89 Market Street, Garfield, NJ 07026 Mon–Sat 8 AM – 7 PM
Masonry specialty

Front Steps & Stoops Front stoops, garden steps, and entry treads in brick, bluestone, or granite — built level, plumb, and to code

The first thing a guest touches at your house. We build steps that don't shift, don't wobble, and don't read as patched-on five years later.

Licensed:NJ #13VH10343500Fully insured& 5-year workmanship warrantyIn-house crewfront steps & stoops done by us, not subs
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What we build

Front Steps & Stoops — what's included

Front stoops, garden steps, and entry treads in brick, bluestone, or granite — built level, plumb, and to code.

  • Bluestone tread entries, three to seven risers
  • Brick stoops with reinforced concrete substructure
  • Granite slab treads and landings
  • Code-compliant handrails: powder-coated steel or wrought iron
How we build it

Front Steps & Stoops — start to finish

The four stages we run on every front steps & stoops job. Same workflow whether it's a small fix or a full install.

1

Tear-out and inspection

Old stoop comes off. We pull a brick or a riser to look at the footing — if it's cracked or undersized, that's a conversation before we pour anything new.

Stage 1 of 4
2

Footing and substructure

New footing below frost depth. CMU or poured-in-place substructure carries the load. Substructure has to be square before anything decorative lands on it.

Stage 2 of 4
3

Tread and riser set

Bluestone or brick treads bed on a 1-inch mortar setting bed. Risers shimmed for equal height. Each tread back-pitched 1/4 inch for water shed.

Stage 3 of 4
4

Railing and final pitch

Rail posts core-drilled and grouted (no surface mounts). Final walkthrough with a level so you can verify every step is square.

Stage 4 of 4
Our front steps & stoops work

Examples of our front steps & stoops work.

Recent front steps & stoops jobs from across our service area, built end-to-end by our in-house crew.

  • Curved natural stone front steps leading to a door with a matching stone patio.
    Front Steps & Stoops

    Natural stone front steps and patio

  • Residential front stoop with stone steps, black railings, and potted flowers leading to a front door.
    Front Steps & Stoops

    Stone Front Steps with Metal Railings

  • New brick front steps with concrete treads leading to a taped-off house entry.
    Front Steps & Stoops

    New Brick Steps with Concrete Landing

  • Raised front porch with stone-look retaining wall, paver landing, and fresh exterior trim on a house.
    Front Steps & Stoops

    Custom Front Porch and Retaining Wall

  • Brick and concrete front steps leading to a residential sliding glass door.
    Front Steps & Stoops

    Custom Brick and Concrete Entry Steps

  • Freshly poured concrete front porch and walkway with brick steps at a home entrance.
    Front Steps & Stoops

    New Concrete Porch and Walkway

  • Brick front steps lead to a home entrance with a tiled concrete landing and matching columns.
    Front Steps & Stoops

    Brick Front Porch with Concrete Steps

HomeAdvisor reviews

What homeowners say about our front steps & stoops work.

Verified reviews from our HomeAdvisor profile.

They did a great job in a timely manner. The stairs look great and I would definitely recommend them.
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Alice H.
Wood Stairs And Railings Installation And Replacement
HomeAdvisor· Nov 2024Read on HomeAdvisor
Questions homeowners ask

About front steps & stoops work

The four things people actually want to know before they sign an estimate.

How long does a front step replacement take?

A standard three-to-five-riser front stoop is typically three to five working days, weather depending. We can usually leave you with at least one workable approach to the door overnight.

Do I need a railing?

NJ residential code requires a handrail on any flight with four or more risers. We can build to that minimum or add a railing for a shorter flight if you want one — it's a code question, not a style question.

Bluestone vs. granite vs. brick — which holds up best?

All three last decades with the right substructure. Bluestone is the most common in North Jersey — it ages to a soft gray-brown. Granite is the hardest and resists salt damage best, which matters in our winters. Brick is the most replaceable course-by-course if a single one chips.

Where we work

Front Steps & Stoops work across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex

33 towns under our regular service radius from the Garfield yard. Click any town for front steps & stoops specifics in that area.

Within our Northern NJ service radius. Not on the list? Call (973) 272-5869 — we cover a wider radius for bigger jobs.

Free Estimate

Ready to talk through your front steps & stoops project?

Tell us what you're building and we'll walk the site, check the substrate and drainage, and leave you a written estimate within 24 hours. No obligation, no surprise fees.

  • Written estimate within 24 hours
  • 5-year written workmanship warranty
  • Licensed (NJ #13VH10343500), insured, family-owned
Or call for a fast quote(973) 272-5869