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How to Repair Concrete Steps

A person smooths a repair patch on a concrete step with a putty knife.

Last updated July 10, 2025

Over time, a set of concrete steps can often develop stains, cracks or chips, especially on the tread areas that get the most foot traffic. In addition to being unsightly, this damage can also be unsafe, so get ahead of repairing concrete steps before the damage gets out of hand. This project guide shows how to fix concrete steps, including the corner or edge of an exposed step. It also delves into resurfacing concrete.

Tip: You may have steps that have extremely deep fractures or those that are sinking. For these, we recommend replacing the steps instead of attempting a repair.

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Duration:

Over 1 day

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Table of Contents

  1. Prepare the Damaged Area

  2. Build a Form for a Corner

  3. Mix the Repair Material

  4. Apply the Concrete Repair Material

  5. Finish the Concrete Surface