Concrete steps construction in Ridgecrest CA - steps that sit solid and level
Cracked, sinking or crumbling front steps? We build new concrete steps, poured or precast, set on a base that holds them steady.
I come out and price it myself
I'm the one who comes to your house, looks at the entry and goes over the estimate with you. Our own crew does the work, and I run it on site, so the person who priced your steps is there when they're built.
In business since 2017
I learned concrete as a helper, hauling forms and pushing mud one pour at a time, before starting this business in 2017. I still answer my own phone, so the person you call is the person who comes out.
Licensed and fully insured on every job
We're licensed and fully insured. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and when you're ready to talk about your steps, call (442) 294-1117 or send us the form.
Concrete steps for Ridgecrest homes
Concrete steps construction means building new steps at your front or back door, either formed and poured right at your house or made in a plant and set in place. We build them for Ridgecrest homeowners whose old steps have cracked, settled or pulled away from the house.
Most calls start with steps that have cracked, tipped or sunk away from the door, and the cause is usually under them, in a base that settled. Before we get to looks, I want to know how you use the entry, how high the door sits and whether you'd like a wider landing, because those answers decide whether we pour the steps in place or set precast ones.
The price moves with how many steps, how wide they are, whether there's a landing or a curve, and whether old steps come out first. The schedule turns on poured or precast, since poured steps need time to cure, the wait that lets concrete harden before anyone walks on it, while precast goes in once the base is ready. We're based in Ridgecrest and take jobs in the cities around it, and your estimate gives you your own figure.
Concrete steps, landings and the ground under them
A straight answer on poured or precast
I look at your entry and tell you plainly which way I'd go. Precast steps are made in a plant and come hollow, so they cost less and are easier to put together, while steps we form and pour at your house can be built in a much wider range of sizes. Wraparound steps, a curve or a landing wider than the plant makes usually mean pouring. Most plants will make custom sizes to order at a price, so a precast quote can still be worth asking for.
What your steps will rest on
Steps usually fail from the bottom up, so the base gets most of my attention, and it's the last thing I'd cut from a tight budget, because nobody sees it on day one and everybody sees it when steps tip. For poured steps we dig out soft dirt and pack a firm base instead of raking it level. Precast makers set their steps on blocks under each corner on packed gravel, on a gravel bed or on a concrete pad. New steps at an addition tie in with our slab foundation building or foundation installation work.
Pouring at the right time of day
Heat makes cement react faster and pulls water out of fresh concrete faster, which can cause trouble from mixing through curing, and dry wind makes it worse even on a cooler day. That's why we schedule poured steps away from the hottest part of the day and keep the fresh concrete protected while it cures, since a rushed cure leaves a weak, dusty top. We give the treads a broom finish, a light brushed texture, so feet have something to grip when the steps get wet.
Get a straight price on your new steps
Send photos of your entry and say whether you lean poured or precast, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done at your house and carries no obligation.
(442) 294-1117How we build your concrete steps
I come out and look
After you call or send the form, I come out, look at your entry and ask how you use it. The estimate covers poured or precast, what drives your price and anything we won't know until the old steps come out.
Ground work comes first
Once we start, I'm on site with our crew the whole way. We break out the old steps, haul them off and build the base, and if something turns up under the old concrete, I show you before we go further.
Pour or set, then walk it
Poured steps get formed, finished and left to cure before you use them, while precast steps are set on the base we built. Before we pack up, we walk the job with you so you can ask about anything you see.
Concrete steps questions from Ridgecrest homeowners
How much do concrete steps cost in Ridgecrest?
Poured or precast concrete steps usually cost about $100 to $500 per step across the US. That's a national range for the steps themselves, not a Ridgecrest figure or our price, and your own entry decides where you land in it. Call (442) 294-1117 and I'll come out and price yours.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, going by national figures. That's a long time at your front door, so it pays to build them on a good base and to deal with small cracks before they spread.
Does a small concrete step job in Ridgecrest need a licensed contractor?
Usually, yes. California only lets an unlicensed person take minor work under $1,000 when it needs no permit and nobody is hired to help, and a bigger job can't be split into smaller bills to stay under that line. The rule comes from the state licensing board, and it applies to step jobs in Ridgecrest too.
Should I repair or replace cracked concrete steps?
If the cracks are few and small, a repair that patches them or a small section of a step is usually enough. Large areas of cracking or flaking, where the top breaks away in bits, usually call for resurfacing, and steps that have sunk or pulled from the house usually need rebuilding on a better base.