How thick should concrete be for steps?

• <div><p>Concrete should be at least 4 inches thick for steps. This thickness boosts stability and prevents cracking and deterioration. After you’ve built your forms out of wood, fill the void with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-anybody-use-sand-base-they-pour-concrete-driveway.htm">sand or gravel base for concrete</a>. Use an all-purpose concrete mix to form your steps. After pouring your concrete steps, be sure to screed and float the concrete. </p></div>

How much do concrete contractors usually charge?

• <div><p>Concrete contractors typically charge anywhere from <b>$6 to $14 per square foot</b>. Cost factors include job size, site prep, base material, accessibility, your location, concrete finish, and concrete thickness. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-should-concrete-demo-cost-square-foot.htm">Removal of existing concrete</a>, asphalt, deck, pavers, and grass will cost anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot. Homeowners can often save money by removing and disposing of existing pavers, decks, and grass. Breaking up and hauling away concrete and asphalt is difficult and time-consuming without the proper equipment and may be worth having the pros do that work.</p></div>

How long does it take to build a patio?

• <div><p>The average patio takes anywhere from <b>30 to 50 hours</b> to build, including leveling the ground and paving the patio. If you’re doing the work yourself, you might want to plan on spending significantly more time, especially if you don’t have all the equipment or experience. After completing your patio build, consider <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-can-i-hire-prepare-my-patio-spring.htm">hiring a pro to prepare the patio for spring</a>.</p></div>

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Q: Are concrete stairs cheaper than wood?

• <div><p>No, high labor costs and the project's complexity make concrete stairs more expensive than steel or wood stairs. Wood steps cost between<b> </b>$100 and $200 per step, including labor and materials, while concrete steps are about triple, at between $200 and $600 per step. Building codes may also have stricter requirements for concrete steps, as they&rsquo;re considered permanent, so you might also pay more for permits.</p></div>

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>

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Beautiful job! Super nice and professional. If we need more work done .... this company is first on our list!
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Very knowledgeable, professional and on time. The quality of work was excellent. I would highly recommend Andrew Babcock and his company River Road Electric to anyone needing electric work done.
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Reviewed in October 2019
I need to replace a concrete slab floor. I don't need basement waterproofing. Home Advisor needs to fix their search engine.
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Reviewed in July 2017
They did an exceptional job on bricking my home, installing an outdoor fireplace and a grilling bar area on my patio.
Ricker & Sons LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
We live in a log home and none of their comps were of log homes, so a field review had to be done by another company. We had to "fight" with the refinance company to not have to pay the additional field review charge. If there had been a log home comp to begin with there would not have been an...
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Reviewed in January 2013
I called Jeff and told him what I needed. He came a few days later and began work, he built a form for the pad, and returned with it and poured it and leveled the surrounding ground around the pad. He was punctual, reliable, and very conscientious. I would highly recommend him and will use...
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Reviewed in August 2011
Called after hours for emergency plumbing problem. Was told a technicion would be contacting us. Never heard anything again from this company. Add says they will call back in 10 min. We waited an hour then had to call other places to get help. Wasted our time.
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FoamWorks Concrete Leveling is a local, family-owned concrete repair company with over 30 years of construction experience, 12 years specializing in concrete leveling, cracked concrete repair, concrete sealing, and concrete caulking. Our work includes projects big and small throughout Northwest Ohio, including municipal concrete services for the Perrysburg School Board as well as the Parks and Recreation.

"The patio had sunk and some places were like 2 inches higher. Now it is all one level. Mason and his crew were professional about the job they did. When they left everything was cleaned up and looking much nicer then before."

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"The patio had sunk and some places were like 2 inches higher. Now it is all one level. Mason and his crew were professional about the job they did. When they left everything was cleaned up and looking much nicer then before."

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