Front Steps That Feel Solid Underfoot
Front steps, back steps and porches built to handle an Indiana winter, from the crew at Golden Paw Concrete.
- 3-Year Workmanship Warranty
- Woman-Owned & Locally Owned
- Free In-Person Estimates
- 0% Financing for 12 Months*
Concrete Step & Porch Installation
Concrete steps are the first thing guests touch and the last thing you want to slip on in January. Golden Paw Concrete builds new concrete steps and porches, replaces crumbling ones and handles step repair when the base is still sound. Every set is custom. We measure the rise from your walk or driveway to the door, lay out even treads and pour steps that fit your house, not a catalog. Steps are one of our concrete services for homes and properties around Indianapolis.
Concrete Steps and Porches We Build
New Front Steps and Stoops
Entry steps sized to your door, your walk and the landing in between.
Concrete Porches
Larger landings with room to stand while you find your keys, or for a couple of chairs.
Concrete Step Replacement
Tear-out of steps that have cracked, settled or pulled away from the house.
Concrete Step Repair
Fixes for chipped edges, flaking treads and small cracks when the steps haven't moved.
Back Door Steps
Steps down from a back door or slider onto a patio or the yard.
Steps Into a Slope
A run of steps cut into a hillside yard, often paired with a retaining wall.
Hillside steps usually go hand in hand with a concrete retaining wall that holds the soil on either side. We plan both together so the steps and the wall meet cleanly.
Concrete Step Contractors Who Sweat the Details
Steps look simple. They aren't. Every riser in a run needs to match closely, because people trip on the one step that's a little taller than the rest. Treads should shed water instead of holding a puddle that turns to ice overnight. The top landing has to sit at the right height below the door threshold, and the whole set has to stay tied to the house as the ground freezes and thaws.
Most failing steps share the same story. Water got under them, the soil settled, and the steps tipped or pulled away from the foundation. Downspouts that dump right beside the stoop make it worse. We look at where water goes before we form anything.
Salt is the other enemy. De-icing salt soaks into the surface and helps freeze-thaw pop off flakes, and our workmanship warranty doesn't cover salt damage. Our guide to de-icing salt and concrete explains safer ways to keep steps clear.
Finishes for Steps and Porches
A broom finish is the practical choice for treads because it grips in wet weather. For a porch landing that matches a patio, stamped concrete adds a stone or slate look, and we'll talk through traction on the treads before you choose. Exposed aggregate gives a pebbled surface with plenty of grip and hides dirt well.
Concrete Porch Contractors: How a Step Project Runs
- 1Request an estimate. We visit, measure the rise and look at the door, walk and drainage.
- 2You get a written, itemized scope that covers tear-out, the new steps and the finish.
- 3Approve it, discuss financing if you'd like, and pay the 50% deposit.
- 4We apply for any permits, then schedule the work during pour season, March through November.
- 5We form, pour and finish the steps, then give you clear instructions on cure time.
- 6A final walkthrough with you. The remaining 50% is due at completion.
Our residential concrete page covers everything else we pour around the house. For landlords and property managers, we build entry steps at rentals, where a safe, even set of steps protects tenants and the owner.
What Steps Cost and How to Pay
Step projects vary a lot: the number of risers, the size of the landing, tear-out of old steps and the finish all change the price. Our concrete cost guide explains what drives concrete cost. You can also ask about financing options, with 0% financing for 12 months, subject to credit approval.
Questions & Answers
Concrete Steps FAQs
Have another question? Visit our FAQ page or call or text (317) 672-0966.
Should I repair or replace my concrete steps?
Repair makes sense when the damage is on the surface: small cracks, chipped edges or light flaking on steps that haven't moved. If the steps have settled, tipped, pulled away from the house or cracked through, replacement is usually the honest answer. Our repair or replace guide walks through the signs.
Do concrete steps need a handrail?
Often, yes. Building codes usually call for a handrail once a set of steps reaches a certain height or number of risers, and the exact rules depend on where you live. Even when it isn't required, a rail helps on icy mornings. We go over it at the consultation and handle any permit the project needs.
How tall should each step be?
Building codes set a maximum riser height and a minimum tread depth, and they expect the steps in a run to match closely. Uneven steps are a common trip hazard. We measure the total rise from the ground to the door and divide it into even steps that meet the rules for your property.
What decorative finishes work on steps?
Broom texture, stamped patterns, exposed aggregate and color all work on steps. Many homeowners match the steps to a patio or walk. Integral colored concrete is a popular way to warm up a plain gray stoop.
Can new steps tie into a patio?
Yes. Steps from a back door onto a patio are often poured as part of the same project, which lets the finish and color match. See our concrete patios page for the patio side of the job.
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Why Choose Golden Paw
Why Homeowners and Property Managers Choose Golden Paw
3-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every service we offer carries a 3-year workmanship warranty covering problems caused by our work. Outside damage, like de-icing salt, isn't included.
A Written, Itemized Scope
Your estimate spells out what we will pour, remove and finish before any work is scheduled, so there are no surprises on pour day.
Permits Handled for You
When a project needs a permit, we apply for it. You don't have to chase down the city or county.
Woman-Owned and Local
A family business, woman-owned and locally owned, with offices in Indianapolis and Carmel.
Better Concrete, Not the Cheapest Bid
We build for the long haul. Proper base prep, forms, joints and finishing cost a little more up front and save you a tear-out later.
Free Estimates, 0% Financing
An in-person consultation and estimate at no cost, plus 0% financing for 12 months, subject to credit approval.
Let’s Get Started
Let's Build Steps You Can Trust
Golden Paw Concrete builds and replaces concrete steps and porches in Indianapolis and across the metro, including Greenwood, Brownsburg and Avon, plus Danville and Southport. Call or text (317) 672-0966, or request a free estimate to set up your consultation.