How much do concrete steps cost in Georgetown?
Steps are usually priced per set rather than per square foot, going on the riser count, the footing work the ground calls for, and how they meet the house. A rocky entry can mean cutting into limestone or caliche, while a clay entry calls for a conditioned base. As a starting point, figure roughly $300 to $500 per step. We settle on a firm number once we have walked the entry.
Why do my old steps pull away from the house?
Around Georgetown it usually traces back to the ground under the footing. On clay it swells and pulls in and works shallow-footed steps loose; on rock or caliche a footing that never found solid bearing teeters and parts from the house. We match the footing to the lot so the steps hold where they belong.
What riser height do you build to?
We keep risers level and within local code so each step feels the same underfoot. Risers that vary are uncomfortable and a trip hazard, and more so when the entry is wet.
Can my steps be repaired, or do they need replacing?
It hangs on the damage. Surface chips and light spalling can sometimes be patched, but steps that have drifted off their footing or have broken risers usually need a rebuild on a proper base. We give it to you straight on which one you have.
Can you add railings to concrete steps?
We pour and finish the steps and set anchor points for the railing, then line up the install so the stairs meet your access and safety needs.
How long before I can use new steps?
Foot traffic usually holds off a few days while the concrete builds strength, and a summer pour has to cure rather than bake dry. We walk you through the timeline for your pour before any work begins.