Flagstone, Bluestone and Natural Stone Steps and Landings, Brick Steps and Landings, Tie Steps and Landings, and Segmental Retaining Wall Stone or Paver Steps and Landings.  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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For more information scroll down to see photos of various types of steps and what we can do for your property.  Additional examples of each type can be seen by clicking on the links below:

Segmental Retaining Stone Steps	Flagstone Steps	Tie Steps	Brick 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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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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*All work shown by Robert J. Kleinberg Landscape Design and Construction.

Paver (Segmental Retaining Wall) Steps

E. P. Henry StoneWall Select Steps - Villanova, Delaware County, PA 19085

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E. P. Henry Dakota Blend Terrace Wall Steps - Wynnewood, Montgomery County, PA 19096

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Paver (Segmental Retaining Wall) Steps

Segmental Retaining Wall stones used in retaining wall construction can also be used to construct steps.  E. P. Henry Stone Wall Select designed by ICD Corporation can be used to make steps with risers  8-inches high, that look very nice with E. P. Henry interlocking concrete pavers.  E. P. Henry Terrace wall stone and Coventry wall stones can be used for steps with riser 6-inches high.  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 (brick or flagstone) steps.
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Flagstone and Bluestone Steps

Masonry Flagstone Steps - Merion, Montgomery County, Main Line, PA 19066
Shown below are flagstone / 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 / Bluestone masonry steps must be constructed on a concrete footer below the frost line which can add significantly to the cost, but constructed properly masonry steps can last for centuries. 

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Bluestone Treads On Pewter Blend Terrace Wall Risers - Swarthmore, Delaware County, PA 19081

Flagstone / Bluestone treads could be used as treads on segmental retaining wall risers for a more economical bluestone step.  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 / Bluestone treads are installed with Segmental retaining wall adhesive.
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Solid  Flagstone / Bluestone and Natural Stone Blocks

Solid Flagstone, Bluestone, and Solid Stone Blocks 6-in. thick can be installed as complete steps.  These treads were installed with the same technique as Segmental Retaining wall steps.  A 6-in. modified stone base was installed and compacted for each tread and 6-in. solid cinder blocks were installed below grade on this base.  Flagstone / Bluestone treads 6-in. thick were installed on the blocks with retaining wall adhesive.

Solid Block 6-in. Thick Bluestone Step - Swarthmore, Delaware County, PA 19081
4-ft. Wide Step with construction of base shown.

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Bluestone Treads - Rose Valley, Delaware County, PA  19063

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Flagstone / Bluestone Veneer - Havertown, Delaware County, PA 19083

Flagstone / Bluestone used as a veneer over concrete steps that are in sound shape and can allow for the extra 2-inches that the flagstone / bluestone veneer will add.

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Flagstone and Bluestone Steps

Flagstone and bluestone steps can be constructed with various different risers and various shades of gray.  Flagstone / Bluestone masonry steps must be constructed on a concrete footer below the frost line.  Flagstone or Bluestone treads could be used as treads on segmental retaining wall risers (see above) for a more economical flagstone or bluestone step.  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 flagstone or bluestone veneer will add.  Solid one piece flagstone, bluestone, or other natural stone blocks or treads 6-in. thick can be installed as complete steps.   Flagstone and Bluestone can also be used inside tie riser as treads or landings inside the ties. (see below).  Shown below are flagstone steps with mixed shades of gray mortared onto a riser constructed with tumbled flagstone wall stone.
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Tie Steps

Tie Steps - Media, PA

Pressure treated softwood ties can also be used to make nice steps with either six or eight inch risers. Ties can also be combined with brick or flagstone as the tread.  Ties are anchored to the ground with 2-foot reinforcing rods and are nailed together with 40-penny galvanized nails.  Ties from lower steps extend under upper step but no additional foundation is used so these step are the most economical.

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Tie and Flagstone Steps - Newtown Square, PA

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Brick Steps - Lower Merion, PA

Brick steps can be constructed on a concrete and cinder block foundation, or more economically with tie risers.  Shown below are brick steps mortared onto a cinder block foundation

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