Concrete steps construction in Winston-Salem NC - firm underneath, with grip underfoot
Front steps cracked, sinking or pulling away from the house? We build new ones that sit on solid support and give your feet some grip.
We pour new steps in place or set precast steps, and I help you weigh the two for your entry. Before anything else, we look at what the new steps will rest on, because that decides how they hold up.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Steps that sit firm and feel sure
I come out myself
I look over your entry with you and write the estimate, so the person pricing it has seen it.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured for the step work we do in Winston-Salem and the cities around it.
What goes into new concrete steps in Winston-Salem?
Concrete steps construction in Winston-Salem comes down to two ways of doing it. We either pour new steps in place at your door or set precast steps that arrive already made. Either way, the job starts with what the steps will rest on, because steps set on loose dirt tend to settle and pull away from the house. The price mostly turns on which kind you pick, how tall and wide your entry is, whether you need a landing, and whether old steps have to come out first. The schedule turns on the weather and on whether your address needs a permit. Your estimate lists what's included, like tearing out and hauling off the old steps, so you can compare it with other quotes.
How do you know your concrete steps need replacing?
Steps pulling from the house
A gap opening between the top step and the house wall usually means the steps settled on dirt that was never packed, and water runs into that gap.
A rock or tilt underfoot
If a step rocks when you stand on it, or the whole set leans to one side, the ground underneath has moved, and patching the top won't stop it.
Cracks that keep growing
Hairline cracks are common in concrete, but cracks that widen, run clear through a step, or let pieces break loose point to trouble below the surface.
Crumbling front edges
Front edges that flake, chip or break off make every step harder to land on, especially when the steps are wet or you're carrying something.
How we build your concrete steps, call to walk-through
You get in touch
- Call (336) 276-2960 or send the form
- Tell us how many steps
- Measure the entry's height and width
- Send photos of the steps now
I visit and write the estimate
- I come out and look myself
- Precast or poured, weighed together
- I check what they'll rest on
- Written estimate lists what's included
Prep first, then the steps
- Permits and inspections sorted first
- I check the base and forms
- Crew lead and finishers do the work
- Precast set or steps poured in forms
Finish and walk-through
- Textured finish so feet grip
- Site cleaned up after the work
- I walk the steps with you
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Get a free estimate for your new steps
Send your number of steps, the entry height and a few photos, and we'll get back within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Questions about concrete steps
Here's what people in Winston-Salem ask before we build their steps. If your question isn't here, call (336) 276-2960 and ask me.
How much do new concrete steps cost in Winston-Salem?
Across the US, installed concrete steps, precast or poured, usually run about $500 to $5,000 for 5 to 10 steps, according to one national cost guide. Where yours land depends on the method, the size of the entry, any landing and whether old steps come out, and our estimate lists what's in it so you can compare quotes.
Should I pick precast or poured concrete steps for my house?
Precast steps usually cost less because they're hollow and easier to set, while poured steps cost more but come in a much wider range of sizes. If your entry fits the standard precast sizes, precast is often the sensible pick, and if it's taller, wider or an odd shape, I'll usually point you to poured.
What do new concrete steps sit on?
New steps need firm support, either packed ground, a tie into a landing or the house foundation, or a span like a stair, and that choice sets the steel and footing below. Loose fill alone isn't enough, so ask every contractor how they'll hold your steps up. On a new build, we plan them with the slab foundation or foundation installation.
When is a good time to pour concrete steps in Winston-Salem?
The best time is a stretch with no freezing weather right after the pour. Late fall, winter and early spring call for extra care, because fresh, wet concrete shouldn't freeze soon after it's placed. For a cool-season job, we wait for a stretch with no freeze in the forecast.
Who issues building permits in Winston-Salem?
Permits in Winston-Salem and most of Forsyth County come from the city's Inspections Division, though not inside High Point, Kernersville or King. Its permit list doesn't name concrete steps, so we ask the office covering your address and handle any permit needed. The division warns against paying any invoice claiming to be from the city or county for permits.
Does a contractor building concrete steps need a license in NC?
Under North Carolina law, a general contractor must be licensed when the total project cost is $40,000 or more. If your steps are part of a larger addition or remodel near that figure, make sure the contractor running the project holds that license.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, according to one national cost guide. Concrete industry guidance says new concrete should go through its first winter with no deicing chemicals, and later winters with only moderate amounts.
Other concrete work we do
- Service
Slab foundation building
When new steps lead to an addition or a new house on a slab, we plan the steps and the slab together so they meet at the door.
Read more Slab foundation building - Service
Foundation installation
If you're building on a full foundation, we can tie new entry steps into it during the same job instead of fitting them on afterward.
Read more Foundation installation - Service
Concrete sidewalk building
New steps often need a walk that meets them at the bottom, and pouring both on one visit keeps the heights and slope lined up.
Read more Concrete sidewalk building
Get a free estimate for your steps
Request an estimate- VisitWinston-Salem, NC 27101
- Call(336) 276-2960
- Emailhello@winstonsalemconcretecompany.com
- HoursMon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Areas we serve around Winston-Salem
We're based in Winston-Salem and build steps across the cities around it, including Greensboro and High Point. Pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.