How Much Should it Cost to Replace Brick Front Steps?
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The price of replacing brick front steps can be worth it. Brick front steps can increase the aesthetic appeal and overall value of a house. "Next to the total cost of the brick," states DoItYourself.com, "the cost of the mortar" edging, sand and gravel "is comparatively small.
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The price can be worth it
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The price of replacing brick front steps can be worth it. Brick front steps can increase the aesthetic appeal and overall value of a house. "Next to the total cost of the brick," states ' Do It Yourself.com', "the cost of the mortar" edging, sand and gravel "is comparatively small."
Beware of hidden costs
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The price of replacing brick front steps "typically costs between £1 and £2 ($.50 and £1.90) per brick," according to 'Do It Yourself.com'. Measure your steps accurately so that you buy only the amount of bricks you need. Professional brick layers can fix steps fast--although changing a layout or design will add cost and time.
- The price of replacing brick front steps can be worth it.
- Next to the total cost of the brick," states ' Do It Yourself.com', "the cost of the mortar" edging, sand and gravel "is comparatively small."
Bottom line
The price of replacing brick front steps "typically costs between £1 and £6 ($.50 and $3.00) per brick," according to 'Do It Yourself.com'. Measure your steps accurately so that you buy only the amount of bricks you need. Professional brick layers can fix steps fast--although changing a layout or design will add cost and time.
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Jeffery Keilholtz began writing in 2002. He has worked professionally in the humanities and social sciences and is an expert in dramatic arts and professional politics. Keilholtz is published in publications such as Raw Story and Z-Magazine, and also pens political commentary under a pseudonym, Maryann Mann. He holds a dual Associate of Arts in psychology and sociology from Frederick Community College.