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Concrete Steps Construction in Huntington Beach CA - An even climb to your front door

Front steps that tip, crack or trip people up, rebuilt so every step is the same height and sits on a base made to hold it.

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Raised backyard patio with a stone retaining wall, fire pit, pergola, and wide steps leading down.

What goes into building new concrete steps in Huntington Beach?

Concrete steps construction in Huntington Beach means we either form and pour your steps on site or set hollow precast steps. Either way, we lay them out so every step is the same height and build them on a base meant to keep them level.

Most people call us when the front steps have started to tip, crack or pull away from the house, or when a remodel needs a new way up to the door. The price mostly turns on how many steps you need, how wide they are, whether there's a landing, whether old steps have to be broken out first, and whether precast or poured fits your entry. The schedule turns on the prep, any permit the job needs and the curing wait, which is the time concrete needs to harden before anyone steps on it. Steps usually land on a walk, so if yours is cracked too, we can plan the concrete sidewalk along with them. I put it all in a written estimate that lists what's included and what isn't.

How do you know your front steps need replacing?

How we build concrete steps

I start with what the steps will rest on, because that decides how much steel goes inside and what kind of footing they need. Steps that sit on the ground, steps tied to a landing or the house and steps that span like a stair are each built differently, and none of them should sit on loose dirt fill. We break out the old steps, dig down to the subgrade, which is the native ground the concrete sits on, and pack a base over it. Before a single form goes up, we lay out the whole rise from the walk to the door. That way the risers match from top to bottom, and you don't end up with one odd step where small errors pile up. Then we set the forms and tie in rebar, the steel bars that hold the concrete together if it cracks. We pour in the cooler part of the day so the top doesn't dry weak and dusty. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather spend it on the base than on a fancier surface, because nobody sees the base once the steps are poured and it's what decides whether they stay level.

Steps usually meet something else, and that's where the connected work comes in. When new steps climb to an addition, garage or studio, we can take on the slab foundation building or the foundation installation under it too. That way the top step and the doorway are planned to the same height from the start.

  • Steps that rest on the ground

    These suit a short run of a few steps off a walk, patio or back door, where nothing above has to tie in. They sit on a packed base with steel through them, which keeps the build simple.

  • Steps tied to a landing or the house

    These suit raised front entries where the top step meets a porch or the foundation. We tie the steel into what the steps meet so they're built to stay with it instead of drifting away and opening a gap.

  • A broom finish for grip

    A broom finish suits most entries. We drag a stiff broom across the wet concrete, and the fine ridges it leaves give your shoes grip when the steps are wet. A polished, slick surface doesn't belong outside, so if you want color or a pattern, we'll talk about how to keep the traction.

Get a written estimate for your concrete steps

We reply within one business day to set up a free estimate at your property. I walk your entry with you and write down what's included and what isn't, with no pressure and no obligation.

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What happens when you call us about concrete steps?

Here's how a step job runs from your first call to the day you use your new steps, and what you'll have in hand along the way.

  1. Call or send the form

    Call (657) 329-2092 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit. Tell us what's there now and whether the old steps are coming out.

  2. I walk the entry with you

    I look at the site, ask what the steps will carry and how you use that door, then write an estimate that lists what's included and what isn't. You can compare it line by line with anyone else's and see where the money goes.

  3. We prep, lay out and pour

    Once you say go, we handle any permit and the prep, then walk you through the layout before the pour. You'll see where each step lands before any concrete arrives.

  4. We go over curing and care

    When the forms come off, we go over the curing wait with you and how to look after the steps for the long run. Plan another way in and out of the house while they cure.

Why homeowners call M&K Huntington Beach Concrete Company for steps

Before you hire anyone for steps, ask what the steps will sit on and how the rise gets laid out. When you're ready, send us the details and I'll come take a look.

Concrete steps, landings and entries in Huntington Beach

In California, the state licensing board treats the concrete contractor license as the class that covers forming, pouring and finishing concrete work like steps and flatwork, the slabs on the ground such as walks, patios and driveways. You can ask any contractor for theirs before work starts. Someone without a license can take on small jobs only up to $1,000, and only when the work needs no permit and they have no one working for them on it. A step job that needs a permit or a crew calls for a licensed contractor. Whether your steps need a permit is the city's call. If I'm not sure what your city or the county asks for, I call the office that covers your address before I write the estimate. When a permit is needed, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the inspections.

Around here we see a lot of raised front entries with a few steps down to the walk. We also see plenty of older poured steps that have settled and pulled away from the house because they sat on loose fill. We see the same thing on jobs in Fountain Valley and Westminster, and we fix it the same way, by breaking the old steps out and starting again from the base.

Questions about concrete steps in Huntington Beach

How much do new concrete steps cost?

Across the US, concrete steps usually cost about $100 to $500 per step, and that's a national range for the work, not a quote for your entry. Precast prices mostly follow the height and width of the steps. Poured steps carry the forms and the rebar or wire mesh in their material cost. My written estimate gives you the figure for your steps, with what's in and what's out.

Should I choose precast or poured concrete steps?

Choose precast if your entry fits a standard size and price comes first, and poured if you need a size precast doesn't come in. Precast steps cost less because they're hollow and easier to set, while poured steps cost more but can be built in a much wider range of sizes. I'll help you weigh the two for your entry when I come out.

How long do concrete steps last?

Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep. Concrete that's properly placed, finished, inspected and cured can give decades of service with little or no maintenance, so how the steps are built has a lot to do with how long yours last. Every job of ours is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

How long do new concrete steps need to cure before we can walk on them?

Plan on a week off them. One industry guide says that when a curing compound is sprayed or rolled on, people and cars should stay off for 7 days. Set up another way in and out of the house for that week, and we'll go over the details with you when the forms come off.

Should I seal my new concrete steps?

A penetrating sealer is worth asking about. One maker's guide says it soaks into the concrete without leaving a film on top, so the steps keep their grip. The same guide says it cuts how much water and salt the concrete soaks up and typically protects for 5 to 10 years when it's put on properly.

What is the best way to make sure new steps meet code?

Ask whether the whole rise is laid out before the forms go up, because step height, tread depth, landings, width, handrails and guards may all be set by building codes. A small error repeated on every riser can leave the top or bottom step out of code, which is why that layout is the first thing we do.

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Foundation work that goes with new steps

Service areas for concrete steps around Huntington Beach

M&K Huntington Beach Concrete Company is based in Huntington Beach, California, and builds steps across Orange County. The 12 cities below have their own page, including Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, and we work in many cities that aren't listed here too.

Huntington Beach, CA

Send us a photo of your entry

A picture of the steps, the width of the entry and the number of steps you have lets me come out ready to talk precast or poured.

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