Concrete steps construction in Denton TX - an entry that stays even underfoot
If your steps have sunk, cracked or pulled away from the house, we'll pour a new set that's even, well supported and safe underfoot.
Groundwork Denton Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Denton. We pour driveways, patios and steps, along with the prep under them, for homeowners and property managers here and in the cities around it. I learned concrete by fixing steps and walks that had sunk or cracked, so when we build concrete steps in Denton, the support underneath and the layout come first.
- OWNER MEASURES AND WRITES EVERY ESTIMATE
- WHOLE RISE LAID OUT FIRST
- FINAL WALK-THROUGH BEFORE WE PACK UP
CONCRETE STEPS BUILT ON SOLID SUPPORT
Most calls about steps start with a step that's sunk, a crack that keeps opening or a top step pulling away from the door. At Groundwork Denton Concrete Company, concrete steps construction in Denton, TX starts with how your new steps will be carried, whether they sit on the ground, tie into a landing or tie into the house, which takes the same care as our foundation installation work.
The price moves with how many steps you want, how wide they are, how they're supported, whether old steps come out first and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the weather and the cure, since new concrete needs time protected before you use it. I'll put your own figure in a written estimate after I measure.
- Tear-out and dig. When old steps are there, we break them out and haul them off, then dig to firm ground instead of building on loose dirt.
- Footing and support. The footing goes in to match how the steps will be carried, sized for their height and the ground they sit on.
- Forms and steel. We build the forms to the layout and set rebar, the steel bars that help hold the concrete together if it ever cracks.
- Pour and finish. We place and shape each step, then give the tops a broom finish, a light texture that helps your shoes grip when it's wet.
THE STEPS WE BUILD
We build steps for the doors people use every day, from the front entry to the back patio, and we replace sets that have sunk, cracked or tipped.
FRONT ENTRY STEPS
Steps up to your front door, with or without a landing, laid out so the top step sits right where it meets the threshold.
BACK DOOR AND PATIO STEPS
Steps from a back door down to the yard or a concrete patio, with the bottom step meeting the ground or the slab evenly.
REPLACING OLD STEPS
We break out steps that have sunk, cracked or tilted, haul the old concrete away and build a new set on firm support.
STEPS WITH NEW WORK
When we pour a new slab foundation for an addition or a house, we can plan the entry steps alongside it so heights and footings line up.
If you need steps somewhere else, like down into a garage or along a sloped side yard, tell us about it and ask.
WHY CONCRETE STEPS ARE WORTH DOING RIGHT
You use your steps every day, often with your hands full or in the dark, so they need to stay even more than almost any other concrete at your house. Done well, they shed water and give you sure footing.
- Laid out top to bottomWe lay out the rise, ground to door, before forms go up, since small errors stack up and throw off the top or bottom step.
- Firm support, not fillSteps on loose fill settle unevenly, and even a small drop in one step can turn it into something you trip over.
- Water runs offEach step gets a slight slope away from the door so rain runs off instead of pooling where you stand.
- Edges protected earlyFresh edges and corners chip easily, so every face stays covered or damp while it cures and the edges get shielded from bumps.
HOW YOUR NEW STEPS GET BUILT
I come out and look
After you call, I come out to measure, look at what the steps will sit on and check where water runs when it rains.
Your written estimate
I send a written estimate showing how the steps will be supported, how many there'll be, the finish and whether tear-out and hauling are included.
Built, checked and walked
Our own crew handles the prep, forms, pour and finish while I check the work at key points, and we walk the finished steps with you before packing up.
WHY DENTON HOMEOWNERS CALL US FOR STEPS
I spent years patching sunken and cracked steps for a property management company, so I build new ones the way I wished those had been built. You'll know what's in the price and what's normal for new concrete before we pour.
YOU DEAL WITH THE OWNER
I come out to look at your steps and write the estimate myself, and when you call or send the form, you hear back from me.
JOINTS SHOWN BEFORE WE POUR
I'll show you where the control joints go on a landing, grooves cut so any cracking follows a line we picked, before we pour.
YOUR SATISFACTION, GUARANTEED
That's our promise on every set of steps we build. Call (940) 287-2036 or use the form below to set up a look at yours.
CONCRETE STEPS IN DENTON AND NEARBY CITIES
In Denton, the city's Building Safety Division handles permit inspections, and permits have to meet the building codes the city has adopted, which can set step height, depth, width, landings and handrails. We're licensed and insured, and if I'm not sure what applies to your steps, I check with the city before we start.
One Texas research report found clay that shrinks and swells across wide areas of the state, and that heaving is a big reason we're careful about how steps are carried. We build them the same way in Corinth and Lewisville.
Tell us about your steps
Send your address, a few photos of the entry and how many steps you want. I'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
Call (940) 287-2036Questions about concrete steps in Denton
How much do concrete steps cost near Denton, TX?
Installing concrete steps in the Dallas area usually costs about $650 to $5,000 per project. A short run of plain steps usually sits toward the low end, and a taller, wider set with a landing toward the top. I'll put your own figure in a written estimate after I measure.
How should new concrete steps be supported in Denton?
New steps should rest on firm ground with a footing, tie into a landing or the house foundation, or span as a stair, and never sit on loose fill. Which one fits depends on the height, the ground and what the steps meet at the top. Before we pour, I'll show you how yours will be carried.
How long does new concrete need to cure before I use my steps?
A concrete trade group advises curing new concrete for at least 3 days, with the steps kept covered, coated with a curing compound or kept wet that whole time. The same group advises pouring and finishing outside the hottest part of the day when possible, since midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top.
Who schedules building inspections for new concrete steps in Denton?
Your contractor does, because Denton has contractors request every inspection through the city's online portal. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections with the city. General questions go to the city's Development Service Center at building@cityofdenton.com, which closes at noon on Fridays.