The contractor who had built the deck and stairs had neglected to build a concrete footing, and so the bottom of the stairs was sitting in dirt, and subsequently rotted. We had to demolish the stairs, put in a concrete footing, and rebuild the stairs and handrails.

Brookline, MA

Click on the first image for detailed explanation of the process.

  • We found that the builder had set the stringers in the dirt. We poured a new concrete footing.
  • The new stringers are in place.
  • The risers were next.
  • We also rebuilt the railings.
  • Another view of the new stairs.