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Concrete steps construction in Monterey Park CA - a solid, even way up to your door

Old steps cracked, chipped or pulling away from the house? We build new precast or poured concrete steps sized to your entry.

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Wide gray concrete steps and a paved walkway rise to a white front door on a brick house.

What does it take to replace concrete steps in Monterey Park?

We build new concrete steps in Monterey Park, CA, either precast or poured in place, to replace front and back steps that have cracked, sunk or worn out. With proper care and upkeep, concrete steps last 30 to 40 years, so it pays to build them right the first time.

Most calls start with steps that have cracked, chipped along the edges or started to pull away from the house, and past a certain point patching them isn't worth the money. The price mostly comes down to whether precast or poured suits your entry and how many steps you need. The schedule turns on the curing wait for poured concrete, any permit the city wants and the weather, since we'd rather not pour in the heat of the day. If the walk below your steps is broken up too, we can redo it as part of our concrete sidewalk work, and my written estimate puts your own figure on paper with what's included.

Why Monterey Park calls us for concrete steps

You'll know what to expect before we pour, cracks and all, because I'd rather give you the hard news at the estimate than after the concrete sets.

  • The owner at every estimate

    I come out for every estimate myself, and my crew and I are the ones who build your steps.

  • In business since 2013

    I started this business in 2013 after learning under a boss who made me redo anything that wasn't right.

  • Fully licensed and insured

    We're fully licensed and insured, and we're glad to show you the paperwork when I come out.

  • Care for what's underneath

    We spend our time on the base, the steel and where the water runs, because concrete remembers every shortcut.

  • Our satisfaction guarantee

    Your new steps are backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and you'll hear what concrete can and can't do before we pour.

Precast and poured concrete steps

I help you pick between precast and poured steps by looking at the size and shape of your entry, since that usually decides which one makes sense for the money.

  • Precast steps for a standard entry

    Precast steps come hollow and go together more easily, so they cost less, and they're usually the better buy when your doorway is a common layout. If precast fits your entry, I'll tell you, because there's no sense paying for poured steps you don't need.

  • Poured steps for an unusual entry

    Poured steps cost more, but we form them on site, so they come in a much wider range of sizes and shapes than precast. I keep a close eye on how much water goes into the mix at your house, because extra water makes concrete easier to place and weaker once it sets, and we usually give the treads a broom finish, a light brushed texture, so they aren't slick when wet.

  • Steps planned with new construction

    If you're building an addition or a new house, it's easier to plan the steps alongside the slab foundation building or foundation installation work than to fit them in afterward. We work out where the steps meet the house and which way the water runs off before anything gets poured.

What happens when you call about concrete steps in Monterey Park?

We plan the job around your entry and your household, so you know when the old steps come out and when the new ones are ready for use.

  1. Call or send a message

    Call us or send a message through the form with a few words about your steps, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit.

  2. I measure and look

    At the visit I measure your entry and check drainage and access, because where the water runs and how we reach the house shape the job.

  3. Your written estimate

    You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, precast or poured and how many steps, so there's nothing to guess about later.

  4. The work and walkthrough

    Once you say yes, we handle any permits and set a date, then my crew and I build the steps and I walk them with you.

Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.

(626) 597-0325

Common questions about new concrete steps

How much do new concrete steps cost in Monterey Park?

Concrete step installation in Los Angeles usually costs about $700 to $5,500 per job. Where you land in that range depends mostly on precast or poured and on how many steps you need, because poured steps are priced per step and each one adds to the total. My written estimate gives you the figure for your entry, with what's included.

How long do poured concrete steps take to cure?

Poured concrete typically takes 7 to 28 days of curing to reach full strength, so plan on up to 28 days before your new steps are at their strongest. Curing is the slow hardening that happens while the concrete holds its moisture, and rushing it weakens the surface. Before we leave, we'll tell you when it's fine to start using them.

What causes new concrete steps to crack or flake?

Poor curing is a common cause, since it can lead to shrinkage cracks, a scaling or flaking top and other surface defects. That's why we look after new steps while they cure instead of letting them bake dry in the sun. Concrete can still get a hairline crack, and I'll tell you that plainly at the estimate.

When can I seal new concrete steps?

One concrete supplier's guide says to wait until the concrete has cured, at least 28 days after it's placed, before sealing. The same guide says sealing helps concrete keep its look and hold up over time. If you're thinking about it, ask me at the estimate and I'll tell you whether it makes sense on your steps.

Is summer a bad time to pour concrete steps in Monterey Park?

Summer isn't off limits, but it's when hot-weather concrete problems usually show up, though they can happen any time of year. Heat dries the top too fast and can leave it weak and dusty later, so on hot days we pour early, before the worst of the heat. Whoever you hire, ask them how they handle the heat.

Can I pull my own permit for concrete steps in Monterey Park?

You may be able to, but Monterey Park issues permits for certain work only to people licensed by the state for that trade. Under certain circumstances, the city will issue a permit to a homeowner as an owner-builder. When you hire us, that paperwork is ours to handle.

Building concrete steps in Monterey Park and nearby cities

The city requires a building permit for any structure other than a few exempt items, and its list names patios and retaining walls but not steps, so whether your steps need one is a question for the city's building permit office. If the ground has to be cut or filled by more than 50 cubic yards to change its level, the city also wants a separate grading permit from the Public Works Department. Steps that reach past your property line toward the sidewalk or curb need an engineering permit, because that's public right of way. When a job needs a permit, we pull it ourselves and plan the schedule around the wait.

We're based in Monterey Park and work across the cities around it, and a lot of the steps we replace lead up to older houses on lots that slope toward the street, so getting water to run off the treads and away from the door matters as much as the concrete. We see the same kinds of entries on jobs in Alhambra and San Gabriel.

Get an estimate on your Monterey Park steps

We answer the phone seven days a week, 7 AM to 10 PM, so call (626) 597-0325 or use the form whenever it suits you.

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