Steps & Porches In Lake County, Ohio
Steps & Porches in Lake County, Ohio from True Grade Concrete start at $2,500, tear-out included. Spec: Footings below frost (42 inches in Lake County) or doweled to the existing foundation, #4 rebar cage, 4,000 psi air-entrained, risers within 3/8 inch of each other, treads pitched 1/8 inch to drain. Free site visit, written quote in 48 hours, one-year guarantee.
Insured · Written quote in 48 hours · Tear-out included · 1-year come-back guarantee
What You Get
Crumbling front steps are the most common concrete complaint in older Lake County neighborhoods. Decades of salt and freeze-thaw eat the surface, risers become uneven, and the whole stoop pulls away from the house. We tear out, pour proper footings below frost depth where needed, and rebuild with consistent riser height so nobody trips.
We can pour a plain broom-finish stoop, a stamped or brick-look surface to match a walkway, or set forms for a brick or stone veneer facing. Handrail anchors are set during the pour so the rail goes in clean.
Porches and landings are pitched slightly away from the door with a drip edge so water never runs back into the house.
Our Steps Spec
Footings below frost (42 inches in Lake County) or doweled to the existing foundation, #4 rebar cage, 4,000 psi air-entrained, risers within 3/8 inch of each other, treads pitched 1/8 inch to drain.
Every number is on the How We Pour page with the reasons behind it, and on the one-page PDF you can hand to any other contractor you are comparing.
Ballpark A Steps Job
Ballpark only. Prices are installed, tear-out included, normal access and soil. Steep lots, tree roots, long pumps, and bad base move the number; the written quote is exact and good for 30 days.
How A Steps & Porches Job Goes
Site Visit And Written Quote
We measure, check where water goes now, look at the apron and city sidewalk, and send a written quote within 48 hours.
Tear-Out And Base
Old concrete out, subgrade cut to depth, compacted stone base set to the finished grade.
Forms And String Line
Forms set to the slope we agreed on, checked twice with a string line and level before we order concrete.
Pour And Finish
Air-entrained 4,000 psi mix, fiber reinforcement, broom finish, control joints cut the same day.
Cure And Walk-Through
We walk the finished slab with you, explain the cure timeline, and come back if anything is not right.
Four Things We Do On Every Job
These are the four things Lake County homeowners complain about most in reviews of other concrete contractors. We built the company around doing the opposite.
Graded To Drain
We string-line every pour and pitch it away from your house. Then we walk it with you before we leave.
Property Protected
Plywood and mats under every piece of equipment. Decks, lawns, and neighbors' driveways covered before we start.
Written Quote, Small Deposit
Itemized quote in writing within 48 hours. A modest deposit, not half the job up front. No surprises on the invoice.
We Come Back
If something is not right after the cure, one call brings us back. No argument, no runaround.
Recent Steps & Porches Work
Steps & Porches Questions
What is the code riser height for steps?
Ohio residential code allows a maximum 7.75 inch riser and minimum 10 inch tread. Every step must be the same height within 3/8 inch.
Can you fix crumbling steps without replacing them?
Surface repairs on badly spalled steps rarely last a winter. Replacement is the honest answer.
How long until I can use the new steps?
Light use after 48 hours, full use after 7 days.
Do you install handrails?
We set the anchors during the pour and can install a standard rail, or coordinate with your railing company.
What is included in the price?
Starting at $2,500. That includes tear-out and haul-away of the old concrete, compacted stone base, fiber reinforcement, 4,000 psi air-entrained concrete, control joints, and cleanup. Typical front stoop with three steps. Larger porches and brick-faced work quoted after a site visit.
Steps & Porches By City
Soil, permits, and lot sizes change from Wickliffe to Madison. See what we run into most where you live.