Porches and Steps
Steps and porches take weight every day and get hit hardest by freeze-thaw. We form and pour porch slabs, landings and stair runs to even risers and treads, with the reinforcement and the drainage that help them last, ready for a broom finish, stamp or veneer.
- PartsLandings, risers, treads, porch slabs
- SafetyEven risers and non-slip tread
- RailsLayout for rails and posts
- FinishesBroom, stamped or veneered
What is included
- 1Even and code-mindedRisers and treads are laid out evenly so they feel natural and safe to climb.
- 2Strong footingsSteps and porches sit on footings and a base that resist frost heave.
- 3Water sheds awaySurfaces are pitched slightly so ice and puddles do not build up.
- 4Ready for railingsRail and post locations are planned in so anchors go in clean.
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Walk the siteWe look at the area, the slope, the soil and how you use the space, then measure it.
- 2Prep the groundWe excavate, build a compacted gravel base, set the forms and lay the reinforcement.
- 3Pour and finishThe concrete is placed, screeded, floated, finished and jointed while it is workable.
- 4Cure and protectWe cut or tool the joints, apply cure and seal where it fits, and tell you when you can use it.
Is this the right service for you?
- Front doors with broken or sinking steps
- New entries and covered porches
- Back doors that need a landing
- Owners who want a smooth, safe entry
Common questions
Can you repair steps instead of rebuilding?
Sometimes. Chips and cracks can often be repaired, but steps that have settled or pulled away usually need to be rebuilt. We tell you which it is.
How steep should steps be?
Local code sets limits on rise and run, and we build to those so steps feel comfortable and safe.
Services that pair with this one
Sidewalks and WalkwaysStraight or curved sidewalks and walkways that are safe to walk and tidy to look at.See the service MIX 119Walls and Footings
Footings and Stem WallsFootings and stem walls set below frost depth and sized for the load.See the service MIX 134Repair
Concrete LevelingLift and level sunken slabs instead of tearing them out.See the service Find your city
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Call or text JL's Concrete, or send the form for your free estimate. We come to you, measure and put it in writing.