Concrete steps construction in Riverside CA - firm, even footing at your door
Cracked, sinking or crumbling steps at your door? We build precast or poured concrete steps on a packed base, so they sit firm underfoot.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Patch the old steps or build new ones?
It usually comes down to whether the steps have moved. Surface damage on steps that sit firm can often be patched, but steps that have sunk or pulled away need a new base.
A repair is enough when:
- Cracks are fine and not spreading
- The steps sit level and don't rock
- There's no gap at the house wall
- Chipping is limited to a spot or two
- Rain runs off, not toward the door
New steps make more sense when:
- The steps have sunk or tilted
- A gap has opened at the house
- Cracks run through and keep widening
- The treads crumble across the surface
- You want a different size or layout
How your steps get built
You call or send the form
Call (951) 631-9520 or use the form, and tell us a little about the steps you have now and what you'd like instead.
A visit set up
I come out and look
I come out myself to check the ground, the access and how water moves past your door, and to listen to what you have in mind.
A clear read of the site
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't, and we agree up front on who applies for anything the city requires.
A written estimate
Base, forms and the pour
Our lead finisher runs the crew through the tear-out, the packed base and the forms or the precast set, and I'm on site on pour day.
Steps in place
Clean-up and walk-through
Our crew cleans up and hauls off the waste, and then we walk the finished steps with you before we pack up and leave.
Finished steps, walked together
What a concrete steps job includes
Tearing out the old steps
We break up the old steps and haul them away along with any loose fill underneath.
Digging to firm ground
We dig down to firm subgrade, the soil the steps rest on, and pack a base so they have something solid to sit on.
Forms and rebar
For poured steps we build forms to the sizes you need and set rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together.
Setting precast units
For precast steps we set the hollow units on the packed base, lined up with your door and your walk.
A fall for rainwater
We give each tread a slight fall away from the house so rain runs off instead of sitting at your door.
A broom finish
We finish the treads with a broom finish, a light ridged texture that gives your shoes some grip when it's wet.
Curing the concrete
While poured steps cure, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength, we keep them from drying out too fast.
What sets the price of concrete steps?
The biggest choice is precast or poured. Precast steps are hollow units that go together more easily, so they usually cost less, while poured steps cost more because we frame them and set steel on site, which is also what lets them come in a wider range of sizes. Both kinds are priced by the step, and precast prices move with the height and width of each step, so how many steps you need sets much of the cost.
After that, the price turns on what's there now, how easy it is to reach your door and how much base work the ground needs. If you're trimming the budget, please don't trim the base, because it's hidden on day one and decides whether the steps stay put. The weather on pour day and any city permit set the schedule, and your written estimate puts it all in one place.
Why Riverside homeowners call us for their steps
I learned concrete on a city public works crew, pouring sidewalks, curbs and ramps to a written spec with an inspector watching, and I started this business in Riverside in 2013 to bring that same care to homes. On steps, that care goes into what you won't see later, the packed base, the steel and the fall that carries water away from your door.
If the trouble starts under the house rather than in the steps, I'll tell you, and we can talk through slab foundation building or foundation installation instead. We work across Riverside and many of the cities around it, and every job comes with satisfaction guaranteed. When you're ready, please call (951) 631-9520.
- An estimate I write myself
- I'm on site for the pour
- A walk-through before we pack up
Get a written estimate for your concrete steps
Tell us how many steps you need and their rough height and width. We reply within one business day, then I come out and write your free, no-obligation estimate myself.
(951) 631-9520Questions about concrete steps
How much do concrete steps cost in Riverside?
Across the US, poured or precast concrete steps usually cost about $100 to $500 per step, so how many steps you need matters most. That's a national range, not our price, and precast usually lands lower than poured. I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate after I've seen the site.
What is the best way to choose between precast and poured concrete steps?
Pick precast if a standard size fits your door and you want to keep the cost down, and poured if your entry needs a size or shape precast won't give you. I'll lay both out plainly at the estimate so you can weigh price against size.
Do I need a permit to build concrete steps in Riverside?
Ask the city before work starts, because Riverside's building official issues permits for most all construction, and its exempt list names sidewalks and driveways up to 30 inches above grade, not steps. The city also warns that work that misses its codes may lose much of its value, and insurers may not cover work done without permits and inspections. We're licensed and fully insured, and you can read the City of Riverside permits page before we talk.
Who applies for a building permit in Riverside, the homeowner or the contractor?
Either can, since the city may issue many types of permits to the property owner, their authorized agent or a properly licensed contractor, and we agree with you up front on who will. The state licensing board describes a concrete contractor as one who forms, pours, places, finishes and installs concrete work. When a contractor applies, the city asks for proof of license, checked through the board, and a current City of Riverside business license, so when it's us, we bring our license paperwork to the counter.
What is the best time of day to pour concrete steps in summer?
In summer, the best time is a cooler part of the day or night, because heat makes fresh concrete set faster, which makes finishing harder and raises the chance of cracking. National hot-weather guidance says these problems can come up any time of year but mostly in summer, and wind makes heat and dry air worse. It's fair to ask any crew how they'll keep the concrete from losing moisture while it's placed and cured.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, going by a national cost guide. Treat new steps as a long-term part of your house and plan on looking after them to get that span. A firm, packed base underneath is a big part of how they hold up.
Riverside and the cities around it
We're based in Riverside and build steps in San Bernardino, Corona and many other cities nearby. Pick your city below, or call us if yours isn't listed.
Start with a quote from Riverside Concrete Company
Call (951) 631-9520 or use the form, and we'll agree on the permit plan before anyone digs.