Concrete steps construction in Lomita CA - the right steps for your door and budget
Crumbling or uneven front steps make every trip to the door a risk. We build new concrete steps, precast or poured, that fit your house.
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How do you know it's time for new concrete steps?
Gap at the house wall
A gap is opening between the top step and the wall or door sill. That usually means the ground under the steps has settled and they're tipping away, and the longer it goes, the wider the gap gets and the more water runs in behind them.
Chipped, crumbling edges
The front edges of the treads are breaking off, and the top has turned rough and dusty. That's usually water and age wearing the surface down, and every chip leaves a lip that catches a heel and lets more water in.
Steps that rock or tilt
One step sits lower than the rest, or water pools on a tread after rain. The base has usually given way under it, and waiting means more cracking and a step that's easy to miss in the dark.
How do I get new concrete steps built in Lomita?
Concrete steps construction in Lomita, CA means building new steps up to your door. They can be formed, poured and finished on site, or set from hollow precast pieces that are easier to put together. Both give you a solid, even way in and out of your house, and the main choice is price against the sizes you need.
Most of our calls from Lomita and the cities around it start with old steps that have cracked, sunk or pulled away from the door, and the question is what new ones will take. The price moves with how many steps you need, how wide they are, whether you go precast or poured, and whether the spot needs digging or groundwork first, since that can add both cost and time. Precast usually goes in quicker because the pieces come ready to set. Poured steps take longer because we build the forms and then mix and finish the concrete right at your house. Your written estimate puts your own numbers on all of that.
Details to note before an estimate
- How many steps and how wide
- Cracks, chips or sinking on old steps
- Any gap where steps meet the house
- Where rain runs off by the door
How we handle concrete steps construction
I start by laying out precast and poured steps side by side, so you can see what each one costs against the sizes your door and landing need. I also show you how the new steps will meet the house, because that spot at the wall is usually where steps start to fail. Once you've picked, we break out the old steps, then dig down and pack the subgrade, the ground the steps sit on, since dirt that's only raked level settles and takes the steps with it. For poured steps we build the forms and set rebar, the steel inside that holds the concrete together if it cracks. We pour early in the day, because concrete that bakes in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top. We give the treads a broom finish, a light texture that gives your shoes grip when they're wet, and then let the concrete cure, the wait while it gains strength before anyone uses it. Precast steps go onto the same packed base. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather spend it under the steps than on a fancier surface, because a bad base can't be fixed later without tearing everything out.
Steps lean on the wall they meet. So when they're part of a new slab foundation for an addition or a full foundation installation, we plan and build the steps along with that work instead of after it.
Other work that ties into your steps
Slab foundation building
When you're adding a room on a new slab, the steps up to it fit better if we plan both at once.
Foundation installation
If the house wall your steps meet is getting a new foundation, building both in one job saves a second round of digging.
What happens when you call about new steps in Lomita?
Call or send a note
Call (424) 667-0052 or use the form, and tell us a little about your steps. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I come out and look
I walk the job with you, measure the door and landing, and check the ground the steps will sit on. We also go over the permit side, which office is involved and which steps fall to you, if any.
You get a written estimate
Then I send a written estimate that says what we'll build and why, with the digging, the base and the curing spelled out. That way you know what you're paying for and can hold us, or anyone else you're talking to, to the same standard.
We build and check in
I lead the crew on your job and check in with you before the pour and again at the end. We clean up and haul off the old concrete before we call it done.
Questions people ask about new concrete steps
How much do concrete steps cost near Lomita?
Concrete steps about 4 feet wide usually cost about $230 to $680 per step in the Los Angeles area. Framing and rebar or mesh are typically counted in the material cost, so check that every bid you get includes them before you compare. Digging or groundwork can push the price up, and your written estimate shows where yours lands.
How do I choose between precast and poured concrete steps?
Pick precast if a standard size fits your door, because the hollow pieces are easier to put together and cost less. Poured steps cost more, but they come in a much wider range of sizes, so they're the better call for an odd landing or a wide entry.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps last about 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep. That long life depends on the care, so plan on looking after them over the years, like keeping water from sitting on the treads and fixing small chips before they spread.
Who can build concrete steps in California?
A contractor licensed in the state's concrete classification, which covers forming, pouring, placing, finishing and installing concrete, can build them, and we're fully licensed and insured. The state raised its dollar limit for small jobs done without a license from $500 to $1,000, but that only holds when the work needs no permit and the unlicensed person employs no one on it, so ask any crew without a license how they meet all of that.
Do I need a permit to build concrete steps in Lomita?
Any part of the work in the city's right of way, the public land along the street, goes through a Public Works Permit from Lomita Public Works. If your house sits in unincorporated LA County instead of inside a city, LA County Public Works issues the permits there. For steps on your own lot, we sort out which office is involved at the estimate.
What causes concrete steps to pull away from the house?
Ground settling under the steps is the usual cause, often helped along by rain that runs toward the house and collects under them. Some city codes require concrete stairs to be secured to the foundation wall, so it's worth asking any contractor how their new steps will meet your house.
Get a written estimate for your concrete steps
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free and done at your house, and you get it in writing with no obligation to go ahead.
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Get a price on your Lomita steps
Have the number of steps, their width and whether you lean toward precast or poured ready when you call, so we can talk through your options right away.