Concrete steps construction in Redmond WA - an even climb from the walk to your door
Cracked, sinking or uneven steps at your door are a trip waiting to happen. We build new ones that sit solid and climb even.
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What goes into building new concrete steps in Redmond?
Concrete steps construction in Redmond, WA means we build new steps to your door, porch or patio, either poured in forms on site or set as precast units, on a packed base so they stay solid and every step climbs the same.
Most calls start with steps that have cracked, dropped away from the door or started to rock underfoot, and others come from homeowners who want steps down to a new concrete patio. The price moves with how many steps you need, whether they're poured or precast, how they're supported and whether old concrete has to come out first. The schedule turns mostly on the permit side and on curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before it takes your weight. If your steps need a permit, I'll tell you at the estimate, and the written quote puts each part of the job on its own line so you can see your own figure.
How do you know your concrete steps need replacing?
A gap at the door
The top step has dropped or pulled away from the threshold or landing, leaving a gap or a bigger step up into the house. That usually means the dirt underneath has settled, and every rain that runs into the gap washes out more of it.
Cracks across the treads
Cracks run across the flat part you step on, sometimes with one side sitting lower than the other. It usually points to a weak base or no steel inside, and once water gets in, a hairline crack keeps opening each winter.
One step that's off
One step is taller or shorter than the rest, and people catch a toe on it every time. That comes from a layout that didn't add up when the steps were built, and it usually can't be patched even, so the fix is a rebuild.
How we build concrete steps
Steps are a layout job, so I start by measuring the full rise from your walk to the door and working out every rise and tread, the height and depth of each step, before we build a single form, which is how each one comes out even. Then I go over precast and poured with you and settle how the steps will be supported, whether they sit on the ground, tie into a landing or the foundation, or span open space as a stair, because that decides the steel and the footing under them. We break out the old steps and dig out and pack the subgrade, the soil the steps sit on, instead of raking loose fill level. For poured steps we set forms and rebar, the steel bars that hold the concrete together, pour, give the treads a broom finish, a light texture that keeps wet steps from getting slick, and let them cure, and precast units go down on that same packed base. If the budget's tight, I'd rather you spend it on the base than on a fancier finish, because the base is buried on day one and you can't fix bad prep once the truck has left.
Steps often go in alongside bigger work. If you're adding a room or a porch that needs slab foundation building or foundation installation, we plan the steps with it, so the rise to the new door is set from the start and the steps tie into concrete we poured.
Get a written quote for new concrete steps
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a time. I come out, measure and look the site over, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
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- Redmond, WA 98052
What happens when you call about new steps in Redmond?
Here's how a steps job goes from your side, from the first call to a finished set you can walk on.
Call or send us the form
Reach us at (425) 285-8289 or through the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. Let us know which door or landing the steps serve.
I measure and write it up
I look at the site, measure the rise from the ground to the door and ask how you use the steps. Then you get a written quote with the base, the steps and any tear-out each on its own line, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
Pick a date, handle permits
Once you say go, we set a date together. If your job needs a permit, we take care of it with the city or the county before we start.
Build, cure and clean up
Our crew does the work and I'm on site running it from the prep to the cleanup. Before we leave, I'll tell you how long to stay off the new steps while they cure.
Why Redmond homeowners call Allied Redmond Concrete for steps
Steps take every bit of foot traffic your house gets, so the layout and the base have to be right before the concrete shows up. Ask for an estimate and I'll come measure yours.
I measure and run your job
I come out to look at your steps myself, and I'm on site running the job while our crew builds them. The person who worked out your rise is the one checking the forms before the pour.
Trained on flatwork and foundations
I learned concrete on flatwork crews, the ones pouring slabs you walk and drive on, and on foundation crews, and we've been in business since 2021. Steps take both skills, because they're small flatwork that often ties into a house.
Licensed and insured in Washington
We're licensed and insured. Washington lets you check any contractor's registration before you sign, and the last question below shows you how.
Concrete steps, permits and frost depth in Redmond
Whether your steps need a permit is the city's call. The City of Redmond requires a building permit for any project that isn't on its list of work that needs no permit, and that list names sidewalks, driveways and detached decks no more than 30 inches above the ground next to them, but not concrete steps. On permitted jobs the city wants inspections requested throughout the work and before anything is covered, and skipping one can hold the job up, so when a permit applies we handle the application and the inspection requests. For a question about your own project, the city's Permit Technicians are the people to ask.
Redmond's residential code lists a frost line depth of 12 inches and rates the risk of weathering damage as moderate, and how much that matters depends on how your steps are supported, so I settle the support plan before the forms go up. On jobs here we often find old steps set on loose fill that's been settling for years, and we see the same thing in Kirkland and Bellevue.
Questions about concrete steps in Redmond
(425) 285-8289How much do concrete steps cost in Redmond, and is precast cheaper?
Installing concrete steps in the Seattle area usually costs about $700 to $5,500 per job, and yes, precast steps cost less. They're hollow and easier to put together, while poured steps cost more but come in a much wider range of sizes. Both are priced per step, so a longer run raises the total, and your written quote shows where your steps land.
How much does a Redmond permit for concrete steps cost?
Redmond bases each permit fee on the value of the construction, so a bigger or pricier set of steps carries a bigger fee. The city's Permit Technicians will give you a fee estimate by email if you want a number before you decide.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep. Most of that care is keeping water moving off the treads and dealing with small cracks before they spread, but it only pays off if the steps were built on a solid base to start with.
What is the best way to keep new concrete steps from cracking?
Build them on a packed base, then cure them well and protect the edges while the concrete is young. Guidance for steps says to cure every exposed face and edge, not just the treads, and to shield the corners and front edges from bumps early on. In practice that means keeping hand trucks, mowers and heavy deliveries off the front edge of each step for a while.
What causes water to pool on concrete steps?
Water pools when the treads were built flat or tipped back toward the house, so rain sits instead of running off the front edge. Guidance for steps in freezing climates calls for treads that shed water instead of letting it pond, along with concrete made to hold up to the cold, because standing water turns slick and wears the surface down.
How do I check a contractor's registration in Washington?
Use the state's Verify tool from Labor & Industries, which shows whether a business has an active contractor registration and an active, paid-up workers' comp account covering any employees. It also lists safety violations and any lawsuits against the contractor's surety bond. Look us up the same way before you hire anyone.
Related concrete work for new steps
Slab foundation building
If you're adding a room or shed on a slab, building it with the steps sets the floor height first so the rise to the door works out.
Foundation installation
Steps tied to a porch or addition are only as solid as the foundation under it, so we pour that foundation first and build the steps onto it.
Service areas for concrete steps around Redmond
Allied Redmond Concrete is based in Redmond, WA, and builds concrete steps across the cities around it, from Sammamish to Woodinville. These 12 cities have their own page, and we work in plenty of others nearby too.
Redmond, WA
Get your new steps measured and quoted
Call or send the form with the number of steps, the door they serve and a few photos, and I'll come out already knowing what to look for.