Portal — Seattle Concrete
The approach — Portal Concrete, West Seattle
03 · Walkways & Stairs

The approach
to your house.

The path from the street to your door is the first thing a guest touches and the last thing you walk on at night. We build walkways and stairs that feel right underfoot — consistent rise, proper slope, grip in the rain.

The pitch

Every stair.
Same height.

A stair set where one riser is an inch taller than the others is the most common front-entry failure in Seattle. It's also the most dangerous. We measure, we form, we check — then we pour. Even rise, consistent run, nosing that sheds water.

02 · What we do

The full range.

Front-entry stairs

Concrete replacements for rotting wood or crumbling masonry stairs. Built to code and built to last.

Garden walkways

Flowing paths with natural curves. Broom, exposed aggregate, or stamped finish.

Side-yard & service paths

The utility walkway that connects the front yard to the back. Built wide enough for a wheelbarrow.

ADA & slope-compliant

Ramps and gentle-slope walkways engineered for wheelchair, stroller, and aging-in-place access.

03 · Recent work

Things we’ve poured.

Front walkway

Front walkway

Wet-pour stairs

Wet-pour stairs

Entry stairs

Entry stairs

Garden walkway

Garden walkway

Winding path

Winding path

Side-entry stairs

Side-entry stairs

Front-entry stairs

Front-entry stairs

Finished stair set

Finished stair set

04 · Our standards

Non-negotiable.

  • 01

    Consistent riser height throughout — measured, not eyeballed.

  • 02

    Stair nosing sloped to shed water away from the step below.

  • 03

    Non-slip broom finish on every outdoor stair — no polished, slick tops.

  • 04

    Proper handrail attachment points set during the pour, not drilled after.

  • 05

    Walkway slope always away from the house. Drainage is part of the design.

Also pour
PatiosDrivewaysRetaining Walls

Ready to pour?
Let’s talk.

Free estimates. Fast response. Chris answers his phone.

Get a Free Estimate(206) 829-6396