Concrete steps construction in Placentia CA - steps that sit firm and level
Cracked, sinking or chipped steps at your door? We build new precast or poured concrete steps, with the price in writing first.
What does it take to replace your concrete steps?
Concrete steps construction in Placentia means building new steps up to your door, either mixed and poured on site or precast, which means cast ahead and set in place at your house, so you get a solid, even way in and out.
Most calls start with steps that have cracked, sunk, chipped at the edges or pulled away from the house. The price mostly turns on precast or poured, how many steps you need and how wide, how much digging the old ones leave behind and whether a pad has to go under them. The schedule turns on whether the city needs a permit and an inspection, and on curing, the wait while poured concrete hardens before you put weight on it. I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate that spells out what's included, once I've seen the spot.
Why homeowners pick us for concrete steps
I tell you the bad news first, say what we'll do and then do it. That habit came from my first business, and it's how we build every set of steps.
I come out myself
The person who prices your steps is the one who looked at them, so nothing gets lost in a handoff.
Pouring concrete since 2013
I learned the trade beside a concrete contractor after years of running a landscaping company and seeing sloppy slabs.
A crew lead on site
Our crew lead runs the work on site, and I stop by at the points that matter most, like the ground prep.
Fully licensed and insured
We carry both on every job, from replacing a single front step to building steps for a new addition.
Bad news first
If your old steps failed because of drainage or loose ground, I'll tell you that before we price the new ones.
Kinds of concrete steps we build
The right steps depend on how wide your entry is, how many steps it takes to reach the door and whether they meet the sidewalk. I walk you through it on site.
Talk to us about your steps
Call (657) 226-2480 or send the form, and I'll come look at your entry and write up what it needs.
Why homeowners trust Premier Placentia Concrete with new steps
When I look at your old steps, I check whether they've sunk or pulled away from the house and which way water runs off them, so the new ones shed it away from the door. On poured steps, our crew stays out of the midday heat, since it leaves a weak, dusty top.
If the budget's tight, I'd rather spend it on the ground under the steps than on the finish, because nobody sees it once they're in and it's what fails first. One step maker says precast steps need very well packed ground because they're heavy and can sink into loose dirt, so we pack it firm before any steps go in.
Questions about concrete steps
How much do concrete steps cost in Placentia?
Installed concrete steps across the US usually cost about $100 to $500 per step, and that's the going rate for the work, not our price. Digging or other groundwork can push yours higher, so your written estimate is the real number, with what's included spelled out.
What is the best way to choose between precast and poured concrete steps?
If your entry fits a standard size and price matters most, precast usually makes sense, and if it needs an odd width or a bigger landing, pour it. Either way, the ground under them matters more than which kind you pick, and I'll tell you which I'd choose once I've seen the spot.
Who is allowed to build concrete steps in California?
The Contractors State License Board licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure in California, and a license is required when the job needs a building permit, uses other workers, or labor and materials come to $1,000 or more. Before you hire someone unlicensed for a small job, the board advises making sure no workers are used and no building permit is needed.
How do I care for concrete steps so they last?
Concrete steps last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, so plan on a little attention each year. One step maker strongly recommends a concrete sealer every year to protect against water and stains, and filling any cracks with patching material so water can't seep in and do more damage.
Will my new concrete steps crack like the old ones?
They can, because all concrete cracks, and I'd rather tell you that now than act surprised later. We work against the usual causes with packed ground and water sent away from the door, and on a wide poured landing we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give a crack a straight, planned place to go.
What does Placentia require for steps that meet the sidewalk?
The city's Encroachment Permit application asks for a certificate of insurance with additional insured endorsements, plus street improvement plans, traffic control plans or both. We sort out those papers and the application before we schedule, so the sidewalk part doesn't hold up your steps.
What happens when you call about new steps in Placentia?
We plan the job around how you use your entry, and nothing gets scheduled until the price, the plans and any permit are settled.
Call or send the form
Call (657) 226-2480 or send the form, and we get back to you to set a time for me to come see your entry.
I look at the spot
I come out, look at your old steps and the area around them, and ask how you use that door day to day.
Written estimate first
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, and if the job needs a permit or plans, we sort them out before we schedule.
Inspection and walk-through
We book inspections with the Building Division, Monday to Thursday and never same day, then walk the steps with you and explain how to treat them while they cure.
Concrete steps construction in Placentia and nearby cities
Steps that reach the sidewalk or curb in Placentia need an Encroachment Permit from the city, and we ask the city about a building permit before we price. We're based here and work in Fullerton, Anaheim and the cities below.
Get an estimate from Premier Placentia Concrete
We take calls seven days a week, early to late, so call (657) 226-2480 or send the form whenever it suits you.