Concrete steps construction in Bozeman MT - an even climb that stands up to winter
Cracked, crumbling or uneven front steps? We build new concrete steps on solid support, with even risers and a surface that grips.
We build forms and pour new exterior steps for your home, starting with the ground they'll rest on and how they meet your door. Before any forms go up, we plan the whole climb so each step comes out the same height.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Steps that feel even under your feet
The owner writes your estimate
I walk every job, write the estimate myself, then work on the crew that builds your steps.
Licensed and insured crew
We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over both when I write your estimate.
What goes into building concrete steps in Bozeman?
Concrete steps construction in Bozeman means building forms and pouring new exterior steps for your home, finished with a texture that gives your feet some grip instead of a smooth top that turns slick in wet or icy weather. The price mostly follows how many steps you need, how they're supported, the mix and whether old steps have to come out first. The schedule turns on the season and the weather, because I'd rather move a pour date than rush one into the cold. Before work starts, we check permit questions with the city or county office for your address and help you with the paperwork if a permit is needed, and the estimate I write lists exactly what the price covers.
How do you know your steps need replacing?
Cracks that keep spreading
A hairline crack is common in concrete, but cracks that widen each spring or run clear through a tread usually mean the steps are moving underneath.
Steps pulling away from the house
A gap opening between the top step and your door means the steps have settled on their own, and that gap can catch a toe and let water in.
Chipping and flaking surface
When the top of each tread flakes or crumbles after a few winters, freezing water and salt are usually working on concrete that wasn't mixed for this weather.
Uneven or tilted treads
If one step is taller than the rest, or the treads tilt and hold water that turns to ice, the steps are harder to climb safely than they should be.
How a concrete steps job runs, start to finish
You get in touch
- Call (406) 536-3025 or send the form
- Tell us how many steps
- Photos of your current steps help
- We reply to set a visit
I visit and write it up
- I walk the site with you
- I ask how you'll use them
- We settle what they'll rest on
- Written estimate lists what's included
We build and pour
- Base dug out and packed firm
- Forms set to the planned heights
- Pour date chosen to suit the concrete
- Textured finish for grip underfoot
Cleanup and walk-through
- We keep you posted throughout
- Site cleaned up before we leave
- We walk the new steps together
- Care tips for the first winter
Ask for a free estimate on your steps
List your number of steps, your timeframe and any photos. We reply within one business day to set a time for my visit, and the on-site estimate is free, with no pressure to book.
Questions about concrete steps
Here are answers to what homeowners ask us most about new steps. If yours isn't here, please call (406) 536-3025, and thank you for asking.
How much do concrete steps cost in Bozeman?
Installed poured concrete steps usually cost about $200 to $500 per step across the US, materials and labor included. That's a national figure, not our price, and yours moves with the number of steps, how they're supported, the mix and any old concrete to remove. I write all of it down on your estimate.
What concrete mix holds up to freeze and thaw in Bozeman?
Air-entrained concrete, a mix with tiny trapped air bubbles, is what national industry guidance calls for where concrete faces severe freezing and thawing. Bozeman's own design criteria rate local weathering as severe, so ask whether any quote includes it before the pour is booked, and I'll name the mix on your estimate.
Can concrete steps be poured in late fall in Bozeman?
A late-fall pour can work, but national industry guidance urges caution in late fall, winter and early spring, because fresh concrete can freeze while it's still saturated. One out-of-state contractor association's guide calls for covering it right away with insulated blankets, straw or heated enclosures to hold 50°F or above for at least 3 days. We settle timing and protection before booking.
Should I use ice melt on new concrete steps the first winter?
No, national industry guidance says to skip deicing chemicals in new concrete's first winter, then use them in moderate amounts after that. That first season, shovel early and spread sand for grip instead, and we'll go over it at the walk-through.
Who can legally build concrete steps in Montana?
Any construction contractor working in Montana has to be licensed with the state Department of Labor & Industry. It's fair to ask a contractor for that license before you sign anything.
Does Bozeman require a permit to replace the sidewalk in front of my house?
Yes, if the sidewalk is in the public right-of-way. The city engineer's office requires a sidewalk and driveway application before that work, filed through the city's online permit portal, and an inspection before the pour, booked at 406-582-2280. If you're unsure which application fits, the city's development center can help at (406) 582-2260.
Work that goes with new steps
- Service
Slab foundation building
If you're building on a slab, it makes sense to plan the entry steps with it, so heights at the door and landing line up from the start.
Read more Slab foundation building - Service
Foundation installation
When a new foundation goes in, we can work out where the steps will meet it, so they're tied in properly rather than added on later.
Read more Foundation installation - Service
Concrete sidewalk building
New steps often end at a walk, and building both together lets us match heights, finish and drainage from the bottom step out to the street.
Read more Concrete sidewalk building
Get a free estimate on new steps
Request an estimate- VisitBozeman, MT 59715
- Call(406) 536-3025
- Emailhello@concretebozeman.com
- HoursMon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Concrete steps around Bozeman
We're based in Bozeman and build steps in Belgrade, Livingston and the cities around them. Choose your area below, or please call if yours isn't listed.