Concrete steps construction in O'Fallon MO - even steps from top to bottom
Front steps cracked, sinking or uneven? We build new poured or precast concrete steps on a solid base, laid out so every step matches.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Precast or poured steps for your entry?
Precast steps cost less because they're hollow and easier to set, while poured steps cost more but come in many more sizes. Your entry usually decides it, and I'll tell you which fits.
Precast usually fits when:
- A standard size fits your door
- Keeping the cost down comes first
- The entry is small and simple
- Only a few steps are needed
- The ground can be packed firm
Poured is the better choice when:
- Your entry needs a custom size
- The steps meet a landing
- The steps tie into the house
- You want a wider or deeper set
- The rise is too tall for standard units
How we build your new steps
Call or send the form
Call or send the form, and include a photo of your entry and how many steps you want, so I know what I'm walking up to.
A visit set up
I come out and measure
I come out, measure the full rise from the ground to your door and walk you through precast and poured, so you choose with your own entry in front of you.
Your options explained
Written estimate and plan
You get a written estimate, with what's included and what isn't, and a plan that lays out each stage in order, including when you can walk on the steps.
A written estimate
Our crew builds them
Once any permit is in place, our crew forms, pours and finishes your steps. When the city needs to inspect, it's typically done the day after it's booked.
Steps poured and finished
Walkthrough and clean-up
Our crew cleans up, then I walk the finished steps with you and go over how to care for them, since upkeep is what makes steps last.
Care tips, clean site
What our concrete steps work includes
A dug-out, packed base
We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the steps sit on, because loose fill settles and the steps follow it.
Support that fits your steps
Steps on the ground, at a landing or tied to the house each need their own footing and rebar, the steel inside.
Laying out the whole rise
We divide the full rise before building forms, so each step matches and meets local rules on height and depth.
A city-approved mix
Concrete poured in O'Fallon must use a mix approved through the Eastern Missouri Pavement Consortium, so we pour from that approved list.
Broom finish for grip
Each tread gets a broom finish, a light brushed texture that grips when wet, and a slight pitch so water runs off.
Curing and protecting edges
We cure every face and edge, keeping the concrete covered and damp while it hardens, and shield the corners from bumps.
What sets the price of new concrete steps?
Most of the price comes from two choices, precast or poured, and how big the set is. Poured steps are built to fit your entry, so they take more forming and more concrete. The number of steps, the width, a landing at the top and how the steps are supported all add material and labor.
Tearing out and hauling away the old steps adds to the price, and your estimate says whether that's included. If the budget needs trimming, trim the finish, not the base. Nobody sees the base once the steps are poured, but it decides whether they stay level. The schedule turns on any permit for your address, the weather and the cure before you use the steps.
Why O'Fallon homeowners call us for their steps
I started D&R O'Fallon Concrete Company here in 2017 after years of building schedules for a busy company, and I still lay out every job in order before anything gets poured. I come out myself to measure, help you weigh precast against poured and explain the work plainly before you pick anything.
Our crew handles the forming, pouring and finishing. We also do foundation installation and slab foundation building, so steps that tie into a landing or your house are familiar work for us. Call (636) 614-2331 to set up a visit.
- I do your estimate myself, on site
- A written plan laid out in order
- Licensed, insured and satisfaction guaranteed
Get a free estimate for your new steps
Tell us about your entry, add a photo and how many steps you want. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
(636) 614-2331Questions about concrete steps
How much do concrete steps cost in the St. Louis area?
Installing concrete steps in St. Louis usually costs about $600 to $4,700 per job. Where yours lands depends mostly on precast versus poured, how many steps you need and whether there's a landing or old steps to remove. I'll give you your own figure in writing after I see the entry.
Should I get precast or poured concrete steps for my front door?
If a standard size fits your door and you want to keep the cost down, precast usually suits. If your entry needs a custom size, a landing or steps tied into the house, go poured. We'll talk it through when I measure.
How long do concrete steps last?
Concrete steps last 30 to 40 years with proper care and upkeep. Fix settling early, because a small change in height between steps can become a trip hazard.
Who handles permits and inspections for new steps in O'Fallon?
We do. O'Fallon's Building Division issues permits for new construction, additions and remodels, and its list names porches but not steps on their own, so we check your job before we schedule. Several independent fire districts serve O'Fallon and may require their own building permit, so we check yours too, then handle the paperwork and line up inspections. We're licensed and insured.
How do I keep concrete steps from crumbling in winter?
Start with a mix and a shape built for freezing weather. Research finds freeze-thaw damage can generally be limited by enough tiny, well-spread air pockets in the concrete, and treads that keep water from ponding help too.
What causes concrete steps to sink or pull away from the house?
Usually the steps were set on loose, uncompacted fill that settled, or their support didn't match how they meet the house. Even a decorative set needs more than loose fill beneath it, so ask any contractor which support your steps will use.
Concrete steps around O'Fallon
We're based in O'Fallon and also work in St. Peters, Wentzville and the cities around them. Choose your city below, or call (636) 614-2331 if you don't see it.
Get a quote from D&R O'Fallon Concrete Company
Call (636) 614-2331 or send the form, and I'll come out to measure your entry's full rise.