Flagstone, Bluestone and Natural Stone Steps and Landings.  Flagstone, Bluestone and Natural Stone Step and Landing Construction in Delaware County, also Landscaping and Hardscaping in Philadelphia, Chester County & Montgomery County and PA Main Line.

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Please view various examples of our flagstone and bluestone steps by clicking on the following links:

Solid Bluestone Steps

Flagstone & SRW Steps

Masonry Flagstone Steps

Flagstone Veneer Steps

Flagstone & Tie Steps

Step Construction

Flagstone & Bluestone Steps

Flagstone and Bluestone steps can be constructed with various different risers, treads,  and various shades of gray.  The height and length of the hill is measured to determine the number of steps, the height of each riser, and the length of each tread.  Different construction techniques can be used that will have a big influence on the price.  Shown below are some of the different ways flagstone and bluestone steps can be constructed.  Flagstone or Bluestone masonry steps must be constructed on a concrete footer below the frost line which can add significantly to the cost.  Bluestone treads could be used as treads on segmental retaining wall risers.  Steps are constructed on a 6-inch base of compacted crushed stone, and at least 8-inches of wall stones below grade, but they do not require a concrete foundation so they are more economical than masonry  steps.  Flagstone or Bluestone could be used as a veneer over concrete steps that are in sound shape and can allow for the extra 2-inches that the bluestone veneer will add.  Solid one piece bluestone or other natural stone blocks 6-in. thick can be installed as complete steps.   Flagstone or bluestone can also be used inside tie riser as treads or landings inside the ties. (see below).  Please view some examples of our flagstone and bluestone steps below
All steps shown were constructed by Robert J. Kleinberg Landscape Design and Construction.  He is an ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer and a NCMA Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer.  He is also an EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Contractor, and has been designing and constructing patios, steps, and gardens as a Landscape and Hardscaping contractor since 1986.  Working in Philadelphia, Delaware County ( Newtown Square, Havertown, Marple, Broomall, Drexel Hill, Lansdowne, Springfield, Swarthmore, Ridley, Media, Upper Darby, Middletown, Radnor, Lima ), Chester County ( Edgemont, Paoli, Goshen, Tredyffrin, Westtown, Willistown, Berwyn, Malvern, West Chester ), Montgomery County and the Main Line ( Lower Merion, Bala Cynwyd, Ardmore, Narberth, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Wayne, Devon,  Gladwyne, Wynnewood ) PA.

 Click here for details of Step Construction using segmental retaining wall risers 

For more information scroll down to see photos of various types of flagstone & bluestone steps and what we can do for your property.  Additional examples of each type can be seen by clicking on the links below:

Solid Bluestone Steps

Flagstone & SRW Steps

Masonry Flagstone Steps

Flagstone Veneer Steps

Flagstone & Tie Steps

All steps shown were constructed by Robert J. Kleinberg Landscape Design and Construction.  He is an ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer and a NCMA Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer. He is also an EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Contractor.

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EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Contractor

NCMA Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer

If you are interested in any of Robert J. Kleinberg Landscape Design & Construction services,  please fill out the contact form with your question or request for an estimate.
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You can also contact us at (610) 325-2313 or email us at RJK@kleinberg.com

*All work shown by Robert J. Kleinberg Landscape Design and Construction.

Flagstone Treads With SRW Risers Steps

Flagstone or bluestone treads could be used as treads on segmental retaining wall risers.  Steps are constructed on a 6-inch base of compacted crushed stone, and at least 8-inches of wall stones below grade, but they do not require a concrete foundation so they are more economical than masonry  steps.  Flagstone or bluestone treads are installed with Segmental retaining wall adhesive.
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Flagstone Treads On Pewter Blend Terrace Wall Risers - Swarthmore, Delaware County, PA 19081

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Flagstone Treads On Pewter Blend Terrace Wall Risers - Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA 19026

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Masonry Bluestone Steps - Merion Station, Montgomery County, Main Line, PA 19066

Shown below are bluestone steps with solid treads mortared onto risers constructed with tumbled flagstone wall stone over cinder blocks and a concrete footer, and brick cheek walls. Flagstone or Bluestone masonry steps must be constructed on a concrete footer below the frost line which can add significantly to the cost. 

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Masonry Bluestone Steps - Wynnewood, Montgomery County, Main Line, PA 19096

Shown below are bluestone steps with solid treads mortared onto risers and side walls constructed with tumbled flagstone wall stone

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Flagstone or Bluestone Veneer Steps

Flagstone and bluestone can be used as a veneer over concrete steps that are in sound shape and can allow for the extra 2-inches that the flagstone veneer will add.  It is an economical way of incorporating bluestone into a project.  Since the existing steps do not have to be removed and the footers are already in place they are more economical than other types of flagstone steps.  The veneer will add about 2-inches to the top and bottom step.

Bluestone Tread Veneer with Flagstone Veneer Interior - Havertown, Delaware County, PA 19083

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Bluestone & Flagstone Veneer - Newtown Square, Delaware County, PA 19073

The front and top of the lower step is veneered with one piece of Bluestone tread.  The sides and top of the landing is veneered with full range thermal flagstone.  Lower wall is constructed with tumbled bluestone laid dry.  This job is located at my home and office in Newtown Square, PA

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Tie and Flagstone Steps - Newtown Square, Delaware County, PA 19073
Steps shown below are constructed with tie risers and flagstone treads.  Tie pieces extend from lower steps under upper steps and are staked to the ground with 2-ft. reinforcing rods.  Because they do not require a foundation they are more economical than the steps shown above, and blend nice with decks and wood houses..

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Solid Bluestone, Flagstone, and other Natural Stone Block Steps

Solid Bluestone, Flagstone, and other natural stone block treads 6-in. thick can be installed as complete steps.  We install these steps using the same technique as Segmental Retaining wall steps.  A 6-in. modified stone base is installed and compacted for each tread and 6-in. solid cinder blocks are installed below grade on this base.  Solid stone block step treads are installed on the blocks with retaining wall adhesive.

Bluestone Block Steps - Media, Delaware County, PA 19063

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