How Much Does Concrete Step Repair Cost? [2025 Data]

Concrete Step Repair Cost Factors

Your contractor should factor both materials and labor into their quote, and the prices for each will vary based on a few factors.

Type of Repair

There are a few different methods of concrete repair that your contractor might use, depending on the damage to your steps. Any repair method that is more labor intensive is going to drive up your total.

Adding Reinforcement

If you’re dealing with a widening crack that’s making the steps dangerous to use, your professional may need to add reinforcement to them. This usually involves installing metal brackets to the undersides of the steps to hold them in place and patching over the visible damage. You should expect to pay $200 for this service for a standard 4-step stoop. Prices can go up from there based on the number and size of the steps.

Installing New Handrails

Installing new handrails on concrete steps is often as simple as unbolting the old ones and bolting on the new ones. Your professional may need to drill new holes and patch the existing ones, but most of the cost for this service—an average of $700—will go toward the handrails themselves.

Leveling Uneven Steps

Uneven steps are a health and safety issue, but luckily, the fix is relatively affordable. Your pro will charge an average of $400 to reface the steps to make them level once again. Your price could increase if they also need to add reinforcement or take some other action to fix the underlying issue.

Patching Crumbling Sections

Patching crumbling sections of concrete, including spalling, costs $650 on average, and it involves removing the damaged concrete, reinforcing what’s left, and refacing over that. Your professional may also recommend sealing the new concrete to prevent water from seeping into it and contributing to future crumbling.

Sealing Cracks

Sealing cracks in concrete steps is more of a cosmetic repair and just involves filling the crack with a concrete crack sealer or Portland cement. You can do this job yourself for as little as $15, but a professional will only charge an average of $100.

Size

The cost of concrete repairs normally runs about $8 per square foot, but that depends on what you need to fix. Small chips and cracks are the least expensive to repair. Extensive repairs (like concrete leveling or step replacement) and installing or repairing additional features (like carpet, handrails, and epoxy coatings) will cost more.

The price of concrete step repair per square foot varies based on the specific repair, with prices ranging from $2 up to $45.

Severity of Damage

As you can imagine, the cost of your repair will depend on how severe the damage is to your steps. Something like a surface crack that needs an aesthetic repair will cost closer to $250 and is often less than patching over a crumbling section of concrete. A structural repair—like fixing sunken concrete steps or a total resurfacing—will push toward the higher end of the range, closer to $750.

Materials and Tools

Whether you're repairing steps or pouring a new concrete slab, concrete costs between $3 and $4 per square foot, and you’ll likely need to buy it in bags that are larger than what you’ll need. You'll also need tools like a trowel for smoothing concrete and a pressure washer to clean and wet the old surface, which helps the new concrete adhere if you’re doing a DIY repair.

If you hire a professional, you’ll save on the cost of tools, but you’ll pay for labor instead, which is more expensive.

Labor

Most of the cost of concrete step repair—between 75% and 90%—will go toward labor, as the materials are affordable, but the work is labor-intensive. You can either hire a local concrete step repair contractor or a mason. A concrete contractor costs about $30 to $40 per hour. A mason with more specialized expertise costs about $40 to $75 per hour. On average, expect to pay roughly $325 for the labor.

Repair vs. Replacing Concrete Steps

If you have shallow chips and cracks less than 1/4-inch deep and your steps are still level, you can very likely repair them rather than replace them to save money. Repairing concrete steps costs an average of $500 and is the less expensive and less invasive option. If you have large, deep cracks that suggest structural damage or sinking issues, the only safe solution is to replace them. Replacing concrete steps costs an average of $3,500, making it the more costly option. However, you will end up with a nicer-looking stoop that has a longer lifespan.

DIY vs. Hiring a Pro to Repair Concrete Steps

You'll save an average of around $375 on labor costs if you DIY your concrete step repair, but those savings could go up to $750 or more for larger, more labor-intensive repairs. Most homeowners can repair tiny holes and cracks in concrete using a concrete patch kit, which costs just $15 to $20. You can also touch up chipped or faded paint on your own for under $40 for paint and supplies (like painter's tape and brushes).

However, it’s best to hire a professional concrete contractor or cement mason for advanced jobs, especially those that affect the safety of your steps. Call in a professional for any of the following:

• Installing concrete step handrails

• Leveling concrete

• Structural repairs to concrete steps

• Resurfacing concrete steps

• Adding reinforcements to your steps

Improper installation and shoddy repairs can quickly become a safety hazard or cause structural damage to your steps that costs more to fix than the original problem.

“If there appears to be more than a few cracks, consult a pro to ensure there’s not a bigger concern prior to tackling any DIY repairs,” says DiBara. “Doing so can save you time and money.”

How to Save Money on Concrete Step Repair Costs

Concrete step repairs aren’t terribly expensive in most cases, but there are a few things you can do to save some money and minimize the likelihood of future repair needs.

• DIY the basics: If you have the means and access to proper equipment, performing any demolition, removal of existing concrete steps, and disposing of concrete can reduce professional labor fees during replacements.

• Get multiple quotes: Shop around for at least three price quotes when searching for a concrete contractor for your repair project.

• Maintenance is more affordable than repairs: Maintain your existing concrete surfaces with a sealer and keep up with minor DIY crack repairs before they become larger issues.

• Tackle small repairs yourself: Consider doing smaller repairs, like sealing small cracks and other aesthetic fixes yourself.

• Repair over replace: Whenever possible, repair your steps rather than replace them. This alone could save around $2,000.

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