Sidewalks

Grinding is a short term fix. It doesn't fill the void to correct the original problem so settling will continue requiring more grinding.
Grinding weakens the good pad so eventually both will require replacement.
Grinding does not address the uneven surface issue causing problems with snow removal.
Grinding weakens the edge, makes the surface irregular and should not be done if there is more than 3/4 inch settlement.
Grinding won't work if the surface is slanted.
Proper grinding requires a surface coating needing 48+ hours to dry.
Concrete Jacking fills the void that caused the problem so it doesn't return.
Concrete Jacking takes less than an hour and accepts traffic immediately.
When raised, the surface is smooth with no distortion.
Concrete Jacking costs and actually solves the problem.
Average replacement costs for one concrete pad are between $200 and $400.
Concrete Jacking is guaranteed. Ask your grinding contractor if they guarantee that no further settling will occur...

The Utah Local Governments Trust, which insures small cities around the state of Utah, reported 12 trip-hazard related claims last year. Two years ago the city of Vernal (population 7,714) had one claim that totaled $156,460.

Claims against business are estimated to be more than ten times this amount. Odds are a Law Firm in your area is advertising for Trip Hazard victims right now because they know Five Figure awards are common! If you own property with trip hazards in your concrete, it's notIF you will be sued but When!

The standard for a Trip Hazard is defined by the ADA as "A ¼ inch variance in the surface height at a joint or crack." Nearly every court uses this number as a benchmark for awarding damages in law suits.

Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-WY,

Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP Committee), today announced passage of "The Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls and Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act," S.1531, by unanimous vote.