Concrete steps construction in Lakewood CA - an even climb to your door
Steps cracked, sinking or uneven at the door? We build new concrete steps on a solid base with a finish that grips.
Concrete steps start with the ground under them
Concrete steps construction in Lakewood, CA means building forms at your entry, then pouring and finishing concrete into steps shaped to fit that door. Most people call us when the old steps have cracked, pulled away from the house or settled so one step sits higher than the rest.
I lay out the full height from the ground to your door before any forms go up, so the steps come out even. The price moves with how many steps you need, whether they're poured or precast, what old concrete comes out and whether they tie into a landing or new foundation work. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit applies, and my estimate spells it out.
- Full height laid out before forms go up
- Base dug out and packed, not loose fill
- Every step the same height
- Edges protected while the concrete is young
Precast, poured or tied to the house
The choice sets the price, the sizes you can pick from and how much has to happen underground, so it's worth settling before we talk finish.
Precast steps
- When it suits
- A standard size fits your door and the budget is tight.
- What it takes
- Factory-made units set on a level, packed base.
Poured on packed ground
- When it suits
- Most front and back entries where the steps sit right on the ground.
- What it takes
- Packed ground, forms built to your entry and steel inside to hold it together.
Tied to the house
- When it suits
- Steps tie into a landing or the house's slab foundation, or span as a stair.
- What it takes
- More steel and footing work, which I plan once I've seen what's there.
How we build your steps
Call or send the form
Call (562) 249-2521 or use the form to tell us about your entry, and we'll set up a time for me to come look.
I look and write it up
I look at the ground, access and what you want, then write an estimate laying out the prep, the finish and anything a permit might touch.
Scheduling and prep
Once you're ready we set a date. Our crew digs out soft dirt and packs the base, because steps on loose fill settle with it.
Pour and walk-through
I'm on site running our crew on pour day, and once the steps are finished and the site's cleaned up, I walk them with you.
What to settle before we pour
These are the things that change what goes under the steps and what goes on top, so they shape the estimate more than the concrete itself.
The ground under them
A common greater Los Angeles soil sits over clay that swells when wet and shrinks as it dries. It's under some Lakewood lots and not others, so I check yours first.
Base before finish
Nobody sees the base once it's poured, so it's the first thing people want to trim and the last place I'd cut, since a nice finish won't save steps that settle.
A finish that grips
Outdoor steps need a textured finish with good traction, not a smooth, polished top. We usually give them a broom finish, light grooves that give your shoe something to catch.
Normal cracks and settling
Hairline cracks are normal and don't mean the steps are failing. A step that settles out of line should be fixed soon, since even a small drop can trip someone.
Concrete steps up close
Check whether each step is the same height, the edges are crisp and the surface has some grit to it. Open any photo for a closer look.
Tell us about your entry
Send a photo of your entry and your address through the form, or call. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
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(562) 249-2521Questions about concrete steps
Another question? Call (562) 249-2521
How much do concrete steps cost near Lakewood, CA?
Installing concrete steps in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $700 to $5,600 per job. That's the usual range around here for the whole install, not our price. My written estimate gives you your own figure. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Are precast or poured concrete steps better for my home?
Precast steps cost less because they're hollow and easier to assemble, while poured steps cost more but come in many more sizes. If a standard size fits your door, precast can save you money, and for an odd height or a wide entry I'd pour them to fit.
How long do concrete steps usually last?
Concrete steps generally last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep. That span depends on the care, so it's worth planning for upkeep from the start, and I walk you through what that looks like when the job's done.
Who can build my concrete steps, and how do I find the permit office?
For most step jobs, a licensed contractor, since state law only lets an unlicensed person take minor work up to $1,000, and only when it needs no permit and they hire no help. Enter your address in LA County Public Works' permit lookup to see which office issues permits for it. We're licensed and fully insured, and we handle the permit when one applies.