Front Brick Walkway Reconstruction in Harwood Heights, IL

This project in Harwood Heights, IL focused on improving the layout and appearance of the home’s front entrance by reconstructing the existing curved brick walkway into a clean, straight path toward the driveway. The existing materials were carefully removed and reused to create a refreshed walkway with a more direct and functional design.

Project Goals

• Straighten the existing curved front walkway.
• Create a more direct path from the entrance toward the driveway.
• Reuse the existing brick materials on site.
• Establish a stable and properly prepared walkway base.
• Improve the appearance and functionality of the front entrance.
• Existing Brick Walkway Removal

The existing curved brick walkway was carefully picked up and set aside to prepare the area for reconstruction.

The existing materials on site will be reused as part of the new straight walkway design.

Walkway Redesign and Base Preparation

The existing walkway area was redefined to establish the new straight layout from the entrance toward the driveway.

The gravel base was compacted and reset to provide a stable foundation for the new brick installation. A layer of sand was then added to create a suitable setting bed for the pavers.

Brick Walkway Installation

The existing brick was installed in the newly established straight configuration, creating a cleaner and more direct connection between the front entrance and driveway.

Edging was installed along the walkway and secured with nails to help maintain the defined shape and keep the brick installation stable over time.

Why Proper Walkway Installation Matters

A properly prepared walkway base helps prevent shifting, settling, and uneven surfaces over time.

By redefining the existing layout, compacting the base, adding sand, and securing the edges, the walkway can provide a cleaner appearance and more reliable performance while making better use of the existing materials.

Project Highlights

• Existing curved brick walkway removal.
• Existing brick materials carefully picked up and reused.
• New straight walkway layout.
• Walkway area redefined.
• Gravel base compacted and reset.
• Sand installation.
• Existing brick walkway reconstructed.
• New straight brick configuration.
• Edging installation.
• Edging secured with nails.
• Existing materials reused.

As you browse through the photos, you will see the existing curved walkway, brick removal, base preparation, new straight layout, brick installation, and edging work as the project came together.

The result is a cleaner and more direct front brick walkway in Harwood Heights, IL, creating an improved connection from the home’s entrance toward the driveway while making use of the existing brick materials.

---

Please call 847.698.6868 or Contact Us

Tommy Pollina Landscape Company – serving Chicagoland since 1982.