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Fixing concrete steps
Posted on 5/23/26 at 8:40 am
Posted on 5/23/26 at 8:40 am
Buying a lake house and has some steps that need repaired. Would you have someone completely redo this section or have them do the spray foam under to raise it back?
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Posted on 5/23/26 at 10:42 am to Shotgun Willie
I am a proponent of foam typically, but I don’t think it would work very well in that application. You might just be able to dig some out and reinstall some sand as a foundation or something.
Posted on 5/23/26 at 10:53 am to Shotgun Willie
Cut the bad sections out. Dig out to undisturbed soil, filter cloth, stone, compact. Dowel in new concrete and reinforce with rebar mat.
Posted on 5/23/26 at 11:49 am to T-Jon
yes
rip that out and pour new. There’s little chance of a quality repair
Nice place by the way. Where is it?
rip that out and pour new. There’s little chance of a quality repair
Nice place by the way. Where is it?
This post was edited on 5/23/26 at 11:50 am
Posted on 5/23/26 at 12:18 pm to Shotgun Willie
Rip that out and redo it, looks like there is some substantial instability. Might want to consult with a good hardscaper, invest now or you'll be making constant repairs for years.
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