloped sides of the approach will be 3' each, leaving a center flat section of 15' to drive up. I have the option to lessen the angle of the approach slope by creating another 3' onto the property (for a total parkway of 8'), but it isn't necessary. I know that it would increase the total cost of the project significantly.
City code requires the removal of 6 - 12 inches of the existing street asphalt for the entire length of the approach, and having an asphalt patch done.
How much should I be looking at for a job like this? So far, the concrete contractors who have given me estimates are much, much higher than what the national average for sidewalk work seems to be listed as.
Thanks for any insight...
The total size of the approach will be 21' x 6.5'. There is currently a 4.5' sidewalk, a 6 inch curb, and a 1.5' gutter. The sloped sides of the approach will be 3' each, leaving a center flat section of 15' to drive up. I have the option to lessen the angle of the approach slope by creating another 3' onto the property (for a total parkway of 8'), but it isn't necessary. I know that it would increase the total cost of the project significantly.
City code requires the removal of 6 - 12 inches of the existing street asphalt for the entire length of the approach, and having an asphalt patch done.
How much should I be looking at for a job like this? So far, the concrete contractors who have given me estimates are much, much higher than what the national average for sidewalk work seems to be listed as.
Thanks for any insight...