FRONT STEPS & STOOPS · ARLINGTON, VA
Front Steps and Stoop Repair in Arlington, VA
Crumbling brick, stone, and concrete front steps on Arlington homes rebuilt level, solid, and matched to the house.
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- 5-Year Workmanship Warranty On every job we build
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- ICPI Certified Installer Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
Many Arlington houses still have their original front steps: brick, concrete, or stone that has been through decades of freeze and thaw. You see it as loose treads, open mortar joints, uneven risers, and a stoop pulling away from the house. We repair what can be repaired, and rebuild what cannot on a solid footing, in brick, flagstone, bluestone, pavers, or concrete matched to the house.
Steps on older Arlington homes
Much of Arlington's single-family housing was built before 1960, and front steps from that era were often laid on shallow footings with no drainage. Water gets under them, the footing settles, and the steps tilt toward or away from the house. If the footing is sound, re-pointing and resetting loose brick or stone can be enough. If it has moved, we take the steps down and rebuild on a new footing with even risers and level treads.
Historic districts
Arlington has local historic districts where a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board is required for exterior alterations. Repairs and replacements using the same materials are exempt, so rebuilding brick steps in matching brick is treated differently from switching to stone. If your home is in a district, we plan the work with that in mind and can provide drawings and samples for the Design Review Committee.
Steps that meet a public sidewalk
Some Arlington front walks run straight to the public sidewalk. Any excavation in the county right-of-way needs an Excavation Right-of-Way Permit, which only a licensed Class A, B, or C contractor with an Arlington business license can hold. Most step jobs stay on your property and never touch the right-of-way. When one does, we tell you during the estimate and handle the permit as part of the job.
What do new front steps cost?
A few steps and a big stoop are very different jobs. What moves the price:
- Number of steps, width, and landing size
- Material: paver, flagstone, bluestone, brick, or concrete
- Tearing out the old steps
- Footing and base work
- Railings, step lights, or matching existing stone
Every job is priced after we see it. The estimate is free, and we walk you through the options before you commit to anything.
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What customers say
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We recently had a paver walkway and steps installed, and we couldn't be happier with the results!
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I just had all the brickwork in my front upper & lower landings & front steps re-pointed by Summit Home Improvements.
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Replaced a crumbling set of stairs along my driveway and replaced it with a new beautiful, wider and safer set.
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The new driveway, sidewalk, and stairs improved the slope, drainage and curb appeal greatly!
5-year workmanship warranty
Every job we build is covered for 5 years. If something fails because of how we built it, we come back and make it right.
- 15-year no-settlement warranty on paver installation
- Only paver brands with a lifetime manufacturer warranty
- Backed by a local, family-owned company in business since 2009
Front Steps & Stoops in Arlington: common questions
Do I need a permit to rebuild front steps in Arlington?
Often not for a like-for-like rebuild on your own property, but it depends on the size of the steps, the landing, and whether any railing or structure changes. We confirm the requirement with Arlington County before quoting, and handle any right-of-way permit if the work reaches the sidewalk.
Can you match the old brick on my Arlington house?
We match brick and mortar color as closely as we can, and bring samples before we commit. Older brick sometimes needs a blend to match. In a historic district, matching the existing material also keeps the work in the in-kind repair category.
How much do new front steps cost in Arlington?
It depends on the number of steps, width, landing size, material, tearing out the old steps, footing work, and any railings or step lights. Summit has not published prices. Joseph looks at the steps, explains repair versus rebuild, and the estimate is free.
Can you make my front steps wider or safer?
Yes. We can widen steps, even out risers that vary in height, add a landing at the door, and leave room for a railing. On a tight Arlington lot we also check setbacks before making the stoop bigger.
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