Demolish Concrete Steps

I've got a no-good-solution problem, but I thought I would run it by you in case someone has a clever solution. We used to have concrete exterior stairs to our main house entryway, but they had sunk very low and we wanted something new and wooden. Our contractor discouraged us from removing the steps, saying that the easiest thing was to build the wooden stairs over the concrete stairs and pretend they weren't there. Out of sight, out of mind. Our house is a century old, wooden farmhouse, and we can't seem to keep mice out. I'm now pretty sure that an entry point into the house is behind the old concrete stairs (we've plugged up everywhere else they might be getting in). My question is: how can I get rid of the concrete stairs without also demolishing our new wooden exterior stairs? Or otherwise plug up the entry point I can't access? All feedback welcome. Thank you. submitted by /u/asdf1234lkjh9876 [link] [comments]

Mar 19, 2025 - 23:59

I've got a no-good-solution problem, but I thought I would run it by you in case someone has a clever solution.

We used to have concrete exterior stairs to our main house entryway, but they had sunk very low and we wanted something new and wooden. Our contractor discouraged us from removing the steps, saying that the easiest thing was to build the wooden stairs over the concrete stairs and pretend they weren't there. Out of sight, out of mind.

Our house is a century old, wooden farmhouse, and we can't seem to keep mice out. I'm now pretty sure that an entry point into the house is behind the old concrete stairs (we've plugged up everywhere else they might be getting in).

My question is: how can I get rid of the concrete stairs without also demolishing our new wooden exterior stairs? Or otherwise plug up the entry point I can't access?

All feedback welcome. Thank you.

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