Concrete Steps Construction in Concord NC - a solid entry that fits your house
Square, solid and sized to your door
We handle concrete steps construction in Concord, NC, for homeowners whose old steps are cracking, sinking or pulling away from the house. We'll tell you straight whether poured or precast suits your entry, and why, then our own crew builds them.
Why concrete steps make a better entry
Steps are either poured into wood forms built to your entry or set from precast pieces, and both give you a solid concrete way into the house. We're based in Concord and work in many cities around it, and on a new home we can plan the steps with your slab foundation building or foundation installation.
The price turns on how many steps, how wide, poured or precast, and the finish. The schedule turns on the weather and on curing, the wait while concrete hardens, and your written estimate spells out what's included and what isn't.
Best for
- Front and back entries
- Porches and stoops
- Replacing crumbling steps
- New home entries
A firm way in
Concrete steps don't rot, loosen or need boards swapped out, so the way into your house stays solid under every foot and grocery bag.
Water runs off
We pitch each tread a little away from the house, so rain runs off the edge instead of sitting on the step or heading back toward your door.
Steel inside
On poured steps we set rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together, so a crack that does show up stays tight instead of spreading.
A finish with grip
We give the treads a broom finish, a light brushed texture, so your feet grip when the steps are wet from rain or morning dew.
Concrete steps that last start with the base
- I come out to look at your entry and write the estimate, then I'm on site running our own crew as they form, pour and finish your steps.
- I learned concrete on my father's crews and started this business in 2017, and I won't skimp on the base, dug out and packed so the steps don't settle.
- We're licensed and fully insured, and in hot weather we pour early in the day so the top cures hard instead of drying weak and dusty.
Poured, precast and the finish on top
I'll look at your entry with you and walk through poured or precast, then the finish, so what you pick fits the opening and the way you want the house to look.
Poured in place
Suits a wide, curved or odd-sized entry, because we build the forms on site to fit it and pour the steps in one piece.
Precast steps
Suits a standard opening where stock pieces fit, since the hollow precast sections are easier to set than a full pour.
Color mixed in
Suits anyone who wants a tone besides gray, because we mix it in so it runs all the way through, and a chipped edge doesn't show gray.
Textured faces
Suits a front entry you want to dress up, since liners fixed inside the forms press a stone-like texture or shaped edge into the faces.
Tell us about your entry
Tell us about your entry and whether you lean poured or precast. We reply within one business day, then I come out for a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
Questions about concrete steps in Concord
How much do concrete steps cost in Concord NC?
Installing concrete steps in the Charlotte area usually costs about $600 to $4,800 per job. A short precast set sits toward the low end, while a wide poured entry with mixed-in color or textured faces runs higher, and tearing out old steps adds to it.
Should I get poured or precast concrete steps?
Precast steps cost less, while poured steps cost more but come in a much wider range of sizes. A standard opening can usually save with precast, and a wide or odd entry usually needs forms built on site. I'll tell you which fits once I've seen yours.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, going by national guides. That's a long time to live with the size, type and finish you pick now, so it's worth thinking through. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Do I need a permit to build concrete steps in Concord?
Check with the county first, because its online permit list names decks, sheds, pools and screened porches but not steps. Call Cabarrus County Construction Standards at 704-920-2128 or email inspections@cabarruscounty.us. In Concord you apply once and the city and county review it together, and if a permit's needed, we handle the application and scheduling.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires a general contractor's license when the total project cost is $40,000 or higher. You can check whether a contractor's license is active by searching the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors by license name and number.
More concrete work we do
Slab foundation building
When you're building new, we pour the slab your house sits on and can line the steps up with it.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
When steps lead to a new home or addition, we can pour the foundation under it first.
Explore Foundation installation