Concrete steps construction in Redding CA - a solid, even climb to your front door
Steps that have settled, cracked through or started to crumble, rebuilt on careful forms so each step feels the same underfoot.
Have your concrete steps measured and quoted
I measure the rise to your door and check how your old steps are sitting.
What does it take to build new concrete steps in Redding?
Concrete steps construction in Redding means building wooden forms for each step, pouring concrete into them and finishing it at the right moment, so you end up with steps that sit firm and climb evenly to your door.
Most calls start with steps that rock a little, have dropped away from the porch or have a crack running clean through, and some start with an addition that needs steps up to a new door. The price mostly turns on how many steps you need, how wide they run, whether there's a landing at the top and whether the old ones have to be broken out and hauled off. The schedule turns on building the forms, the weather on pour day and the wait while the concrete cures before you use it. When I come out, the estimate is written out so you can see what's included.
How our concrete steps construction works
I start by looking hard at the old steps, because if they haven't settled or cracked through, we'll talk about a smaller fix before anyone breaks them out. When they do need to go, we tear them out, dig down to the subgrade, the ground the steps sit on, and pack it firm so the new steps don't sink with the dirt. Then come the forms, and they take care, because no two steps are the same height and an uneven step is the one people trip on. We set rebar, the steel inside that keeps any crack from pulling apart, give each tread a slight fall away from the door so water runs off, pour, and finish the treads with a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives your shoes grip when it's wet. If the budget is tight, I'd rather save on a fancy finish than on the base, because nobody sees the base on day one and it's the part that decides whether the steps stay put.
Steps usually connect to something bigger. On an addition or a new build, we can pour them as part of the slab foundation or plan them alongside a foundation installation, so the top step lands right at the finished floor instead of leaving a lip at the door.
Concrete steps construction around Redding
Permits are one thing I don't guess about. If your steps need one, I check whether your address falls under the city or the county and work through it with that office as part of the job, so you're not left figuring out which counter to stand at.
Around here we see a lot of front steps poured as one block against the house that have dropped a bit as the dirt under them settled, so the top step no longer meets the door the way it used to. Back steps off a patio door and short runs up into the garage come up often too. The work is the same on jobs in Shasta Lake and Anderson: find out why the old steps moved, fix what's under them, and form the new ones to fit the door they lead to.
Why call us for concrete steps
I measure your steps myself
I'm the one who comes out to look at your job, and I'm on site running our crew of finishers and laborers when we pour. The person who measured your steps is the one checking the forms before the truck shows up.
Pouring concrete since 2013
I worked restaurant kitchen lines before I learned this trade on a flatwork crew, the people who pour driveways, patios and walks, and a kitchen teaches you that the rush only goes well if the prep is done. Steps are the same, so the base and forms are right before any concrete arrives.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured. Under California's contractor licensing rules, an unlicensed worker can only take jobs up to $1,000 that need no permit and where they hire no help, so a full set of new steps usually calls for a licensed contractor.
- Phone
- (530) 319-6031
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- Location
- Redding, CA 96001
On steps, what's under them and how the forms are set matter more than the finish on top. Call (530) 319-6031 or use our contact form, and if you can, include a photo of your steps and a note on any settling or cracks.
Get a written estimate for your concrete steps
We reply within one business day to set a time that works for you. I come out, measure your steps and look at what's under them, then give you a written estimate that shows what's included. It's free, done on site and comes with no obligation.
- Phone
- (530) 319-6031
- Location
- Redding, CA 96001
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- Credentials
- Licensed and fully insured.
Frequently asked questions
How much do new concrete steps cost in Redding?
The cost comes down to how many steps you need, how wide they run and whether there's a landing at the top. Tearing out and hauling off old steps adds to it, and so does a spot the concrete truck can't get close to. I'll give you a written figure at the estimate with everything included spelled out.
When should concrete steps be replaced instead of repaired?
Replace them when they've settled, have cracks that run through the structure, or more than about 30 percent of the surface is damaged, which is the line one concrete guide draws. Replacement means breaking out the old steps, building forms and pouring a footing, so it costs a good deal more than a repair. If yours don't show those signs, a smaller fix is worth weighing first.
What is the best time of day to pour concrete steps in summer?
The cooler part of the day is best, and one concrete products maker suggests pouring as late as night when it's hot. Heat can cause trouble any time of year but mostly in summer, and wind and sun count as much as the thermometer, so a breezy, sunny day needs more care than a calm, humid one at the same temperature. We'd rather start early than pour into the afternoon heat, and we don't add water to fresh concrete to make it easier to work, because that weakens it.
How do I keep new concrete steps from cracking?
Good curing does the most once the concrete is in, because curing, the care fresh concrete gets while it hardens, shields it from dry air, drying wind and big temperature swings. Skimp on it and you can get shrinkage cracks, a top that scales or flakes, and other surface trouble. On hot days the ground under the steps should be dampened first with no puddles left, and it's fair to ask any contractor how they'll cure your steps.
How much can a contractor ask for up front on a home job in California?
Under state rules, a contractor can ask for a down payment of no more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. Any other payments have to be listed in the contract and tied to work already done or materials delivered to your home, so you pay as the steps take shape.
How long should I wait before sealing new concrete steps?
Wait at least 28 days, because that's how long one supplier's guide says concrete needs to cure before sealing. Sealed properly after that, the steps keep their look and hold up better. If you want them sealed, bring it up at the estimate so it's part of the plan.
Related concrete work
Slab foundation building
A slab foundation is the poured base under an addition, shop or new home, and getting it level and well packed matters for everything built on top of it.
Foundation installation
For a new build or an addition over a crawlspace, foundation installation sets the walls and footings that carry the house, and your steps get planned to meet them.