Building up a concrete step

Apr 11, 2006 4 Replies
C

The bottom concrete step at the front of my house is of a different size (cadence?) from the others. It drops about 2 inches more.



Old people, in particular, find this a bit awkward and surprising, so I'd like to even it out. Presumably I need to build up the bottom step with concrete. Can anyone suggest the best way to do this?



Yes, this leaves me with a smaller step at the bottom, but that's still better than a steep drop, which could really cause an accident.



Thanks.


o-------= Charles Martin =--o


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If possible, jack up the concrete at teh bottom, either with mudjacking or by levering it up and packing sand under it. If you do this over a 3' length, the 2" drop will not be too significant.

Failing that, smash out the section and re do it. Again, a modest slope will work wonders.

Otherwise, get a topping mix and add to the concrete in front of the step and feather it down. Clean the existing base thoruoghly and use a bonding agent. It will look like hell, but it'll get the job done.

John

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It seems the sidewalk has dropped. (Is there a mark or change in textue on the riser next to the walk?) What might have caused the drop? TB

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if anyone trips and falls on uneven or poor condition steps you or your insurance are liable

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M

I doubt the sidewalk has dropped.

I think it more likely that the Earth has risen.

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