Safe, beautiful steps that enhance your home's curb appeal and protect your family from dangerous falls.
Call (458) 247-1751Loose, cracked, or uneven steps are more than just an eyesore. They're a serious safety hazard that puts your family and visitors at risk every single day. One wrong step on a wobbly brick or broken stone can lead to a nasty fall and potential injury.
Here's what happens when you ignore damaged steps. Small cracks let water seep in. When that water freezes during Eugene's cold nights, it expands and makes the damage worse. What starts as a tiny crack becomes a major structural problem in just one winter. The steps shift, settle, and eventually collapse entirely.
We see this all the time at EGN Eugene Masonry. Homeowners wait too long, hoping the problem will somehow fix itself. It never does. The longer you wait, the more expensive the repair becomes. Small repairs that might cost a few hundred dollars turn into complete rebuilds that cost thousands.
Your front steps are also the first thing people see when they visit your home. Crumbling, unsafe steps send a terrible message about your property's overall condition. When it's time to sell, buyers will notice and either demand a lower price or walk away completely. New steps pay for themselves by protecting your home's value.
Knowing when to call for help can save you money and prevent accidents. Let's walk through the warning signs that mean it's time for professional attention.
Most step problems come from poor drainage or settling foundations. Eugene's clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry. This constant movement puts stress on masonry steps. If your steps weren't built on a proper concrete footing, they'll shift and crack over time.
Age also plays a role. Even well-built steps eventually wear out from decades of use and weather exposure. The good news is that we can often repair steps before they need complete replacement. An honest assessment from our team will tell you exactly what's needed and what it will cost.
Not every damaged step needs complete replacement. We help you make the right choice based on the extent of damage and your long-term plans.
If your steps are structurally sound but have cosmetic issues, repairs make perfect sense. We can replace individual damaged bricks or stones, apply fresh tuckpointing to restore mortar joints, and level steps that have settled slightly. Repairs typically cost 40 to 60 percent less than rebuilding and can add years of life to your steps.
Sometimes rebuilding is the better investment. If your steps have major structural problems, multiple cracks, or severe settling, repairs won't last. We'll demo the old steps, install a proper concrete foundation, and build new steps from the ground up. This approach costs more initially but gives you steps that will last for decades without problems.
During your free consultation, we'll examine your steps closely and explain your options. We never pressure you into unnecessary work. If repairs will do the job, that's what we'll recommend. Our goal is to give you safe, beautiful steps that fit your budget and last for years.
