Do concrete steps need a foundation?

• <div><p>Some local authorities and building codes require that you secure concrete stairs to the foundation wall or to your concrete slab. Check with your local building department for guidance. For older homes without a foundation, you’ll need to install a new footing or base beneath the steps. This could be a simple gravel bed or a more complex concrete footing, which a professional concrete contractor can help you with. </p></div>

How long does it take to build a concrete driveway?

• <div><p>Building a concrete driveway normally takes between one and three days, including the time to cure the concrete. Wait at least seven days <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-before-drive-on-concrete.htm">before driving on your driveway</a> and two days before walking on it. Your contractor may require additional time if you need to level the ground, install a drainage system, or order special concrete materials. Installing a driveway also often requires a permit, so be sure to include this wait into your prep time as well.</p></div>

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Q: How do I keep my concrete steps looking their best?

• <div><p>After you install your concrete steps, and even as they age, applying a coat of paint or concrete sealer to them every one to two years is a great way to keep them looking fresh and new. We also recommend doing light concrete step repair if you notice chipping or crumbling. You can dress up your steps with planters, decorative railings, and other decor to breathe new life into your stoop as well.</p></div>

Q: How long do concrete steps last?

• <div><p>With proper maintenance, exterior concrete steps can last 25 to 50 years or more. In most cases, your steps will require some minor repairs over that time frame, including sealing surface cracks and resurfacing to keep them in good condition. Interior concrete steps should last even longer, normally between 50 and 75 years, as they don&rsquo;t have to stand up to the elements.</p></div>

Q: What is the least expensive way to pave a driveway?

• <div><p>Gravel is the least expensive <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-driveways.htm">driveway type</a>, costing between <b>$1 and $3 per square foot</b>. That said, you&rsquo;ll likely need to add new gravel filling once or twice a year which can add up in additional costs over time. In addition, be prepared to regularly rake the gravel into place to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-make-your-gravel-driveway-look-rock-star.htm">keep your gravel driveway looking its best</a>.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
They replace the patio sliding door and I felt that they gave me a good price, good quality of service and the installer was very knowledgeable.
Window World of Davenport
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Reviewed in August 2019
Replaced concrete patio. Excellent quality of work. Our yard was very moist so they delayed starting until it dried. Showed a great amount of concern for our total satisfaction. Great communication through out the project. The price was less than others quoted for this project. A great value.
A Squared Construction
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Reviewed in December 2016
Everything went smoothly! We purchased our home in August 2015. The backyard was always wet in an area and wasn't very inviting. Mark came to the house and we discussed different ideas of what we wanted to use the space for. He came up with the perfect design that met all of our wants and needs....
Greenspace Associates
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Reviewed in August 2016
If I would've rated Iossi 1.5 years ago when we had four windows replaced, I would've given them an A. Unfortunately, we trusted our experience with this company would repeat itself and it certainly didn't. We ordered the rest of our windows (about 13 and 2 sliding glass doors) plus all new...
Iossi Siding & Windows, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2016
Everything went very well. The workers were extremely polite and always showed up exactly when they said they would. If they didn't show up because of bad weather, we always got a phone call to update us on the schedule and to explain why they weren't working. Our new patio is beautiful, and...
Aunt Rhodie's Nursery
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Reviewed in April 2016
Extremely happy with Suburban. Professionalism and quality of the install was outstanding. Couldn't be happier with the quality of the windows and patio door. It took 3 days with off and on rainy weather. They ran into some problems with the framing of the patio door, but that was due to the...
Suburban Construction Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
The product is excellent, while the local retailer is up-and-down. On the first occasion, the work took an extremely long time, and the workmanship on the installation was sub-par, especially on the framing. On the second occasion, the work took extremely long again, but the workmanship was...
Pella Windows and Doors
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Reviewed in October 2012
The service was excellent. They did a fabulous job. While they were here, they lifted up my patio and did some leveling below and some stone work. They were courteous, on time, and professional. I was very pleased with the service, and I would recommend them.
Countryman Landscape & Hardscape
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Reviewed in January 2010
Rich and his crew did a great job with our porch, from start to finish. We were actually out of the country during the first week of the project and came home to find the project well underway. His crew graded and poured the patio and porch floors, and had beams and rafters up within a week....
Creative Design & Construction
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QC Concrete Lifting, Inc.

QC Concrete Lifting, Inc.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Concrete lifting is our specialty, no project is too big! Sidewalk repair, patio leveling, and void filling are just a few applications we can do. We always provide a free estimate, call today!

"Very happy with what they did."

Mike F on August 2021

"Very happy with what they did."

Mike F on August 2021

S&N Construction

S&N Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

11 years of experience

S & N Construction is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Lynn Center, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020

AJ Concrete

215 West Prospect Street

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AJ Concrete

215 West Prospect Street

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

5 years of experience

Our mission at AJ Concrete is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing how happy the home owner is at the end of a project! AJ Concrete stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"They are great to work with. They got everything done quickly and the concrete path and sidewalk looks great. Would recommend to everyone."

Charles M on August 2024

"They are great to work with. They got everything done quickly and the concrete path and sidewalk looks great. Would recommend to everyone."

Charles M on August 2024

Mid America Basement Systems

Mid America Basement Systems

Customers say: Quality work

76 local quotes requested

35 years of experience

Got water in your basement? Dealing with a leaky foundation or a wet crawl space? At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we've got you covered. We offer effective solutions to dry out your wet basement, fix your crawl space, and restore the structural integrity of your home. We also specialize in installing seamless gutters to redirect water away from your foundation and provide expert concrete repair to fix cracked walkways, patios, and more. Call us today to find out how we can help! We look forward to earning your business.

"Great communication and timely work"

Robert S on October 2025

"Great communication and timely work"

Robert S on October 2025

PSD Home improvement

3333 South Hampton Drive

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PSD Home improvement

3333 South Hampton Drive

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Commercial office building Home renovations (any interior) Home renovations exterior - outdoor kitchens -patios -pergolas -decks

Hiatt Repair and Maintenance

1123 S Maxwell Rd

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Hiatt Repair and Maintenance

1123 S Maxwell Rd

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We are a family owned property maintenance and repair company that specializes in customer satisfaction, residential or commercial.

Supreme Services Corp

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Supreme Services Corp

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Customers say: Quality work

11 years of experience

With over 10 years of professional concrete experience, we are here to address your concrete project needs.

"They were a good company. Their work was really good. They did a good work. They were cheaper than the others."

Kim R on August 2020

With over 10 years of professional concrete experience, we are here to address your concrete project needs.

"They were a good company. Their work was really good. They did a good work. They were cheaper than the others."

Kim R on August 2020

Bolivar Construction

1412 King Ave

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Bolivar Construction

1412 King Ave

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30 years of experience

Anyone can call themselves a contractor, but at Bolivar Construction, we are the experts. Customer satisfaction is our TOP PRIORITY! There is NO JOB we cannot do!! We pride ourselves in taking your ideal dream home and making it reality. Designing and building custom homes is our specialty. We are not your average contractor, we are project consultants. Have an idea, but cannot put your finger on it? We take the stress off of you and your family. At Bolivar Construction, we are a jack of all trades. We can meet all your needs when it comes to building green homes, commercial properties, remodeling, additions, decks, steel buildings, concrete, etc. You need it, we can make it happen! Are we the cheapest guys in town? No, but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! Our rates are very competitive and with over 10 years of experience we are confident in knowing we are the right one for the job(s) from residential to commercial, we will meet your expectations and so much more. Always giving 110% and treating our customers as we would want to be treated. Don't just take our word for it. CALL US TODAY! Stop putting off that dream home or that building you deserve and GIVE US A CALL!

We are a small, local, family business. We strive to give our customers top of the line, quality workmanship. All of our work has a one year warranty. We have very competitive pricing. You deal directly with the owner when we come for estimates, which are always free.

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Patios questions, answered by experts

After you install your concrete steps, and even as they age, applying a coat of paint or concrete sealer to them every one to two years is a great way to keep them looking fresh and new. We also recommend doing light concrete step repair if you notice chipping or crumbling. You can dress up your steps with planters, decorative railings, and other decor to breathe new life into your stoop as well.

Some local authorities and building codes require that you secure concrete stairs to the foundation wall or to your concrete slab. Check with your local building department for guidance. For older homes without a foundation, you’ll need to install a new footing or base beneath the steps. This could be a simple gravel bed or a more complex concrete footing, which a professional concrete contractor can help you with.

With proper maintenance, exterior concrete steps can last 25 to 50 years or more. In most cases, your steps will require some minor repairs over that time frame, including sealing surface cracks and resurfacing to keep them in good condition. Interior concrete steps should last even longer, normally between 50 and 75 years, as they don’t have to stand up to the elements.

Gravel is the least expensive driveway type, costing between $1 and $3 per square foot. That said, you’ll likely need to add new gravel filling once or twice a year which can add up in additional costs over time. In addition, be prepared to regularly rake the gravel into place to keep your gravel driveway looking its best.

Building a concrete driveway normally takes between one and three days, including the time to cure the concrete. Wait at least seven days before driving on your driveway and two days before walking on it. Your contractor may require additional time if you need to level the ground, install a drainage system, or order special concrete materials. Installing a driveway also often requires a permit, so be sure to include this wait into your prep time as well.

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