Precast steps for a standard entry
Precast steps cost less because they're hollow and easier to assemble, so they suit an entry where a standard size fits. They're a good pick when the budget matters more than a custom shape.
Concrete steps construction in Azusa CA - a stair that fits your door and grips when wet
Cracked, sinking or uneven steps at your front door? We build new concrete steps laid out top to bottom, with a finish that grips.
What does it take to replace concrete steps in Azusa?
Concrete steps construction in Azusa, CA means tearing out a worn or sinking entry stair and building new concrete steps on firm ground, shaped so the top step meets your door and the bottom one meets your walk.
Most calls about steps start with a crack across a tread, a step that's dropped below the porch, or a stair that just looks tired next to a new concrete sidewalk. The price moves with how many steps you need, how wide they run, whether there's a landing at the top, how much old concrete has to come out and whether you go precast or poured. The schedule turns on how much digging and forming your entry needs and on any city review before we can start. I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate once I've looked at the entry.
Why Azusa homeowners call A&M Azusa Concrete for new steps
I write the estimate and run the job
I come out to look at your entry and write the estimate myself. Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site running it, so the person who measured your steps is the same one checking the forms before the pour.
Working on lived-in homes since 2013
I learned concrete pouring footings and slabs on new construction, then started this business in 2013 to work on homes people already live in. That means steps built around sprinklers, flower beds, neighbors and a dog that wants to help.
Fully licensed and insured on your job
We're fully licensed and insured, which matters on steps because the work sits right against your house and your front walk. We cover the plants and siding near the forms, keep the mess inside the work area and clean up before we leave.
Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
Steps get used every day, by everybody, in every kind of weather, so we build them for that. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. When you're ready, call (626) 540-1248 or fill out the form on this page and I'll come take a look.
Get a free on-site estimate for your new concrete steps
We get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, measure your entry, go over precast and poured with you and write the estimate, with no pressure and no obligation. Photos of your steps and a sense of which way you're leaning help us get started.
- Phone
- (626) 540-1248
- Location
- Azusa, CA 91702
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Concrete steps construction in Azusa and nearby cities
In Azusa, the first stop is the city's Planning Division, because the city asks owners to check with Planning whether a project needs Design Review, and when it does, that approval comes before the building permit application. The city requires a building permit from its Building Section when a structure is built or repaired, and its list of work that skips a permit names walks, not steps, so don't count on new steps being exempt. A proposed city ordinance also brings the building code in line with the 2025 California standards, effective January 1, 2026. Before work starts, we check with the city or county office that covers your address, and when a permit is needed, we pull it and handle the paperwork.
We're based in Azusa and work in the cities around it, from Glendora and Covina to Pasadena and Pomona. A lot of the entry steps we see around here are older poured stairs that have settled away from the porch or worn smooth over the years, and we build new ones the same way wherever the house sits.
Questions about new concrete steps
How much do new concrete steps cost in the Azusa area?
Installing concrete steps in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $700 to $5,500 per job. That's the going range around here, not our price list, and where your entry lands depends on the size, the tear-out and precast or poured, as covered above. I'll give you your own figure in the estimate after I've seen the steps.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps usually last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep. That makes them a long-term part of the house, so it's worth planning simple upkeep from the start, like watching for a step that starts to drop.
What causes concrete steps to sink or pull away from the house?
Usually it's the ground underneath, because steps poured on loose fill settle as that dirt packs down. Decorative steps need firmer ground than uncompacted fill, which is why we dig out and pack the base first. If part of a step starts sinking unevenly, get it looked at soon, because even a small change in height can trip someone.
What is the best way to plan concrete steps for a front entry?
Start with how the steps will sit, because steps that rest on the ground, tie into a landing or the foundation, or span open as a stair each need different footing and steel underneath. I sort that out on site when I look at your entry, along with where the door and the walk are.
Can I get colored concrete steps that aren't slippery?
Yes, poured steps can be colored, and integral color, mixed right into the concrete, is typically recommended so the whole stair face shows color once the forms come off. Acid stain can add more color and highlights after the concrete cures. Outside steps work best with a finish that has traction, so if you want a smooth decorative look, pick one that keeps its grip.