Concrete steps construction in Sherwood OR - an entry that sits level and stays put
Front steps cracked, crumbling or pulling away from the door? We build new poured or precast steps on a solid base, so your entry stays firm.
Should your new front steps be precast or poured?
Concrete steps construction in Sherwood replaces your entry steps with either precast steps, made off site and set in place, or poured steps that we form and cast right at your house. Built on a solid base, either kind gives you a firm, level way in.
Most step calls start with something you notice every time you walk in, like a cracked tread, a chipped edge or a stoop that's slowly tipping toward the yard. The price mostly turns on precast or poured, how many steps you need, tearing out the old ones and how much base work goes under them, while the schedule turns on whether a precast set has to be made and on curing time for poured concrete. If the steps lead up to an addition on a new slab foundation, we plan the two together, and the estimate is where you get your own figure, along with a written scope of the work.
Why homeowners pick us for concrete steps
I started Sherwood Concrete in 2021 after learning the trade as a helper on a small crew, so you can count on careful work underneath and a straight answer to every question.
The owner at your house
I look at your entry and write the estimate myself, then work alongside the crew through the pour and the final walk-through.
Licensed and insured for concrete
Oregon generally requires anyone paid for concrete work on a home to be licensed, and we're fully licensed and insured.
Both methods priced installed
We compare the full installed cost of precast and poured for your entry, so you're choosing on real numbers.
A base dug out and packed
We dig out and pack what goes under your steps instead of raking dirt level, because that's how steps stay put.
Real answers in plain words
I'll explain what you're paying for and answer every question, even the small ones, before any old concrete comes out.
Kinds of concrete steps we build
The right one depends on your entry's size and shape, how close a truck or lift can get to the door and how long you can go without your steps.
Let's talk about your new steps
Send photos of your current steps and say if they're your main way in, or call to set up an estimate.
Why homeowners trust Sherwood Concrete to build their steps
When I look at old steps, I start with what's underneath, because steps with no real base can settle into a slope as the ground moves. Oregon's building codes office keeps a map that shows how deep frost reaches at a given address, so your house has its own number, and I check it when we plan the base.
The prep under steps is the same kind of thinking that goes into foundation installation, just on a smaller scale. We pitch the landing so rain runs away from your door, since water sitting against the house is where a lot of trouble starts. Our work on your steps is satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions about concrete steps
How much do concrete steps cost in Sherwood, OR?
Installing concrete steps in the Portland metro area usually costs about $650 to $5,250 per project. That's the usual range for a whole project around here, not our price. Your own figure comes from the estimate, once I've seen your steps and what's under them.
Are precast concrete steps cheaper than poured steps?
Precast can cost less when a ready-made set fits your entry and goes in easily, because less concrete work happens at your house. Custom sizing, delivery, lifting and support work can eat up that saving, so the full installed price is the number to compare.
Do poured concrete steps last longer than precast?
Neither one lasts longer just because of how it's made. How long your steps last comes from the work at your house, with precast steps set on proper support and poured steps protected while the fresh concrete gains strength.
How long does it take for new concrete steps to cure?
One Ohio trade group's guide says to cure outdoor concrete, keeping it protected while it gains strength, for at least 7 days after finishing, and longer when temperatures are cooler. Precast steps are made before delivery, so most of that wait happens off site. It's fair to ask any installer when your entry will be ready to use, and I'll give you that answer at the estimate.
How do I get into my house while my front steps are being replaced?
If these steps are your main way in, we work out another way into the house with you before we start, often a side or back door. With poured steps, that plan needs to cover the curing wait too, not just the days we're working.
How do I protect new concrete steps in their first winter?
One Ohio trade group's guide suggests sand or kitty litter for traction in the first year instead of deicing salt, especially for concrete placed after September. The same guide advises cleaning outdoor concrete and reapplying a penetrating sealer every 3 to 5 years, following the sealer maker's instructions. That's advice written for colder winters, not an Oregon rule, but it's easy to follow.
What happens when you call about concrete steps in Sherwood?
Steps are how you get in and out every day, so we plan the work around your entry and your household, from the first call to the last walk-through.
You get in touch
Call (971) 626-0086 or use the form and tell us what's going on with your steps, with photos if you have them.
I walk your entry
I come out myself, look at the old steps and what's under them, and talk through precast versus poured for your house.
Your written scope
You get a written scope that lists each step, from what goes underneath to cleanup, so you can see what you're paying for.
The work and walk-through
Once you're ready we pick a date, then the crew and I build your steps and walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Concrete steps in Sherwood and nearby cities
Based in Sherwood, we build steps in Tualatin, Tigard and the cities below, and if yours isn't listed, just call. Your local building department answers permit questions for your steps, and we settle who handles any permit at the estimate.
Ask Sherwood Concrete for a steps estimate
We're open seven days a week, so call (971) 626-0086 when it suits you or send the form with photos of your steps.