Steps, stoops and patio leveling
Raise steps and stoops that have tipped or dropped, and fix patios that send water toward your foundation.
Front steps and stoops are often heavy blocks of concrete poured on backfill right next to the foundation. As that fill settles, the steps tip away from the door or drop below the threshold. Back patios do the same thing, and when they tilt toward the house they push rain and snowmelt toward the basement.
Signs it's time
- A growing gap between the stoop and the house
- The top step sitting lower than the door threshold
- Steps that rock or feel uneven
- Water pooling against the foundation after rain or melt
- A patio that has cracked into tilted sections
Can steps be lifted?
Often, yes. Foam is frequently used on steps because the injection holes are small and the material is light. Steps that are cracked through, crumbling, or have rotted wood forms inside them may need to be rebuilt.
Why it matters for your basement
A patio or stoop sloping toward the house acts like a funnel. Getting it back to a slight slope away from the foundation, and sealing the joint against the house, is one of the simpler ways to keep water out of a basement.
The contractor prices the job after seeing the slab and working out why it moved. We don't quote prices, and any number given over the phone is only a rough starting point.
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Common questions
My stoop pulled away from the house. Can it be pushed back?
Leveling raises a stoop; it doesn't slide it back toward the house. Once it's level, the gap can be sealed. A large gap may need a different repair.
Is foam safe next to my foundation?
Foam is commonly used next to foundations because it's light and the holes are small. Your contractor should check for utilities and drain lines before drilling.
Related services
- Concrete leveling (mudjacking and foam)
- Sidewalk repair and city notices
- Driveway and garage apron repair
- Joint sealing and crack repair
More background: Bismarck concrete repair guide.
Got a slab that's sinking or a sidewalk notice from the city?
Call now and a local concrete contractor will look at it and quote the repair.