Thanks for the comment. Two years now and still holding up...

Yeah, well when you flip a car over on its top in order to change to tire. That is going to happen.

Go to know. Thanks for sharing. My step is still holding up too.

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and I hope your project goes well!

Thanks for the good advice

Oh, kind of hard to remember now. Maybe ten minutes to dig the holes, Jacking up, forty minutes, packing in the gravel half an hour. Finishing up, twenty minutes

Lots of good detail!

You dont want to use wood as an underground footing even if its treated tarred and covered.. it will rot, thats what wood does unless its growing...

I'm going to raise and support the walk up to the steps, likely later this summer, time permitting.

I think you're right in worrying about the mortar giving way. Seems too risky for this method.

@@TheOriginalMechanic If they're sinking as a solid unit, shouldn't they rise as a solid unit?

@@65csx83 Absolutely

Well to be honest that is always a danger, even for a concrete step. It is important to do this rise gradually and continue to pack material under the step as it comes up.

@@TheOriginalMechanic thanks for the response. The landscaper who did it originally quoted $1200 to lift it. But if it’s just going to do it again I might as well try myself.

Your situation may be quite different than this one. It worked for me and is still holding up. But it is kind of labor intensive and perhaps odd. Thanks for watching and good luck with whatever method you choose.

That's right.

Advantage you. I don't know what that is.

Yeah why not leave them. I didn't use concrete because it adds more weight, which is why the step sunk in the first place.

Erosion is also a great possibility why it sunk I know that is a good reason why it sunk at ours . Water coming off the house

@@timetable620 Good point

@@TheOriginalMechanic it sunk because the ground wasn't prepped properly. Should have filled it with concrete about 1 inch above the bottom of the steps. Since you place rock and pavers it should hold for the foreseeable future.

Same question. What was the foam for?

Funny, I can't remember why I used that. I might have been trying to keep water out when the job wasn't finished and rain was coming. I do know that it doesn't need to be there.

I did leave about a degree and a half slope away.

You might benefit from digging below the step enough to give yourself enough room to lay down pea gravel first, then lay down wood on top of that and then put your jack on top of the wood. Might help give your jack some better footing and hopefully prevent it from sinking as you jack it up

Should’ve would’ve could’ve am I right Kirk🤣

What would you, as an engineer, have done differently? Honest question. My steps have sunk and Im looking for any and all options to fix it. Or at least, understand why my local handyman wants to charge somuch.

@@johnf4085 there are many steps missing here in my opinion. While digging out the area is good to start, it does not properly address the original sink or washout. The cinderblocks should be filled also to prevent any single with the sediment shift or softens in any way. This is a good economical fix that could last a little while if properly tamped/compacted and then checked following the next few rains or drastic weather changes. Mixing the pebbles with a smaller sediment is also a good idea to prevent future erosion. I would recommend a geofabric before working/filling to hold in/contain the work that was placed. You should also look into foam-jacking with forms/molds to set. Its lighter than concrete but strong and lasts a long time. Either way do a lot of research!

@@johnf4085 if you have any questions or need logics to something let me know

Hi, got a sunken carport that was converted to habitable space. Sunk 2 inches on corner. Any ideas?

@@leisahill9712 carport or garage? They are different

Quite obviously I'm not a pro. And you're right. They just dropped the step on the sandy soil with no base material whatsoever. I did cram some concrete block and base materials under there. One year later the step has not settled as far as I can measure. Come on man, the job isn't that bad.

@@TheOriginalMechanic Hi. My steps are four steps high probably 4 times the weight. 7' long 5' wide. 4' landing for top step. Steps appear to have a cement footing. The steps look to be solid concrete. They have settled toward the house about 2.5 inches in 7'. Front side has settled about 1". The block basement wall has pushed in as a result. Thrasher basement has secured the basement wall. Any thoughts on trying to raise these steps? Are your steps solid concrete?

@@garywallburg2763 Mine is solid. You may need more jacking power to lift the larger step, but the basic procedure would be the same. My step is still in place over two years later. Good luck and be careful if you decide to do it.

@@garywallburg2763 your situation sounds similar to mine. Additionally, my porch has wrought iron railing that has supports attached to a small dormer/roof. My fear is the sinking porch is causing downward stress on the dormer and will eventually pull it away from the house. My first order of business is support the roof independently from the porch. My question is, have your raised your porch, and what kind of lifting power did it require. Thanks!

@@doughoag I haven't raised my steps. There is a footing under both sides. I doubt that i will be able to get anything with enough bite to raise them up. Thanks.

Then how would I have material for a video like this, that many viewers have found useful?