Concrete Steps Construction in Bend OR - steps that shed water and stay solid
Cracked, sinking or wobbly steps at your door? We build precast or poured concrete steps that fit your entry and drain the right way.
What does it take to build new concrete steps in Bend?
Concrete steps construction in Bend means building new steps at your door, either poured on site with forms and rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together, or set as precast units, so you get a solid, even way in and out that sheds water.
Most calls start with old steps that are cracked, sinking or pulling away from the house, or a new entry that needs steps it never had. The price mostly comes down to precast or poured, how many steps, how wide they run and how high your door sits, and the schedule turns on whether a permit is needed and what the weather does around pour day. Your own figure comes from the estimate. If the steps go with an addition, we can plan them alongside the slab foundation or foundation installation so the top step lands where the door does.
How do you know your concrete steps need replacing?
Steps take a beating from feet, water and freezing, and they usually warn you before they fail. These are the things homeowners tell me they noticed before they called.
Cracks running across a tread or up a riser usually mean the ground underneath has moved.
Steps that rock, tilt or pull away from the house usually sat on dirt that settled.
A growing gap between the top step and your door threshold often means the steps are sinking.
Chipped edges and a flaking, dusty top usually come from water soaking in and freezing over and over.
Water pooling on the treads or ice forming in the same spot means the steps don't shed water.
Steps that feel steep, narrow or uneven underfoot are worth rebuilding before someone misses one.
If a step moves when you stand on it or the gap at the door keeps widening, call rather than wait, because those steps get used every day.
What happens after you call us about new steps?
Here's how a steps job runs with us, from the first call to the cleanup, and who you'll be dealing with at each stage so nothing comes as a surprise.
Call or send a request
Call (458) 256-4015 or send the form with a few lines about your entry. We get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I look at your entry
I come out, look at the site, ask what you need the steps to do and check whether the job needs a permit. Then I write up an estimate that says what's in it and what isn't, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
We sort out permits and dates
We're fully licensed and insured, and if a permit is needed, we either pull it ourselves or tell you plainly who has to before anything goes on the calendar. Permits under the city's deck and porch guide typically take 2 to 3 weeks to process after the application goes in, and we set the pour date with the forecast in mind.
We build and clean up
Our crew does the work while I run the job on site, and we clean up before we call it done. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Get a free on-site estimate for your concrete steps
We reply within one business day to set a time, then I come out and write up a free estimate for your steps, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Call
- (458) 256-4015
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Poured or precast steps, and what goes under them
Poured steps start with what's under them. We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the steps sit on, then build forms and set rebar. If there's a budget cut to make, I'd rather it come off the finish than the base, because nobody sees the base on day one, and it's what decides whether your steps settle away from the door.
Precast steps arrive already made, and we set them on the same kind of packed base. I'll go over both with you and tell you honestly which fits your entry and your budget, even when that's the smaller job. On poured steps, it's fair to ask any contractor whether the mix will be air-entrained, which the concrete industry advises for concrete that gets wet and freezes.
The top gets a broom finish, a light dragged texture that gives your shoes some grip when the treads are wet. We pitch each tread slightly so water runs off instead of sitting, and I look at where your downspouts drain so roof water isn't soaking the ground against the new steps. Then the concrete needs to cure, a wait while it hardens, before it takes full use.
Concrete steps questions we hear in Bend
How much do new concrete steps cost?
Concrete steps across the US usually cost about $100 to $500 per step, depending mostly on whether they're precast or poured and how big they are. With precast steps, the height and width set most of the price. I'll give you your own number once I've seen your entry.
Should I choose precast or poured concrete steps?
Precast steps usually cost less because they're hollow and easier to put together, while poured steps cost more but can be built in a much wider range of sizes. If a standard size fits your door, precast saves money, and if your entry needs something precast doesn't come in, poured is the better pick.
Can concrete steps be poured in cold weather in Bend?
Yes, as long as the crew plans to protect the concrete, because fresh concrete freezes below about 25°F and can lose more than 50% of its potential strength. It needs that protection for about the first two days after it's placed. We plan the cover before pour day, not after the temperature drops.
Do I need a permit to build concrete steps in Bend?
The city's permit guide doesn't settle it for steps on their own, so it's worth asking before you build. The City of Bend issues building permits for a deck or porch that is more than 30 inches above the ground or includes stairs, and its list names decks, porches and patio covers, not concrete steps. City staff answer these questions at building@bendoregon.gov or 541-388-5580 ext. 2, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What should I check with the City of Bend before building steps near the Deschutes River?
Check your property's zoning first, because the city says owners must do that to find out what they can build, even when no permit is needed. If your property sits in the Waterway Overlay Zone along the Deschutes River or Tumalo Creek, extra standards apply on top of your zone's usual rules.
How long do concrete steps last, and how do I take care of new ones?
Concrete steps last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, so what you do after the build matters. Hold off on deicing chemicals until new steps have had time to cure and develop, even if the surface looks hard. Don't pile shoveled snow against them either, because water soaking one spot shortens their life.
Related work that often goes with new steps
Slab foundation building
If you're adding a room or a new entry, planning the slab with the steps lets the top step meet the finished floor at the right height.
Foundation installation
When steps lead up to a new house or addition, the foundation under the walls sets the door height, so it makes sense to plan both together.
Call about your new concrete steps
Have the number of steps, the height of your door and whether you're leaning precast or poured handy, and we can talk it through on the first call at (458) 256-4015.
Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM