Concrete steps construction in Upland CA - a safe, even climb to your front door
Cracked, sinking or uneven steps at your door? We build new concrete steps on a solid base, laid out so every step is even.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What does it take to build new concrete steps in Upland?
Concrete steps construction in Upland, CA means taking out worn or sinking entry steps and building new ones on a base that fits how the steps are supported. They're either poured in forms right at your door or set as factory-cast precast units.
Most people call us because the steps to the front or back door have started to sink, crack or feel off underfoot, and they want to know what replacing them involves before anyone breaks concrete. The price mostly turns on poured or precast, how many steps and how wide, whether you want a landing and what it takes to remove the old ones. The schedule turns on the type you pick, the wait for the concrete to cure and whether the city needs a permit first. Steps usually meet a walk, so if yours is in rough shape too, we can plan the concrete sidewalk at the same time, and my written estimate lays out each piece so you can see what's included.
How do you know your concrete steps need replacing?
Steps sinking or tilting
When a step drops on one side or the whole set leans away from the door, the dirt under it usually wasn't packed before the pour and has settled since. Uneven sinking is worth fixing soon, because even a small change in height turns into a trip hazard and the gap tends to grow.
Cracks across the treads
Cracks through the tread, the flat part you step on, usually mean the base moved or there wasn't enough steel inside to hold the pieces together. Water works into those cracks over time, and the corners and edges start breaking off.
One step taller than the rest
If the top or bottom step is noticeably higher or shorter than the others, the full rise probably wasn't laid out before the forms went up. People catch a toe on it every day, and it's not something a patch can fix.
How we handle concrete steps construction
First I help you choose between poured and precast steps, because that choice sets the shape, the price and how the steps are supported. Before we build any forms, we lay out the full rise from the door down to the ground, so the top and bottom steps come out even with the rest instead of leaving one odd step at either end. Then we dig out and pack the subgrade, which is the dirt the steps sit on, and either set the forms and the rebar, the steel bars that hold poured concrete together, or build the pad the precast units rest on. We pour away from the hottest part of the day so the top doesn't dry out weak and dusty. If the budget gets tight, I'll steer you to keep the money in the base and save on the finish, because nobody sees the base once the job's done but every step depends on it, and decorative steps can't sit on loose fill that was never packed down.
Steps can rest on the ground, tie into a landing or the house, or span like a stair, and the footing and steel change with each one, so I'll tell you which fits your entry when I come out. When new steps meet an addition or a new structure, we plan them with the foundation installation or the slab foundation building under it, so the top step lands where the floor actually is.
Poured-in-place steps
Poured steps are formed and cast right at your entry, so they suit a wide door, a corner that needs wrapping or a landing at the top. They're the choice when a standard size just won't fit the way your house is built.
Precast steps
Precast units are made in a factory and set on a pad we prepare, which suits a plain entry where a standard size fits. Hollow units can shift if that pad settles, so we pack it as carefully as we would a base for poured steps.
Get a free on-site quote for new concrete steps
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at your entry and give you a free quote on site, with no pressure to book.
(909) 694-4021- Based in
- Upland, CA 91786
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
What happens after you call about new steps?
From your first call to the final walk-through, here's who does what, so you always know where your steps job stands.
Call or send us the form
You call (909) 694-4021 or send the form, and we set a day and time for me to come out. Let us know if it's the front steps, the back steps or both.
Walk the entry with me
I look at the steps, hear what you have in mind and answer your questions right there, including poured or precast. You get a written estimate that lays out each step of the work and what's included, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
Settle the permit and date
If your steps need a permit, we take care of it with the city, then pick a date that works for you. Upland allows construction on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., so we plan the pour and the finishing inside those hours.
Build it, then walk it together
Our crew builds the steps with me on site, and I keep you posted as the work moves along. When it's done, we walk the finished steps with you.
Why Upland homeowners call D&K Upland Concrete for steps
The owner at estimate and pour
I come out to look at your steps myself, and I'm on site with our crew of finishers when we build them. The person who planned your layout is the one making sure it gets built that way.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, and Upland also asks state-licensed contractors working in the city to hold a current city business license. It's worth asking any crew you're comparing about both before they start on your entry.
A clear plan since 2023
Before starting D&K in Upland in 2023, I spent years running the schedule for a busy construction company and learned the trade from the finishers I sent out. That's why every steps job gets planned out in writing first, so you're never guessing what comes next.
If you'd like your steps planned before anyone breaks concrete, call (909) 694-4021 or send us your project. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Concrete steps, landings and permits in Upland
Upland's Building and Safety Division takes building permit requests online only, and the city requires a permit before most types of construction. I'll check your steps against that at the estimate and tell you whether they need one, and if they do, we handle the application with the city's building office. If you'd rather ask the city yourself, call (909) 931-4110 and choose option 1 for a Permit Technician.
Around here we build everything from two low steps at a slab house to taller runs up to a raised porch, and plenty of the old ones we tear out were set on loose fill and have dropped away from the door. We see the same mix of entries on jobs in Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, and we lay out and pack every one the same way.
Questions about concrete steps in Upland
How much do concrete steps cost in Upland?
The cost of new concrete steps in Upland comes down to the type, the size and the work under them, so you get your figure in the written estimate after I see your entry. Precast steps usually cost less than poured ones, while a wider set, a landing, a decorative finish, handrails or a tough tear-out all add to the job.
How long does it take to build concrete steps?
One cost guide puts poured steps at 1 to 2 days of work plus curing time, and says precast steps are often set in a single morning. Curing is the wait while new concrete gains strength, and if a permit is needed, that comes before any of it.
Will new concrete steps crack like my old ones?
They're much less likely to when the base is dug out and packed and the steel matches how the steps are supported, which is where most failed steps went wrong. Concrete can still get a fine hairline crack, but that's a different thing from steps that settle and break apart.
Who can legally build concrete steps in California?
A licensed concrete contractor is the one who forms, pours, places and finishes concrete work like steps. An unlicensed person can only take on small jobs within the state's $1,000 minor work limit, and only when the job needs no permit and they don't hire anyone to help.
How do I keep new concrete steps safe to walk on?
Every exposed face and edge should be cured, and the corners and nosings, the front edges of each step, need protecting from bumps while the concrete is young. We give outdoor steps a broom finish, a brushed texture that grips under a wet shoe, instead of a smooth, slippery top, and a step that starts sinking should be looked at early, as we covered above.
Can new concrete steps match my stamped patio or walkway?
Yes, poured steps can be stamped or given a decorative finish to match a patio or walk, while precast steps come in standard units. If you want the look carried through, our stamped concrete work and the steps can be planned together so the colors and pattern line up.
Foundation work that connects to your new steps
Slab foundation building
When you're adding a room or a new structure, a slab foundation gives it a flat, packed base, and we can plan the steps to meet its floor.
Foundation installation
For a new addition, porch or garage, foundation installation sets the footings and walls the building rests on, which also decides where any new entry steps land.
Service areas for concrete steps around Upland
D&K Upland Concrete is based in Upland, California, and our crew builds concrete steps in the 12 cities listed here, including Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga. These are the cities with their own page, and we work in other cities around Upland too.
Upland, CA
Get your new concrete steps planned out
Send a photo of your entry and a note on whether you're leaning poured or precast, and I'll come out with answers ready.