Concrete Steps in Thornton, CO
We pour new concrete steps and replace cracked, sunken or crumbling ones at homes in Thornton, Colorado.
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Thornton Concrete Driveway builds concrete steps for homes across Thornton. We measure from your door down to the ground, and you get a written quote before we break anything out.
What we mean by treads and risers
When we say tread, we mean the flat part of a step where you put your foot. When we say riser, we mean the upright face between one tread and the next. We build every tread and riser on a set of steps to match the others, so your foot finds each step in the same place.
How we build concrete steps
First we break out the old steps and haul them off. Then we dig out soft ground, lay a new base and pack it down hard.
Next we build the wooden boards that hold the wet concrete in the shape of each step. We pour all the steps in one go, then finish the treads so they are not slick when wet. We slope each tread a little so rain runs off it and does not sit there and freeze.
OSHA, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, says cutting, sawing and crushing concrete creates very small particles of crystalline silica. It says workers who breathe them in are at higher risk of serious diseases, including silicosis, an incurable lung disease. We keep kids and pets well back while we break out the old steps.
Why uneven steps matter
The CDC says falls among adults 65 and older caused over 43,000 deaths in 2024, which makes falls the leading cause of injury death for that age group. Its home safety checklist, which covers stairs and steps both inside and outside, says to fix loose or uneven steps.
The CDC also says to put railings on both sides of stairs. We leave room on the new steps for a railing, and the quote says whether we fit it or someone else does.
Permits for concrete steps in Thornton
The City of Thornton keeps a list of outside projects and whether they need a building permit. It lists concrete porches without roofs as work that does not need one. Patio covers and awnings are on the list of work that does.
The city says its list is not a complete list of all types of projects, and its Building Inspection Division can give you information about your own project. The number it gives is 303-538-7250. We check your steps with the city before we pour.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- How many steps there will be, and how wide each one is.
- How tall each riser is and how deep each tread is.
- How thick the concrete will be and what goes under it.
- Whether a railing is part of the job, and who puts it in.
- The finish on the treads.
- Who calls in the buried lines before any digging.
- Where the old concrete is going.
Questions about concrete steps in Thornton
Can I build my own steps?
The City of Thornton says homeowners doing work on their own primary home are not counted as contractors and do not need a contractor license. If you would rather not, we can do it for you.
Who marks the pipes and cables under the yard?
The City of Thornton says all requests to have buried utility lines marked should go through Colorado 811. The city marks its own lines, such as water, sewer and fiber, in the right-of-way, which we'd describe as the public land along the street.
What happens to the old steps?
The EPA says old concrete, brick and masonry can be recycled right on site as fill or as bedding for a driveway. We tell you on your quote where the broken concrete is going.
How much salt should go on new steps?
Connecticut's Department of Energy & Environmental Protection says putting down thick layers of salt can actually draw water to the surface and make patches of ice. We tell you when your new steps are ready for winter.
Can you pour a walkway to the steps at the same time?
Yes, we can pour a concrete walkway from the bottom step to the driveway in the same visit, and we price it on the same quote.
Does my HOA have a say?
The City of Thornton says it does not enforce HOA covenants, and it says to contact your HOA property management company to find out which ones apply to you. Check with them before we pour.
How should I pay for new steps?
The City of Thornton says never to pay in full before the job begins. It says to hold back 15 to 20 percent of the total price until you are happy with the job and all inspections have been approved.
How many quotes should I get?
The City of Thornton says to get several written bids, and that 3 is the usual number. We give you ours in writing after we look at the steps.
Get a quote for concrete steps
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and a note about your steps. We'll come out and look at them, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other work we do, go to the Thornton Concrete Driveway home page.
Ready to talk about your concrete driveway job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.