Concrete Steps Construction in Edmond OK - Even steps that grip underfoot
Cracked, sinking or uneven front steps make every walk to the door feel shaky. We build steps with even rises and a firm base.
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What goes into building new concrete steps in Edmond?
Concrete steps construction in Edmond means building new front or back steps that sit on a base that holds them and have a finish that grips under your shoes. They're either poured in place inside wood forms or set as precast steps, hollow units put together on site.
Most folks call us when the old steps have dropped, cracked or started to rock, and they want to know what it'll take to do it once and be done. The price moves with how many steps you need, how high your door sits off the ground, poured or precast, whether there's a landing or handrails, and whether the old steps have to come out first. The schedule turns on the permit check with the city, the weather on pour day and curing, the wait while the concrete hardens before you put weight on it. We check with the city about permits before any work starts, and my written estimate spells out what's included for your steps.
How do you know your concrete steps need replacing?
Gap at the top step
If the top step has dropped or pulled away from the door, you'll see a gap or a lip at the threshold. That usually means the steps were set on loose fill or never tied in, and the longer it goes, the more water gets in and the bigger that lip gets.
One step taller than others
When one rise is higher than the rest, people catch a toe on it, especially coming down with their hands full. It usually means the steps weren't laid out as a whole set, and it won't get better on its own, so it's worth fixing before somebody falls.
Cracks and chipped edges
Cracks across a tread, crumbling corners or water sitting on the steps after a rain usually mean the surface or the ground under it is breaking down. Patching buys a little time, but once water gets into those cracks and freezes, pieces tend to come loose faster.
How we handle concrete steps construction
We lay out the whole set of steps before a single form goes up, because a small mistake on one step adds up across the rest and every rise, the height of each step, should come out even. Then I talk through precast or poured with you, and what's going to hold the steps up, since steps can sit on the ground, tie into a landing or the house foundation, or span like a stair, and that decides the rebar, the steel bars inside, and whether they need a footing. From there we dig out and pack the subgrade, the dirt and gravel the steps sit on, set and brace the forms, place the steel and pour. Each tread gets a broom finish, a light texture dragged across the top so your shoes grip when it's wet, and we keep every face and edge curing and the corners protected from bumps while the concrete is young. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you skip a fancy finish than skimp on the base, because the base is the one part you can't fix later without breaking the steps out.
Steps that tie into the house are only as solid as what they tie into, so the work around them matters. On a new home or an addition, we can plan the steps as part of the same job as the slab foundation building, and when we're already doing foundation installation, that's the time to work out how the steps will attach.
Precast steps
These are hollow units made ahead of time and set in place on site, which is why they usually cost less and go together with less fuss. They suit a tighter budget and an entry where a stock size fits.
Poured-in-place steps
We build the forms and pour these right at your door, so they cost more but come in more sizes. They suit an entry with an odd height, a wide landing or a size precast steps don't come in.
Get a written estimate for your new steps
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll come out, measure your entry and listen to what you want, then send a free written estimate, with no pressure to book.
(405) 285-3167- Based in
- Edmond, OK 73034
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about new steps in Edmond?
Here's how it goes from your first call to the day you walk up your new steps, with me on site at the start and at the end.
Call or send the form
Call (405) 285-3167 or fill out the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. A few photos of your current steps help me show up ready.
I measure and write it up
I come out myself, measure how high your door sits and how much room there is out front, and listen to what you want. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can see whether it covers tear-out, the base, handrails and the finish before you decide.
Permits, prep and the pour
Once you say go, we sort out any permits with the city and set a date. Then our crew digs out and packs the ground, sets the forms and pours.
Walk the finished steps together
When the forms come off, I walk the finished steps with you and point out anything you should know. We'll tell you how long to stay off them while they cure, since stepping on them too early can mark the surface.
Why Edmond homeowners call Modern Edmond Concrete for steps
The owner measures every job
I come out to every job myself to look it over and write the estimate, and a small crew I work alongside does the prep, forms, pour and finish. The person who measured your steps is the one making sure they come out right.
In business since 2021
I spent years on other people's crews before starting this business in 2021, and I grew up on a farm where you fixed a thing once and did it right. I'd rather take the time to explain your job than rush you into signing.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured. Oklahoma doesn't currently require general contractors to hold a state license and points owners to their city for local rules, so it's fair to ask anyone you hire what they carry and how they handle the city.
On steps, the part that matters most is the part you won't see once they're poured, so get in touch and I'll come out and look at what yours sit on.
Concrete steps, landings and permits in Edmond
The City of Edmond issues residential permits for alterations, inside or out, that don't add building area, but its list names jobs like fire restoration and remodels, not steps, so the list alone doesn't settle whether your steps need one. Work that reaches into the public right-of-way, the strip along the street the city controls, needs an engineering permit from the city, and that can come up when new steps run out toward the sidewalk. If you want to look for yourself, the city's permit page has a "Do I Need a Building Permit?" guide. We check with the city before any work starts, and when it expects the contractor to handle it, we take care of the paperwork and line up the inspections.
On a lot of the steps we replace, the trouble started underneath, with steps set straight on loose dirt that dropped away from the porch. Our winters bring freezes, so we shape the treads to shed water instead of holding it, and we see the same settled, cracked steps on jobs in Moore and Mustang.
Questions about concrete steps in Edmond
How much do concrete steps cost in Edmond, OK?
Across the US, pouring concrete steps usually costs about $200 to $500 per step, and that's a national figure, not our price. What you'll pay depends on the steps, the entry and the choices covered above. Your own figure comes in the written estimate after I measure.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep. That's a long time to live with whatever goes in now, so the type you pick and what the steps sit on matter more than how they look the first week. Keeping water moving off the treads and fixing small cracks early is most of the upkeep.
What causes concrete steps to sink or pull away from the house?
Usually the ground under them settled, because the steps were set on loose fill that was never dug out and packed. Steps can rest on the ground, tie into a landing or the foundation, or span like a stair, and each one needs different support. Ask any contractor how your steps will be held up before you sign.
How do I keep concrete steps from being slippery?
Start with the finish, because outdoor concrete steps need a textured surface with real traction, not a smooth or polished one. Puddles on the treads make any finish slicker, so if water sits on yours after a rain, that's worth fixing too. Ask whoever builds your steps what finish they plan.
Will new concrete steps crack in an Oklahoma freeze?
New steps hold up to freezing and thawing best when the concrete has entrained air, tiny bubbles mixed in that give freezing water room to expand. It's one of the main things that keeps the surface from flaking apart over the winters. Ask me whether the concrete for your steps has it, and I'll tell you what we're ordering and why.
How tall should each concrete step be?
Each step's height comes from how high your door sits and the building code rules a city adopts, which can cover step height, tread depth, landings, width, handrails and guards. Those rules decide how tall and deep each step can be. That's why I measure from your threshold down to the ground at the estimate instead of guessing.
Related services for steps that tie into the house
If you're adding a room or building new, pouring the slab and planning the steps together lets the top step meet the floor at the right height.
A new or replaced foundation is the right time to plan entry steps too, since both need firm, packed ground under them and should meet at the door.
Cities we serve for concrete steps
Modern Edmond Concrete is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, and builds steps across the cities around it, including Guthrie and Bethany. The 12 cities below have their own page. If yours isn't named, call and ask.
Edmond, OK
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