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Serving Wilkes-Barre, PA and surrounding areas. (272) 447-0191
Crumbling, tilting, or icy steps are a safety risk every winter. We build concrete steps in Wilkes-Barre with the right base and mix to hold up for decades - not just a season.
Concrete steps construction in Wilkes-Barre covers building or replacing the entry steps on the front, side, or back of a home, most standard three-to-five-step jobs take one to two days of active work and cost between $1,000 and $4,000 depending on size, demolition, and finish choice.
Wilkes-Barre has a large share of homes built before 1960, and many have original concrete steps that have been through decades of freeze-thaw cycles and road salt exposure. Once steps start crumbling at the edges or pulling away from the house, patching buys time at best. A proper replacement with a rebuilt base gives you a safe entrance you can trust on a January morning.
If your property also needs structural work below grade, our concrete retaining walls service addresses sloped lots and failing grade walls that often go hand in hand with aging steps on older Wilkes-Barre properties.
If the top layer of your steps is breaking off in chunks or the surface looks rough and pocked, that is a sign the concrete has been damaged by years of Wilkes-Barre freeze-thaw cycles and road salt exposure. This is not just cosmetic - once the surface layer fails, water gets in faster and the damage accelerates. Steps in this condition usually cannot be patched effectively for long; replacement is the more durable solution.
A gap between your steps and your foundation is a warning sign that the steps have shifted or settled away from the house. In older Wilkes-Barre homes, this often happens because the original base was poured directly on soil that has since eroded or compressed. Water runs into that gap, freezes in winter, and widens it further - and over time it can direct water toward your foundation.
If your steps rock when you step on them or feel like they are leaning in any direction, the base underneath has likely failed. This is a safety issue, not just an aesthetic one. Steps that shift can cause a fall, especially in icy conditions - which are common in Wilkes-Barre from November through March.
Broken edges are one of the most common hazards on older concrete steps. They create an uneven surface that is easy to catch a foot on, and they tend to get worse quickly once they start. If more than one or two edges are damaged, patching rarely holds through a full Pennsylvania winter - full replacement is usually the better investment.
We build new concrete steps and replace failing ones for residential properties throughout Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding area. Every project starts by digging down to stable soil or compacted gravel before any concrete is poured - because concrete steps are only as stable as the ground they sit on. We use proper wooden formwork to shape each set of steps, apply a non-slip broom finish as standard, and keep the entrance unusable for the minimum time possible. For homeowners who want the yard to look finished once the steps are done, our slab foundation building service covers landings and flat concrete areas that connect steps to a sidewalk or patio.
We handle demolition and hauling of old steps as part of the job. Older homes in Wilkes-Barre's neighborhoods - Heights, Parsons, South Wilkes-Barre - often have original steps poured directly onto soil with no real base. When we remove those steps, we assess what is underneath and build the base correctly before the new concrete goes in. That extra step is what separates a 30-year staircase from one that needs replacing in five.
For homeowners with failing front steps - full demolition, proper base rebuild, and a new pour that meets current standards for safety and durability.
For homeowners adding a new entrance or replacing wood steps with permanent concrete - built from the ground up with a stable base and non-slip finish.
For homeowners who want steps that are safe in rain and snow - the practical choice for any Wilkes-Barre property that sees real winters.
For homeowners who want a front entrance that makes a good impression - decorative finishes that add visual appeal without sacrificing the traction needed in this climate.
Wilkes-Barre sits in a climate zone that sees temperatures swing repeatedly above and below freezing from November through March. That freeze-thaw cycle is the leading cause of surface cracking and spalling on older concrete steps in this region. Road salt and de-icing chemicals used on sidewalks and streets add to the damage - runoff from treated surfaces reaches steps throughout the city. Homeowners in Nanticoke and Plains deal with the same conditions, and we build every set of steps in this service area with those winters in mind.
A large share of Wilkes-Barre homes were built before 1960. Many have original concrete steps poured directly onto soil with no gravel base - a method that worked for a decade or two but has since given way to eroded ground and settling. When we replace steps on older homes, we commonly find the base has failed long before the concrete surface makes the problem visible. Addressing the base is not optional - it is the step that determines how long the new work lasts.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. You will hear back within one business day. Tell us how many steps you have, whether this is a replacement or new construction, and roughly what size the steps are.
We schedule a time to see your steps in person before giving you a firm price. We look at the existing base, how the steps connect to your home, and any drainage issues. You receive a written estimate before any work is agreed to - no guessing on cost.
We handle the permit with the City of Wilkes-Barre before work begins. On the first day, old steps are broken up and removed - expect a few hours of noise. The crew digs down to stable ground and builds a compacted gravel base. This prep work is the most important part of the job.
Once the base is ready, the crew forms and pours the steps. You will need to stay off that entrance for 24 to 48 hours. The crew returns to remove the form and clean up the work area. Your steps look finished at this point and are ready for normal use within a few days.
Written quote, no obligation. We reply within one business day and handle the permit from start to finish.
(272) 447-0191A lot of older homes in Wilkes-Barre have steps that were poured directly onto soil with no real base underneath. When that base fails, the steps fail. We dig down, assess what is there, and build a compacted gravel base before any new concrete goes in. You deserve to know what is underneath before the pour - and to have it fixed properly if there is an issue.
We file the required permit with the City of Wilkes-Barre before any work starts. The job is on record, it gets inspected, and you have documentation that protects you when it is time to sell your home. A contractor who skips permits for a full step replacement is cutting corners that could come back on you. City of Wilkes-Barre Permits and Inspections handles these applications and we manage the process for you.
Every set of steps we pour gets a broom finish as standard - the slightly rough texture that gives feet real grip in rain, ice, and snow. If you have been nervous walking down your front steps on a January morning, a proper non-slip finish changes that. It is not an upgrade here, it is the baseline.
We do not pour steps in freezing conditions - it compromises the cure and shortens the life of the work. Scheduling in spring or early summer means better conditions and a full cure before the first hard freeze. Spring slots in the Wilkes-Barre area fill fast, so booking early gets you the best window.
Properly built concrete steps on a solid base, with a non-slip finish and a documented permit, give you a front entrance you can be proud of and confident in for decades. That is the standard we hold every job to.
Pour a connected concrete landing or pad at the base of your new steps to complete the entrance and tie it to your walkway.
Learn MoreAddress sloped lots and failing grade walls that often accompany aging steps on older Wilkes-Barre properties.
Learn MoreWilkes-Barre contractors book up fast once warm weather hits - reach out now to lock in your date and get your entrance safe before another winter.