Concrete steps construction in Holland MI - a sturdy way up to your front door
If your front steps are cracked, crumbling or pulling away from the house, we build new ones that sit on solid support.
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- Free quotes on site.
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Repair your old steps or build new ones?
It usually comes down to what's under the steps, because surface damage on a solid base can often be fixed, while steps that have moved rarely stay fixed for long.
A repair is enough when:
- Cracks are thin and not spreading
- The steps sit level and tight to the house
- Only a corner or edge is chipped
- The concrete is sound underneath
- Water runs off the treads
New steps make sense when:
- The steps have sunk or tilted
- A gap has opened at the house
- Treads are crumbling across the surface
- The steps rest on loose fill
- You want a different size or layout
How your new steps get built
Call and site visit
When you call, I come out myself, look at your entry with you and listen to what you have in mind, including whether precast or poured steps suit it.
A plan for your entry
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can see what the steps will sit on and what goes into them.
A written estimate
Permit check
We check with the city and can file the permit or help you with it. Review there can take 2 to 4 weeks, and work waits until the permit is issued.
A start date
Groundwork and the build
We prepare the ground before any concrete goes down, because steps resting on loose fill tend to settle and pull away from the house.
Solid support underneath
Walk-through and clean-up
When the job is finished, we clean up, walk the new steps with you and explain how to look after them through their first winter.
Care instructions
What concrete steps construction includes
Removing the old steps
We break out and haul away the old steps so the new ones start on clean, open ground.
Digging out and packing
We dig to firm soil and pack the subgrade, the ground the steps sit on, so they don't settle with loose dirt.
Planning the support
We work out whether your steps rest on the ground or tie into a landing or the house, since that shapes the rest of the build.
Forms and steel
For poured steps we build forms to your size and set rebar, steel rods that hold the concrete together if it cracks.
Setting precast steps
Precast steps come hollow and ready to assemble, so we set them on a level, packed base made to fit.
Finish and curing
We give poured treads a broom finish, a light texture for grip, then keep the concrete damp while it cures and gains strength.
What sets the price of new concrete steps?
The biggest single choice is precast or poured, which we compare in the questions below. After that, the price mostly turns on how many steps you need, how wide they are, whether the old steps have to come out first and what the ground underneath needs before anything can go on it.
How the steps are supported matters too. Steps that tie into a new porch or addition are best planned with the work under it, so if you're also looking at foundation installation or slab foundation building, it usually saves effort to plan them together. The schedule depends mostly on the city's permit review and the weather, and your written estimate lays out what's included for your entry.
Why Holland homeowners call us for their steps
I come out to look at your entry and write the estimate myself, and our own crew builds the steps with me on site. We help you weigh precast against poured for your entry and your budget, and we make sure the new steps rest on solid support and not loose fill, because that's the part nobody sees once the concrete is in.
If the budget is tight, I'd rather spend it underneath and keep the finish plain, since a nice surface won't help steps that settle away from the door. I'll also tell you plainly what to expect from new concrete instead of making a promise it can't keep. When you're ready, please call (616) 801-4861 or use the form below.
- An estimate I write myself
- Our own crew, with me on site
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Get a written estimate for your new steps
Please tell us how many steps you have, add a photo and note if you're in the Historic District. We reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
(616) 801-4861Questions about concrete steps
How much do concrete steps cost in Holland, MI?
Installed concrete steps across the US usually cost about $100 to $500 per step, going by national figures. Where yours land depends mostly on precast or poured, the number of steps and what the ground needs. Your written estimate spells out what's included for your own entry.
Should I choose precast or poured concrete steps?
Choose precast if the budget comes first, and poured if your entry needs a set size. Precast steps are hollow and easier to assemble, so they cost less, while poured steps cost more but come in a wider range of sizes. I'll help you weigh the two when I see your entry.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep, going by national figures. That long life depends on the care, so it's worth planning upkeep from the start, beginning with the first winter.
How do I protect new concrete steps from salt damage?
Let new concrete air dry before you put any salt on it. Research on pavements finds concrete resists salt flaking better when it's finished and cured properly and allowed to air dry before deicing salt reaches it. A steps guide also advises keeping water from ponding on the treads in freezing climates and keeping bumps away from fresh corners and edges, so it's fair to ask any contractor how they plan for that.
Do I need a permit to build concrete steps in Holland, MI?
Usually yes, because the City of Holland lists flat concrete work and stair work among the jobs that need a permit, though simply repairing steps doesn't. Applications go to Community & Neighborhood Services, and homes in the Historic District may also need a Certificate of Appropriateness. As our steps above explain, we check with the city before we set a date.
What license should a contractor have to build steps in Michigan?
Holland's homeowner permit form says anyone hired to work under the permit must hold a valid Michigan residential builders license. The state lists concrete among the trades for a maintenance and alteration contractor, and the license shows which trades the holder is qualified to practice, so you can check before you hire. We're licensed and insured.
Areas we serve around Holland
We're based in Holland and work in Zeeland, Grand Rapids and many of the cities around them. Choose your area below, or please call if yours isn't listed.
Get a quote from Holland Concrete Company
We take calls into the evening and on weekends, so please call (616) 801-4861 when it suits you.