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Serving Melbourne, FL and surrounding areas. (321) 326-1433
Cracked, uneven, or unsafe entry steps? We build and replace concrete steps in Melbourne with proper base prep, drainage built in, and city permits pulled - so your steps hold up through Florida's heat, sandy soil, and summer storms.
Concrete steps construction in Melbourne, FL involves demolishing old steps (if needed), compacting the soil and laying a gravel base, setting forms, pouring and finishing the concrete, and completing city permits and inspection - most residential step projects take one to three days of active work, plus one to two days before light foot traffic.
Entry steps take a lot of punishment in Melbourne. The combination of intense UV exposure, frequent heavy rain, and sandy soil that shifts over time is harder on outdoor concrete than most homeowners expect. Steps that were built without a proper base or that were never sealed tend to crack, tilt, or crumble faster than they should - especially in homes built in the 1960s through 1980s, when base preparation standards were less consistent.
Step projects often come up alongside other entry improvements. Homeowners who are replacing steps sometimes also want to connect them to a new or widened concrete sidewalk along the front of the house. We handle concrete sidewalk building throughout Melbourne, and combining both projects in one visit keeps the site disruption shorter and the finishes consistent.
If you can see cracks in your concrete steps that are wider than a thin line - especially if they have grown since you first noticed them - the structure is breaking down. In Melbourne's heat and rain cycle, water gets into cracks, expands, and makes the damage worse over time. Small cracks can sometimes be patched, but wide or deep cracks usually mean the steps need replacing.
Notice whether any of your steps tilt slightly, or whether the surface is no longer level. Melbourne's sandy soil can shift under steps that were not built on a proper base, causing them to settle unevenly over years. Uneven steps are a tripping hazard - if guests are watching their feet carefully, that is a clear signal something is wrong.
If the corners or edges of your steps are chipping away, or the surface feels rough and pitted where it used to be smooth, the concrete is deteriorating. This is common on older Melbourne homes where the original steps were never sealed against Florida's moisture and UV exposure. Once the surface starts breaking down, it accelerates - and the steps become both unsightly and unsafe.
After a heavy rain - which happens regularly in Melbourne from June through September - watch where the water goes. If it sits on the steps in puddles or flows toward your front door instead of away from it, the steps were built with the wrong slope or have shifted enough to change the drainage pattern. This can push water against your foundation over time.
We build and replace concrete entry steps for Melbourne homeowners - front entry, back entry, garage access, and pool area transitions. Every project starts with proper base preparation suited to Melbourne's sandy soil: soil compaction and a gravel layer that keeps your steps from settling or shifting over time. We set forms, pour concrete mixed for Florida's conditions, and finish the surface with a grip texture that sheds water instead of collecting it.
For homes that need more than just steps - for example, a raised entry that requires a proper structural base under the landing - we also offer slab foundation building to ensure the platform the steps connect to is stable and properly supported. Combining a foundation slab with new steps in one project avoids having to mobilize twice and keeps the two surfaces matched in finish and drainage.
Best for Melbourne homeowners whose existing steps are cracked, tilting, or crumbling and need full removal and replacement.
Right for new homes or homes adding an entry where no steps currently exist.
Suits homeowners who want a stamped or colored finish that matches an updated exterior or meets HOA style requirements.
Ideal for any Melbourne homeowner who wants the permit process and city inspection handled without navigating the building department themselves.
Melbourne sits on a coastal plain where the soil is predominantly sandy and loose. Sand does not compact as firmly as the clay-heavy soils found in other parts of the country, which means steps poured directly onto unprepared ground are more likely to settle unevenly over time. This is one of the most common reasons Melbourne homeowners call us about steps that looked fine when they were installed but started tilting or cracking within a few years - the base was not done correctly. When we prepare a site, compacting the soil and laying gravel is non-negotiable regardless of project size.
Brevard County receives an average of about 50 inches of rain per year, with the bulk falling in intense afternoon storms from June through September. If your steps are not graded to direct water away from your door and foundation, every heavy rain sends water toward your home rather than away from it. We serve homeowners across the area, including Viera East and Palm Bay, where HOA communities often have specific requirements for step appearance and finish. Checking your HOA guidelines before we start is something we always remind homeowners to do - a standard concrete replacement with a neutral finish is rarely denied, but it is worth confirming before the permit is pulled.
We ask a few basic questions - how many steps, whether you are replacing existing ones or building new, and roughly what size you are thinking. We schedule a free on-site visit within one business day. The ground conditions genuinely affect the price, so we need to see the site.
We measure the space, check the condition of existing steps and the ground underneath, and talk through your options for size, finish, and any decorative choices. You get a written quote before you commit to anything. No obligation.
For most concrete step projects in Melbourne, we pull a building permit from the city before work begins. This usually takes a few business days to a week. Once the permit is in hand, you get a start date and clear instructions on how to prepare the area.
We break up and haul away old steps, prepare the gravel base, set the forms, pour and finish the concrete. After curing - typically 24 to 48 hours before light traffic - the city inspector signs off. We walk you through the finished steps and explain drainage direction and maintenance.
Free on-site estimate, no obligation. We will tell you exactly what your steps need and what it will cost.
(321) 326-1433Melbourne's coastal sandy soil does not compact as firmly as denser soils, which means steps without a proper gravel base are more likely to settle or crack within a few years. We compact the soil and lay a gravel base on every project - the part you never see but that determines whether your steps last decades or need repair in five years.
Melbourne's summer storms are intense, and steps built without the right slope send water toward your foundation rather than away from it. We design the drainage into the steps from the start so every downpour runs off the way it should - protecting both your entry and your home's base.
We have been building concrete steps across Melbourne and Brevard County since 2019. That experience means we know the local soil, the permit process, and what HOA communities in neighborhoods like Viera and Suntree expect. The Florida Concrete and Products Association connects Florida contractors to the standards specific to this climate - guidelines we follow on every pour.
We pull every required permit through the City of Melbourne Building Department and coordinate the city inspection. Your steps are on record and above board - which matters if you ever sell your home or file an insurance claim.
These are not marketing claims - they are the specific practices that separate steps that last from ones that fail. Call us and we will walk you through exactly how each one applies to your project.
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Learn MoreCall today or request an estimate online - we schedule free on-site visits across Melbourne and Brevard County and reply within one business day.