Steps & Stairs
Front Steps & Stairs in Ottawa, Stittsville, Kemptville & Orleans
Safe, solid front steps and landings that match your home
Safe, solid front steps and landings that match your home
Steps are the one piece of hardscaping that becomes a safety problem when it fails. Frost heave lifts one riser out of line, a landing settles toward the door, a corner crumbles — and suddenly the main entrance to the house is something people have to think about on the way in.
We install new steps, lift and relay steps that have shifted, repair individual risers and treads, and rebuild landings. Materials can be interlock step units, natural stone, or poured concrete with a stone veneer finish, depending on the look you are after and what suits the house.
This is also the service where the number of steps matters. We keep riser heights consistent and code-sensible rather than splitting the difference and leaving one step noticeably taller than the rest, which is the usual cause of a stumble.
Our Work
Recent steps & stairs projects
What's Included
Everything we handle under steps & stairs
New step installation
Full build from footing up — interlock step units, natural stone slabs, or concrete with veneer. Consistent risers, proper drainage behind and beneath.
Step lift and relay
Existing steps lifted, the base rebuilt and recompacted, and the units reset level. Ideal where frost has moved otherwise-good steps.
Step repair
Individual risers, treads, corners and loose units reset or replaced. Trip hazards removed without rebuilding the whole flight.
Landing rebuilds
Settled or undersized landings rebuilt to drain away from the door and give you a proper place to stand while you find your keys.
Railings and transitions
Steps tied cleanly into walkways, driveways and porches so there is no awkward gap or lip at the transition.
Step lighting
Optional recessed lighting built into the risers while the steps are open. Minimal and clean — a strip or two, not a runway.
Our Process
How the job actually runs
- 1
Assessment
We measure rise and run, check what the existing steps are sitting on, and look at where water is going. That determines whether a relay will hold or whether the base has to come out.
- 2
Demolition or careful lift
If the units are being reused they come up by hand and get stacked. If not, the old steps come out and go to proper disposal.
- 3
Base and drainage
Compacted granular base built to depth, with drainage behind the structure so water is not sitting against it through the winter.
- 4
Build and set
Units set one course at a time, each one checked for level and consistent riser height before the next goes on.
- 5
Finish and walkthrough
Joints filled, perimeter tied in, site cleaned, and the finished flight walked with you before we sign the warranty.
Pricing
What steps & stairs costs
Real ranges, not a “call for pricing” page. Where your project lands depends on site access, material selection, complexity, excavation and disposal. Every quote is free, written, and valid for 30 days.
| Service | Range |
|---|---|
| New steps | $40–$55 / sq ft per row |
| Interlock steps (3-step flight) | $1,800–$3,200 |
| Natural stone steps | $2,500–$4,500 |
| Concrete steps w/ stone veneer | $2,200–$3,800 |
| Steps lift & relay | $28–$35 / sq ft |
| Step repair (2–3 steps) | $800–$1,500 |
| Landing rebuild | $1,200–$2,500 |
Typical timeline
A two or three step repair or replacement is typically a single day. A larger flight with a landing, or steps tied into a new walkway, usually runs two to four days.
Deposit & payment
A 30–50% deposit secures your project and orders materials, with progress payments on larger jobs and the balance on completion. Cash, cheque, e-transfer and credit card accepted, and short-term financing is available.
3 Years
Workmanship warranty, in writing
Owner-Led
Adam on site from quote to walkthrough
Free
Estimates and consultations, always
Where We Work
Steps & Stairs across the Ottawa area
We provide steps & stairs throughout Ottawa and the surrounding communities. Pick your area to see what the work usually looks like locally.
Common Questions
Steps & Stairs — questions we get asked
My steps have heaved out of line. Do they need to be replaced?
Usually not. If the units themselves are sound, a lift and relay fixes the base that moved and resets them level. Replacement is for steps that are spalling, cracked through, or built in a way that cannot be made safe.
Can you match my existing steps?
Often yes, if the product line is still available. Where it is not, we will look at options that read correctly against the house rather than forcing a near-match that draws the eye.
Will the new steps have the same number of steps?
We keep the same number unless the grade genuinely requires a change, and we will tell you up front if it does. Changing step count changes riser height, and inconsistent risers are a trip hazard.
Do you handle steps on commercial entrances?
Yes. We do commercial entrances and landings as well as residential front steps.
Also Available
One contractor for the rest of the exterior too
Most projects touch more than one trade. Because we cover the full exterior, the drainage, parging or lighting that turns up mid-project does not mean finding another contractor.
Interlock Installation
Patios, driveways, walkways and pads — built on a base that lasts
Retaining Walls
Walls up to 6 ft — engineered with the drainage that keeps them standing
Foundation Parging & Repair
Crack repair, waterproofing and a clean, uniform parge finish
Drainage & Grading
French drains, catch basins and regrading that move water away from the house
Pressure Washing
Houses, driveways, patios and full property washes
Brick & Stone Work
Repair, veneer, chimneys and pillars
Free Estimate
Get a free steps & stairs estimate
Tell us what you need done and roughly where you are. We serve Ottawa, Stittsville, Kemptville, Orleans, Carleton Place and the surrounding areas — and we'll get back to you promptly.
Phone
613-413-1135Service Area
Ottawa, Stittsville, Kemptville, Orleans, Carleton Place & surrounding areas
Season
March through November. Winter is the best time to book for an early-season start.