Concrete steps construction in Temple City CA - even steps that sit on a solid base
If your front steps are cracked, sinking or uneven, we rebuild them with matching step heights and a base planned to hold them.
What does it take to rebuild front steps in Temple City?
Concrete steps construction in Temple City, CA, means taking out worn or uneven steps and building a new set, poured in place or precast, with every step the same height and a base under it that holds the set where it belongs.
Most calls start with steps that have cracked, chipped at the edges or tipped away from the door, or with one step that sits taller than the rest and catches toes. The cause is usually underneath, steps set on loose fill that settled with the dirt, so I look at what's holding the set up before I talk about the surface.
The price moves with how many steps you need, how wide they are, whether they're poured or precast, whether there's a landing or a handrail, and how much old concrete has to come out. The schedule mostly turns on whether the city wants a permit and a plan review. Our written estimate spells out what the price includes, so you can see where the money goes.
- Tear-out and haul-away of the old steps before any new work starts on your entry.
- Forms and rebar, the steel bars that hold the concrete together, for every poured set.
- A clean tie-in where the new steps meet your porch, landing or front walk.
What happens after you call us about new steps?
Here's how a steps job runs with us, from your first call to the walk-through at the end. I handle the estimate and the pour myself, and our own small crew does the work in between.
Call or send the form
Call (323) 471-6288, email hi@concretetemplecity.com or use the form, and we'll get back to you by phone or email to set up a visit. Photos of your current steps, how many there are and whether they meet the public sidewalk help me plan before I come.
I measure and write it up
I come out myself to measure the rise from the walk to the door, take photos and check what the old set sits on. You get a written estimate that spells out the work and what the price includes, so there's no guessing about the number.
We check permits, then pour
Before we pick a start we find out which office covers your address, and in Temple City most projects go through plan check, the city's review of the plans, with over-the-counter review only for some minor improvements, so we allow for that wait. On pour day I check the forms one more time and run the pour with our crew.
Walk the finished steps together
When we're done I walk the steps with you and go over how to care for them, starting with keeping knocks off the corners while the concrete is young. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Photos of poured concrete steps, walks and slabs
These photos show the kind of work the concrete trade turns out, from steps and walks to patios and slabs. Look at the edges and the step heights, since those are what you notice every day.
Decorative stamped concrete patio in a tan geometric pattern, viewed from above beside wooden steps and garden beds.
Stamped concrete patio beneath a timber pavilion, with a geometric stone pattern and dark border beside a house.
Stamped concrete patio with a light stone-like pattern and dark border beside a gray house and lawn.
Concrete pool deck with patterned paving, a central fire pit seating area, retaining wall, and blue swimming pool.
Fresh concrete driveway stretches across the foreground in front of a brick house with two white garage doors.
Pool deck with gray pavers beneath a black screened enclosure, bordered by raised planters and lawn.
Get a written estimate for your new concrete steps
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The on-site estimate is free and obligation-free, and you get a written price for the work.
(323) 471-6288Questions Temple City owners ask about concrete steps
These are the questions I hear most on estimates for steps in Temple City. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out to measure.
How much do concrete steps cost in Temple City?
Installed concrete steps across the US usually cost about $500 to $5,000 for a set of 5 to 10 steps. For poured steps, the framing and the rebar or mesh are typically counted in the material cost, so check that any estimate you get includes them. Your own price depends on the size of the set, the tear-out and any landing or handrail, and our written estimate lays that out.
Do my front steps need a handrail in Temple City?
If your set has four or more risers, it probably does, because stair handouts from other California cities require a handrail on at least one side at that height. The rule that applies at your address comes from the city, so we check with them. We put the handrail in the plan and the price on taller sets so it isn't a surprise later.
What causes concrete steps to sink or crack?
Usually it's what's underneath, steps set on loose fill that settled or never tied to the landing they sit against. One concrete steps guide says a decorative set needs more than uncompacted fill below it, which is why the base belongs in the plan from the start. A few fine cracks in new concrete are normal, and a solid base with the steel in the right place keeps them tight.
How do I make concrete steps less slippery?
Ask for a broom finish, a light texture dragged across the surface that gives your feet something to grip. The brooming happens once the concrete is firm enough to hold the marks but before it has hardened through, so the finisher's timing on pour day matters.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, so they're worth building right the first time. Most of that comes down to what's under them and how well they cured at the start.
Do I need a licensed contractor for a small concrete step job in California?
If the job needs a permit, yes, because a state licensing bulletin says minor work that needs a permit of any kind requires a license, even when the project is under $1,000. The state licensing board describes a concrete contractor as one who forms, pours, places, finishes and installs concrete, which is the work a set of steps involves. We're fully licensed and insured.
Concrete steps construction in Temple City and nearby cities
Temple City Building & Safety issues permits and decides whether your steps need one, and steps meeting the public sidewalk fall under its encroachment permit, rebuilt to City Standards or as the inspector directs, so we ask before setting a start and help gather what the office wants. We're based in Temple City and do the same work in Rosemead, Arcadia and the cities around it, where many front steps we see have settled away from the porch.