Concrete steps construction in Orem UT - a solid, level way into your house
Cracked, crumbling or sinking front steps? We build precast or poured steps that drain well and give you a solid way in.
What goes into new concrete stepsat an Orem house
Most calls about steps start with something you can see, like treads that flake, a crack across the landing or steps pulling away from the door. For us, concrete steps construction in Orem, UT starts with finding out why the old ones failed, because new steps built the same way usually fail the same way.
The price moves with how many steps you need, the size of the landing, tearing out the old steps, railings and whether you go precast or poured. The schedule turns on the weather and how much has to come out first, and we plan another way into your house while the work is going on.
Whichever way you lean, I price the whole finished entrance as one job, so you can hold our bid up against anyone else's. Your own figure comes from the written estimate I put together after I've looked at your steps and asked my questions.
You'll know what you're paying for before any work starts, so call (385) 533-2723 and I'll come take a look.
Concrete steps we build and replace
Every entrance is a little different, so I look at the door height, the ground around it and what's there now before we pick precast or poured.
Precast steps
Precast steps are made before they're delivered, then set in place, and they need solid, level support under them or they'll tip and settle.
Poured steps
Poured steps, also called cast-in-place, are built at your house by placing concrete in temporary molds called forms, so they fit odd heights and widths.
Landings and railings
The landing at the top and the railings are part of the entrance, so we figure them into the job instead of leaving them as an extra later.
Steps for a new house
On new construction we plan the steps along with the slab foundation or foundation installation, so the entrance lines up with the house from the start.
Why Orem homeowners call Driveline Orem Concretefor their front steps
You'll see me at the first look and at the final walkthrough, and I'll tell you plainly what each choice means for your steps down the road. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Licensed and insured for your job
We're licensed and insured. The City of Orem strongly recommends hiring licensed contractors, so ask every bidder for proof of a license, and we'll show you ours.
The owner plans your steps
I come out to look at the job and plan it, and our crew lead runs the work on site, following the plan we went over together.
Building in Orem since 2013
I learned this work on a crew after quoting jobs behind a supply yard's counter, and I started our company here in Orem in 2013.
A bid that shows what's in it
Concrete is hard to undo, so before anything is poured or set, you'll see in writing what the price includes and what it leaves out.
We find out why the old steps failed
I ask why before I explain how, because steps that flaked or settled for a reason will usually do it again if the new job skips that reason.
Get your steps and landing pricedby Driveline Orem Concrete
Tell us how many steps you need, which door they serve and whether you're leaning precast or poured. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no pressure to book.
From call to new stepswith one plan from the start
You get one written price for the whole entrance and a plan for getting in and out of the house, so you know what comes next before we start.
You call or write
Call (385) 533-2723 or send a message through the form, and we'll set a time for me to come see the steps.
I look and write it up
I look at the old steps, the landing and where the water runs, ask a lot of questions, and write an estimate showing what's included and what isn't.
We plan the way in
Once you're ready, we set a date and agree with you on another way into your house while the steps are out.
Our crew builds them
Our crew lead runs the work, taking out the old steps and either setting precast steps on solid support or forming and pouring new ones in place.
Walkthrough together
I walk the finished entrance with you, tell you when it's ready to use and go over how to look after it through its first winter.
Questions about concrete steps
Do precast concrete steps last longer than poured concrete steps?
No, neither one can be expected to outlast the other based on how it's made alone. What decides it is the install, since precast steps need proper support under them and poured steps need protecting while the fresh concrete gains strength. I'll tell you which one fits your entrance once I've seen it.
How do I compare quotes for new concrete steps?
Compare prices for the same finished entrance, with removal of the old steps, the supports, the landing and the railings all included. A precast price for the unit alone isn't comparable to a finished poured job, so ask each contractor to price the whole entrance. That's how we write ours, precast or poured.
How much do concrete steps cost in Orem, UT?
Across the US, installed poured concrete steps usually run about $200 to $500 per step, with materials and labor included. That's a national range, not our price, and where your job lands depends on its size and how much has to come out first. You'll see your own figure in writing after I look at the job.
Can I build my own concrete steps in Orem?
Yes, the city says homeowners may legally work on their own home, but any other work has to be done by properly licensed contractors. The city lists an Owner-Builder Certification for projects where no general contractor will be hired, and it isn't allowed on commercial projects. If you'd rather hand it off, we're glad to take it on.
How do I protect new concrete steps in a Utah winter?
Use clean sand for traction on new concrete and skip deicing salts such as calcium, magnesium or sodium chloride, which is what industry winter guidance calls for. It matters here because the city's own building design criteria rate Orem's weathering as severe, so how you treat new steps in their first winters counts.
What causes concrete steps to flake and crumble?
Usually it's water, because outdoor concrete holds up better when it can drain instead of staying soaked, so the treads should slope to shed water and the ground around them shouldn't let it pool against the concrete. The finish plays a part too, since hard troweling works out the air outdoor concrete is mixed to hold and leads to blistering and scaling. A floated surface with a broom finish, the light grooved texture that gives your shoes some grip, is the one to ask for.
Concrete steps around Orem, Utah
We're based in Orem and build steps in Provo, Lehi, Spanish Fork and the other cities around them. Pick your city below, or call (385) 533-2723 if you don't see it listed.
Get your Orem concrete steps pricedwith Driveline Orem Concrete
Steps that are already flaking or pulling away usually get worse with each freeze and thaw, so call (385) 533-2723 or send the form and get a written price for new concrete steps before the damage spreads.