Front entry steps
These take the most foot traffic and get seen first, so we fit them to your door and walkway and finish them with grip in mind.
Concrete Steps Construction in Chino Hills CA - an even, solid way up to your door
Cracked, chipped or uneven front steps? I'll tell you straight whether they can be patched or need to come out, then we build what fits.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What new concrete steps take, start to finish
Concrete steps construction in Chino Hills means building you a new set of steps to your door, either formed and poured in place or made at a factory and set on a pad we prepare.
Most calls start with steps that have cracked, chipped, settled on one side or started to feel uneven underfoot. Concrete cracks with age, so a crack alone doesn't settle whether the set has to go.
The price moves with how wide the steps are, how many there are, whether you want a landing, poured or precast, how much steel goes in and the finish, plus tearing out the old set. The schedule turns on the tear-out, a permit if your job needs one, which we handle with the city, and curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before anyone walks on it. You'll see your own figure in the written estimate.
You talk to the one pricing it
I come out myself, look at your steps and write the estimate, so the person answering your questions on the driveway is the same one putting the number on paper.
A quote you can actually follow
You get the estimate in writing, with what's included and what isn't, so you know before you sign whether tear-out, haul-away and a landing are in the price.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Ask any contractor you're comparing about both, along with how they'll prepare the base.
How we build a set of concrete steps
First I tell you honestly whether your steps can be patched or need to come out. If they're coming out, we go over poured versus precast, so you end up with what fits your entry and your budget instead of whatever is easiest to sell.
The part you won't see matters most. Steps set on raked dirt or loose fill settle with it and start to lean, so our crew digs down to firm ground and packs a base before any forms go up. Base work is the first thing people want to trim from a budget, and it's the last thing I'd cut, because no finish fixes steps that are sinking. Where steps tie into the house or need footings under them, we give them the same base and footing care as our slab foundation building and foundation installation work.
On poured steps we set rebar, steel bars inside the concrete that keep cracks from pulling apart, and pitch the top step or landing so water runs away from your door. We pour early in the day when we can, because midday heat dries the surface too fast and leaves it weak and dusty, then give it a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives your shoes some grip. A crew lead and our crew do the work, and I stop by while it's going.
Steps we build around the house
Steps with a landing at the door
A landing gives you room to stand while you open the door or set down groceries. We form it with the steps, so there's no seam between them to open up later.
Back door to patio or yard
Short sets off a back door or slider often meet a patio, so we match the finish to what's already there and set the bottom step at an even height with the patio.
Tearing out a worn set
When old steps are past saving, we break them out, haul the pieces away and check the ground underneath before building new ones, since whatever sank the old set can sink the next.
Get a written price for your steps
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at your steps and write you a free estimate on site, with no obligation to book.
Tell me how the steps get used
Older parents, kids, a stroller or a lot of deliveries all change what makes sense for the landing and the finish, so mention it when I'm there.
Reach us around your workday
We answer Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM and weekends from 6 AM to 9 PM, so you can get in touch before or after work.
If you're outside Chino Hills
We're based in Chino Hills and work in the cities around it, including Chino, Diamond Bar and Corona. If you don't see your city listed, call (909) 308-0181 and ask.
Concrete step, landing and finish examples
Examples of poured and precast steps, landings and broom finishes, to help you point out what you'd like for your own entry.
Common questions about concrete steps in Chino Hills
Straight answers to what homeowners ask us most about new concrete steps, from cost and permits to how long they last.
How much do concrete steps cost in Chino Hills?
Installed poured concrete steps usually cost about $200 to $500 per step across the US, depending on width, reinforcement and finish. That's a national figure, not a Chino Hills price or ours. The number of steps, a landing and tearing out the old set all move it, and the estimate I write for you gives your actual number.
Should I get poured or precast concrete steps?
Pick poured if your entry needs an odd width, a landing or a corner wrap, and precast if a standard size fits and budget comes first. Poured costs more, while precast is cheaper and consistent but only comes in standard sizes. Hollow precast units can shift if the pad under them settles, so ask how it's prepared. We dig out and pack the pad first.
Do I need a permit to replace concrete steps in Chino Hills?
Ask the city first, because Chino Hills generally requires a building permit to repair or alter an existing structure and for site improvements, and its Building and Safety Division says contacting it is the best way to know. If we're not sure, we check with the Division before we start. Permitted work gets a city field inspection, which we set up.
How long do concrete steps last?
One cost guide puts concrete steps at 30 to 50 years, as long as they have proper footings and air-entrained concrete, a mix with tiny air bubbles worked into it. That's a national guide's estimate, not a promise. When you compare quotes, ask each contractor how they'll handle both, so you're weighing more than the price.
How do I know if my concrete steps need replacing instead of repair?
Steps that are cracked all the way through, pulling away from the house or worn so the risers, the upright face of each step, are no longer even usually need replacing, according to one cost guide. A patch won't fix any of those, so it's better to plan for new steps. Chips and hairline surface cracks are often fine to patch.
Do I need a licensed contractor to build concrete steps in California?
Yes, unless the job fits the state's narrow small-job exemption. The state licensing board caps that exemption at $1,000, and it applies only when the work needs no permit and the unlicensed person has no employees on the project. The board defines a concrete contractor as one who forms, pours, finishes and installs concrete work, and we're licensed and insured.
Concrete work that connects to your steps
Send us a few photos of your steps
Email photos of your steps to contact@chinohillsconcretecompany.com, with a rough width and step count, so I come out knowing what to look at.