Front Steps Construction

What This Service Involves

Front steps are the first thing visitors touch and a daily safety point for your household, so they need to be both attractive and sure-footed. We build on proper footings that resist frost and settling, with code-compliant rise, run, and railings. Slip-resistant surfaces matter in our rainy climate, and we detail the steps to drain and dry quickly. Materials can match or upgrade your home's exterior, from concrete to stone to masonry. Permits and code compliance are part of every build.

Benefits

Safe, code-compliant rise and run for daily use; Frost-resistant footings prevent settling and heaving; Slip-resistant surfaces for wet weather; Boosts curb appeal at the main entrance; Built to complement the home's exterior

Our Process

1) Assess the entry, grade, and required dimensions; 2) Excavate and pour frost-depth footings; 3) Build the step structure to code rise and run; 4) Finish the surface and install railings as needed

What Affects the Cost

Number of steps and overall size; Material selected for treads and structure; Footing and site preparation; Railings and any lighting added; Site access and demolition of old steps

Best Time of Year

Concrete and masonry steps cure best in dry, mild weather, so late spring through early fall is preferred.