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 by Spankum

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Posted on 5/23/26 at 10:42 am to Shotgun Willie

I am typically a proponent of foam, but I don’t think it would work very well in that application. You might just be able to dig some individual sections out and reinstall some sand or crushed stone as a foundation.

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Posted by T-Jon

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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.

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Posted by cgrand

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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?

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Posted by Clames

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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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Posted by AaronDeTiger

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Posted on 5/23/26 at 1:35 pm to Shotgun Willie

You need to address the drainage when you do it. Looks like that's what the original problem was. From the picture, I appears like the water funnels down to that spot.

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Posted by Shotgun Willie

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Posted on 5/23/26 at 8:06 pm to AaronDeTiger

Yes. Figure drainage is main issue which I will fix. I’m leaning toward ripping out. Thanks. In KC area

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