Concrete steps construction in Tupelo MS - a solid entry that stays level
Steps tipping, crumbling or pulling away from the door? We build new ones on packed, well-drained ground so they sit solid for years.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What goes into building new concrete steps in Tupelo?
Concrete steps construction in Tupelo, MS, means building a new set of precast or poured steps at your door, set on packed ground that sheds water, so they stay put under your feet.
Most folks call me once the old steps start rocking, crumbling or pulling away from the house, usually after patching them more than once. The price depends on how many steps you need, whether you pick precast or poured, how high your door sits and how much ground work the spot needs. The schedule mostly depends on the permit check, the weather and the curing wait, and your estimate spells out your own figure and exactly what's included.
How do you know your concrete steps need replacing?
Steps pulling from the house
A gap opening between the top step and the wall usually means the ground under the steps has washed out or settled. The longer it sits, the more rain runs into that gap, and the faster the steps drop.
A step that rocks
If a tread tips or wobbles when you step on it, the base under that corner has gone soft. That's a trip hazard right where you carry in groceries, and it rarely gets better on its own.
Crumbling edges and corners
Chipping along the front edges usually points to a weak top layer, often from a pour in the midday heat or curing that got cut short. Patches tend to pop loose, so once it spreads, new steps are usually the better use of your money.
How our concrete steps construction works
I start by measuring your door height and the space in front of it. Then we go over precast and poured steps with you, because one saves money and the other fits sizes that aren't standard. I also look at how the ground slopes around the steps, because water sitting under them is what makes them shift. On a poured set, we dig out the soft dirt and pack the subgrade, which is the ground the steps sit on, then set forms and tie in rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together if it cracks. After the pour, we give the treads a broom finish, a light texture so your feet don't slip when it's wet, and let the steps cure, which is the wait that lets the concrete harden all the way through. I'll be honest with you that concrete can still crack. If the budget gets tight, though, I'd rather you skip a fancy finish than cut the ground work, because nobody sees the base on day one, and it's what decides whether your steps are still level years from now.
Steps often come with bigger work. When we handle slab foundation building or foundation installation for a new home or addition, I plan the steps alongside it, so the top step lands right at the door.
Precast steps
Precast steps are made ahead of time and set in place, so they cost less. They suit a standard doorway with fairly level ground in front of it.
Poured steps
Poured steps are formed and poured right at your door, so they cost more. They fit odd heights, wide entries and spots where precast sizes won't line up.
Get a written price for your new concrete steps
I answer the phone myself, and if I miss your form, you'll hear back within one business day. Then I come out, measure and write up a free estimate with no obligation.
(662) 990-8013- Based in
- Tupelo, MS 38804
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
What happens after you call about new steps
Here's how it goes from your first call to the day I hand the steps back to you, so you know who's doing what at every stage.
Call and tell me about it
I answer the phone myself, so the person you talk to is the one who comes out. We'll set a time for me to come look at your entry.
I measure and write it up
I measure, listen to what you have in mind and write the estimate in plain words. You'll see exactly what's included, ground work and all, so you know what you're paying for.
We handle permits and pour
Once you say go, we handle the permit paperwork with you, then prep the ground and pour. The permit and the weather do the most to set the start date.
Walk the finished steps together
When we're done, I walk the job with you and go over how to look after your steps. Give them the curing time I tell you about before heavy use, because that wait is what makes the surface last.
Why Tupelo homeowners call Hallmark Tupelo Concrete for steps
I give the estimate myself
I come out myself to look at the job, and my crew and I do the work together. You won't get passed from a salesman to a crew who's never seen your door.
Building here since 2017
I learned concrete on a crew in north Mississippi and started this business in 2017, so we've been at it 9 years. We're best known for driveways, patios and slabs done right from the ground up, and your steps get the same care underneath.
Licensed, insured and easy to check
We're licensed and fully insured. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses both residential and commercial contractors, and one board summary lists a Residential Remodeler license for home improvement jobs over $10,000, so check the current rules with the board before you hire anyone.
With steps, the part that counts is the ground under them. Tell me about your entry and I'll come take a look.
Building concrete steps and the work around them in Tupelo
Inside Tupelo, the Department of Development Services issues the permit the city requires for any construction, and that includes new steps at your door. I check with that office before we start, and when your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with you. You can send applications to the city's Permitting Division at permits@tupeloms.gov or drop them off at City Hall.
A lot of the houses we work on around Tupelo have a door set well up off the yard and steps that have been patched more than once. We usually tear those out instead of patching again, because a patch sits on the same tired ground, and we see plenty of the same entries on jobs in Pontotoc and New Albany.
Questions about concrete steps in Tupelo
How much do concrete steps cost in Tupelo, MS?
Precast or poured concrete steps across the US usually cost about $100 to $500 per step, and that's a national range, not our price. Yours depends on how many steps you need, which type you pick and how much ground work the spot needs, and I'll write all of that out in your estimate.
How long do concrete steps last?
With proper care and upkeep, concrete steps last 30 to 40 years. That long life is why it pays to get the type and the ground under them right, and I'll go over the care side when we walk the finished job.
Do concrete steps over 5 feet tall need a landing?
Most steps or stairs over 5 feet tall need a landing platform, and that adds to the cost. If your door sits high off the ground, mention it when you call so the landing is in the plan and the budget from the start.
Should my concrete steps be tied to the house foundation?
Either can work, and it depends on how your house and door sit. Steps tied to the foundation share the load and settle more evenly, but they can trap movement near the door without careful detailing. Separate steps can move with the soil, but they may shift unevenly if the joints are poorly planned, so I'll look at yours and talk it through with you.
How do I know if my yard needs leveling before new steps go in?
If the ground at your door is sloped or uneven, it may need leveling before the steps go in. I check that when I come out to measure, so you'll know before we start.
How do I apply for a building permit in Tupelo for new steps?
Every Tupelo application needs a current recorded deed and a completed application, plus a lease if the person applying isn't the owner. Having your deed handy speeds things up when we handle the paperwork with you.
Related concrete work that goes with new steps
Slab foundation building
If you're building a new home, shop or addition, a slab foundation built at the same time lets us match the floor height to your new steps.
Foundation installation
When a house is going up on new footings and walls, the foundation work comes first, and planning the entry steps with it saves rework at the door.
Service areas for concrete steps around Tupelo
Hallmark Tupelo Concrete is based in Tupelo, MS, and we build steps across the cities around it. Booneville and Amory are two of the five cities with their own page here, and if yours isn't listed, give me a call anyway.
Tupelo, MS
Get a price on your new steps
Count your steps and note whether the door sits more than 5 feet up before you call, so we can talk about a landing right away.