Concrete Steps & Stairs
We build safe, elegant concrete steps and entryways that welcome visitors and stand up to decades of daily use.
Elegant Concrete Steps and Entryways Built to Last
Your front steps are the first thing visitors see and the last thing they touch when leaving your home. Crumbling, cracked, or uneven steps create a poor first impression and pose a real safety risk. Concrete steps provide the strength and durability to handle constant foot traffic, heavy deliveries, and weather extremes year after year without the maintenance headaches of wood or the shifting problems of precast blocks.
Our team at Loganville Concrete Expert builds custom concrete steps that fit your home's architecture and your practical needs. Whether you need a simple two-step entry, a grand front porch staircase with decorative railings, or commercial-grade steps for a business entrance, we engineer every project for safety, code compliance, and visual appeal.
Why Concrete Outperforms Other Step Materials
- Outlasts wood steps by decades without rotting, warping, or insect damage
- Handles heavy loads without flexing, bouncing, or shifting over time
- Custom formed to fit any width, height, or architectural style
- Decorative finishes available including stamping, coloring, and exposed aggregate
- Low maintenance with no annual staining, painting, or sealing required
- Adds curb appeal and measurable value to your property
Concrete steps also integrate seamlessly with other concrete features on your property. If you have a concrete driveway or walkway, matching steps create a cohesive, polished look across your entire property.
How We Build Strong, Code-Compliant Steps
Building concrete steps requires more precision than pouring a flat slab. Each step must have consistent rise and run measurements to feel comfortable and meet building codes. Uneven steps are a leading cause of falls, so we take measurements seriously. We start by removing old steps completely, including any deteriorated foundation material underneath. A solid footing is essential because steps concentrate weight on a relatively small footprint.
We excavate to stable soil and pour a reinforced concrete footing that extends below the frost line. This prevents frost heave from lifting and tilting your steps over the winter. The footing connects to your home's foundation using mechanical anchors or rebar dowels, which prevents the steps from pulling away from the house over time. This connection detail is one of the most important aspects of step construction.
Forming, Pouring, and Finishing
We build custom forms for each project because every entryway has different dimensions and requirements. The forms establish the exact dimensions of each step, the landing size, and any cheek walls or wing walls on the sides. We install steel reinforcement throughout the structure, with extra rebar at the nosing of each step where impact and wear are greatest.
During the pour, we vibrate the concrete to eliminate air pockets and ensure complete filling around the reinforcement. Each step gets finished with a slip-resistant broom texture on the tread surface. We can add decorative elements like a bullnose edge profile, colored concrete, or a stamped pattern on the risers and landing to complement your home's style.
Step Repair, Replacement, and Design Options
Not every damaged step needs full replacement. If the underlying structure is sound and only the surface shows wear, we can apply a concrete overlay that restores the appearance and provides a fresh, uniform surface. Minor chips and edge damage can be repaired with specialized bonding compounds that blend with the existing concrete. These repairs cost significantly less than building new and can extend the life of your steps by many years.
When steps are too far gone for repair, whether they are cracked through, separating from the house, or settling dangerously, full replacement is the right call. We handle every aspect including demolition of the old steps, disposal of debris, and construction of the new ones. If the settling was caused by poor soil conditions, we address that during reconstruction so the new steps stay put.
Custom Design Possibilities
Concrete steps offer far more design flexibility than most people realize. We can build curved steps that fan out gracefully from your entrance, wraparound steps that follow the contour of a porch, or wide landing areas that provide a welcoming gathering space. Cheek walls on either side add a finished look and can incorporate built-in planters or seating areas.
Color options range from integral pigments mixed throughout the concrete to surface-applied stains that create natural stone-like tones. Stamped patterns on risers and landings can mimic slate, flagstone, or brick. Combined with matching patio work or retaining walls, custom steps transform your entire entryway into an impressive architectural feature.
Concrete Steps and Stairs Questions Answered
We have answered the most common questions homeowners ask about concrete step construction, repair, and costs.