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How to Estimate Concrete Step Repair

Contractor method to estimate concrete step repair by step count, damage level, resurfacing and labor.

Three cosmetic steps with resurfacing and 8 labor hours at $65 totals about $1,105.

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How to Estimate Concrete Step Repair

Three cosmetic steps with resurfacing and 8 labor hours at $65 totals about $1,105.

01

Separate cosmetic from structural

Cosmetic repair patches the surface; structural repair replaces broken concrete and rebar. Identify which you are pricing before quoting.

  • Step count
  • Damage level
  • Resurfacing
  • Labor
02

Resurfacing adds a layer

A bonding overlay improves appearance and extends life, but it is a separate material line per step.

03

Watch spalling and rebar

If the surface spalls and rebar is exposed, the repair is structural and hours jump. Confirm the condition before locking the total.

04

Compare per-step pricing

Get quotes priced per step so you can compare like for like, and confirm the resurfacing is included or extra.

TRY THE TOOL

JOB INPUTS

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Steps to repair

Steps to repair

Cosmetic or structural

Cosmetic or structural

Add a resurfacing layer

Add a resurfacing layer

Repair hours

h
Repair hours

Crew hourly rate

$/h
Crew hourly rate
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Estimated repair cost$1,105.00
Repair$255.00
Resurface$330.00
Labor$520.00
FORMULA USED3 × $85.00 + $330.00 + 8h × $65.00 = $1,105.00
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