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Crumbling, uneven, or slippery steps are a hazard every time someone visits your home. We build new concrete steps that are level, properly textured for grip, and designed to handle Rhode Island winters without falling apart.
Concrete steps construction in Coventry, RI means forming and pouring a permanent poured-in-place staircase at your front door, garage, or rear entry, with a compacted gravel base for stability and a brushed finish for grip. Most standard residential sets of two to six steps take one to two days to form and pour, plus three to seven days of curing before normal use.
A significant portion of Coventry's housing stock dates from the mid-20th century, and many of those original steps are now 50 to 70 years old. Steps from that era were often poured without modern reinforcement or proper base preparation, which is why crumbling edges and settled sections are so common in older Coventry neighborhoods. If your home falls into that range, you have likely been patching the same problems for years. A full replacement with a properly prepared base gives you steps that will outlast the next several decades of Rhode Island winters.
Many homeowners combine new steps with concrete sidewalk building to create a connected, consistent entry path from the street to the front door.
If the corners and edges of your steps are breaking off in chunks or the surface is peeling in thin layers, repeated Coventry freeze-thaw cycles have damaged the concrete. Once the surface starts to flake, water gets into the gaps, freezes, expands, and makes it worse each year. Widespread flaking usually means replacement is the smarter long-term choice.
If your steps no longer sit level - if one side is higher than the other or the structure has pulled away from the foundation - the base underneath has shifted. In Coventry, this often happens in areas with sandy or loose glacial soil. Uneven steps are a tripping hazard and can create liability if a visitor gets hurt.
Hairline cracks are common and often harmless, but cracks that run all the way through a step or along the side of the structure are a warning. Water gets in, freezes over winter, and widens them - what starts as a thin line can become a structural break within a season. If you can fit a coin into a crack, have a contractor take a look before winter arrives.
A heavily weathered concrete surface can actually become more slippery than new concrete because the texture that provided traction has worn away. Salt exposure and years of Rhode Island weather strips the grip from older surfaces. If your steps feel uncertain underfoot after rain or a light frost, that is a safety issue worth addressing before winter.
We build new front entry steps, rear and side entry steps, garage steps, and basement-level entries - any poured-in-place concrete staircase connected to your home. Every project begins with demolishing and removing any existing structure, then compacting a gravel base before any forms are set. The base preparation is what separates steps that stay level for 40 years from steps that shift and settle after the third winter. We handle permit applications with the Coventry Building and Zoning Department when required, so you do not have to manage that process yourself. Homeowners who also need a new foundation or structural base for a home addition often combine steps work with slab foundation building to address both projects at once.
Finish options range from a standard broom surface - the most practical and affordable choice for Coventry's icy winters - to decorative stamped patterns that match a home's exterior. We size the rise and run of every set of steps to feel natural underfoot and meet residential construction standards. For homeowners who want a complete entry path, our steps work can connect directly to a new concrete walkway or driveway approach.
Best for homeowners with crumbling, settled, or unsafe existing front steps that need a full rebuild.
Ideal for additions, raised entries, or homes where the original steps were wood or brick and need a permanent concrete replacement.
The practical choice for Coventry homeowners who want safe, durable steps that handle ice and salt without added maintenance.
For homeowners who want a finished look that matches a stamped patio or decorative driveway approach.
Coventry sits in a climate zone where temperatures drop below freezing regularly from December through March, and the ground can freeze and thaw dozens of times in a single season. Steps are exposed on all sides, which means they feel the effects of that cycle more than a flat driveway does. The freeze-thaw stress, combined with road salt tracked in from Rhode Island's treated streets, is why so many steps on older Coventry homes have reached the end of their life. A concrete mix designed for cold-weather durability and a properly sealed surface after curing are not optional extras here - they are what makes the difference between steps that last decades and steps that need patching every spring.
Coventry is also a large town with variable soil conditions - sandy glacial soil in some areas, clay-heavy pockets in others, and low-lying ground near the Flat River Reservoir that stays wet longer after rain. Soft or wet soil under a set of steps is a direct cause of settling and tilting over time. We assess the ground before we pour and add a compacted gravel base wherever the site calls for it. We work throughout Coventry and into neighboring communities, including Warwick and West Warwick, where the same freeze-thaw and salt challenges apply.
We reply within one business day. Tell us where your steps are located and whether you need a replacement or new construction. No commitment required at this stage - just a conversation to understand the scope.
We visit your property, measure the entry, assess the existing steps and soil condition, and discuss finish options. You receive a written quote that breaks out exactly what is included before you sign anything. No vague estimates.
The crew breaks up and removes any existing steps, then compacts a gravel base before setting forms. Plan to use a side or back door during this phase - your main entry will be off-limits. This prep work is what keeps your new steps level for decades.
The concrete is poured and finished in one day. Stay off the steps for three to seven days while they cure - your contractor will give you the specific timeline based on weather. Before the crew leaves, walk through the finished work together and confirm everything looks right.
We reply within one business day. No obligation, no pressure.
(401) 269-0420Every set of steps we build uses a concrete mix suited to Rhode Island's freeze-thaw climate and a compacted gravel base that keeps the structure level through seasonal ground movement. These are not upgrades - they are how we build every job in Coventry.
When your project requires a permit from the Coventry Building and Zoning Department, we handle the application and coordinate the inspection. You do not need to make a single call to the town. The work ends up properly documented, which protects you if you ever sell your home.
We will tell you straight whether your existing steps can be patched for a few more seasons or whether replacement is the smarter investment. We follow Portland Cement Association guidelines for concrete durability in cold climates, which informs how we assess existing work.
We work across Coventry's villages - from Coventry Center out to Anthony and beyond - and know the soil conditions and seasonal challenges that affect steps work specifically in this area. Local experience matters when the ground under your entry shifts every winter and road salt exposure is constant.
Your front steps are the first thing anyone sees when they arrive at your home. We build them to stay safe and look right for decades, not just for the first season after installation.
Pair new steps with a slab foundation for an addition or outbuilding to address both projects in one mobilization.
Learn MoreConnect your new front steps to a matching concrete walkway all the way from the street.
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