In short: Stone steps set on footings — safe risers that stay put through frost. Free written estimates across all seven towns we serve, owner on every job.
Free estimateWhy outdoor steps are a safety build, not a decorative one
We handle steps & stairways for homeowners, business owners and property managers across Wrentham, Norfolk, Franklin, Foxboro, Plainville, Medway and Bellingham. Whether you need one project or care all season long, you deal with the owner. That is true from the first phone call to the final walkthrough. There is no salesperson, call center or rotating crew of subcontractors in between. We have built our name in these towns since 2012. That work spans steps & stairways and the full range of landscape and hardscape jobs. Reviews and repeat customers are the reason most of our new jobs come from word of mouth.
Outdoor steps fail from the bottom, not the top. Ours start on a compacted footing below frost movement, so risers stay even year after year.
We build in granite, bluestone or block, hold riser heights consistent to code feel, and tie the stairway into walkway and grade so water runs off, not down.
Outdoor steps are the one piece of hardscape where a mistake is not just ugly, it is dangerous. Risers that settle unevenly, treads that pool water and glaze with ice, or a base that heaves in frost all create a fall hazard right where people carry groceries and kids run. That is why we treat steps as a safety build first and a good-looking one second.
Consistent riser heights, treads pitched to shed water, non-slip stone, and a footing built below frost are what keep stone steps safe for decades. Steps set straight on soil, by contrast, tip and separate within a few winters — which is exactly the kind of failed stairway we are most often called to rebuild.
Common Steps & Stairways problems we fix
Most people call us about steps & stairways because something has already gone wrong, or they want to make sure it never does. These are the issues we see most often across Wrentham, Norfolk, Franklin, Foxboro, Plainville, Medway and Bellingham, and every one of them is preventable when the work is done right the first time:
- ✓Risers that are no longer even after a few winters
- ✓Treads that pitch toward the house and hold ice
- ✓Steps set on soil that settle and crack
- ✓No handrail provision
- ✓Stairs that do not tie into the walkway or grade
What’s included with our Steps & Stairways
- ✓Compacted footing base
- ✓Granite, bluestone or block
- ✓Consistent riser heights
- ✓Non-slip tread surfaces
- ✓Handrail-ready construction
- ✓Grade and drainage tie-in
Every one of those items is part of the price we quote, not an upsell we spring on you halfway through. When we scope your steps & stairways, we spell out exactly what is included so there are no surprises on the invoice and no corners cut where you cannot see them. If your project needs something not on this list, we will tell you up front and price it separately rather than quietly leaving it out to make the number look better.
Recent steps & stairways projects
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How the job runs
We keep the process simple and predictable so you always know what is happening and what comes next. Here is how a steps & stairways job runs with Ten Four, from the first call to the final walkthrough, with the owner reachable at every step.
Steps that move are dangerous. We build a compacted footing base so risers stay put through freeze-thaw instead of tipping and separating.
Every riser is set to the same height. Inconsistent risers are the number-one cause of trips on outdoor stairs, and code and safety both demand they match.
Treads are set in granite, bluestone or block with surfaces that hold traction wet or icy, and pitched slightly so water sheds instead of pooling and freezing.
Construction is handrail-ready where needed and tied into the surrounding grade and drainage so runoff never undermines the base.
What drives the price
Honest answer: steps & stairways are priced by the job, not off a rate card, because no two properties are the same. Anyone who quotes you a firm price over the phone without seeing the site is guessing, and that guess usually turns into a change order later. We would rather walk the property, understand exactly what you want, and give you a real written number. A few of the things that move the price up or down:
The number of steps and the total rise
Material — granite, bluestone or block
How much excavation and footing the grade requires
Handrails and any landing or wall work
When to schedule
Hardscape can go in almost any frost-free month, but spring and early fall book up first, so the smart move is to get on the schedule a season ahead. Our calendar for steps & stairways fills up fastest in spring and early fall, so the sooner you reach out, the more flexibility you have on timing. If you are planning ahead, we are happy to get you on the schedule early and confirm the details closer to the date.
The crew and the equipment
Every steps & stairways job is run by Seth and our own crew, not subcontractors, with the equipment and materials matched to the work in front of us. The person who quotes your job is the person on site while it is built, so nothing gets lost between the estimate and the finished result. We show up with the right machines for the job, keep the site clean while we work, and leave it the way we would want our own property left. We source our materials from suppliers we have worked with for years, so what goes into your steps & stairways is the same quality we would put on our own homes, not the cheapest thing available that week.
Our service area
Our yard is in Wrentham, so steps & stairways in Wrentham, Norfolk, Franklin, Foxboro, Plainville, Medway and Bellingham are close-to-home work for us, not a drive we pad the estimate to cover. We know the clay-heavy New England soil, the frost depth that decides how we build, and the freeze-thaw that punishes anything built shallow or drained poorly. We live and work in the same towns you do. If you ever need us back, we are only a short drive away. We also care what the neighbors think of the work, because they are our neighbors too.
About your estimate
Your steps & stairways estimate is free and in writing, with the scope spelled out line by line — no vague allowances that balloon once the work is underway. Seth walks the property with you before we quote it, listens to what you are actually trying to solve, and puts a real number on paper. If something changes once we open up the site, you hear about it before we do the work, not after. We will also tell you honestly if a smaller, cheaper approach would serve you just as well — we would rather do the right-sized job and earn the next one than oversell you once.
Why a local owner-operator
Seth Dias owns Ten Four and is on the job, not just on the estimate, so the person accountable for your steps & stairways is the person actually doing it. We have worked in these towns since 2012 and built a five-star Google reputation the honest way, one finished job at a time. A big franchise can send a different crew every visit; with us, you get the same face, the same standards and someone who still has to see you at the hardware store next week. That accountability is the whole point of hiring a local owner-operator. Our name is on the truck, on the estimate and on the reputation. Cutting a corner on your steps & stairways is never worth it to us.
Why choose Ten Four for Steps & Stairways
There are plenty of people who will quote you steps & stairways. Here is what you get with Ten Four that you do not get everywhere else:
- ✓Done by our own crew — Ten Four Landscape & Construction does not subcontract steps & stairways; Seth Dias walks the property and stays on the job.
- ✓Built for New England weather — every steps & stairways job accounts for frost, drainage and our clay-and-sand soils.
- ✓Everything in writing — a free written estimate with the scope spelled out: compacted footing base, granite, bluestone or block, consistent riser heights and more.
- ✓One call, one invoice — steps & stairways coordinated with the rest of your property so nothing is redone later.
- ✓Local since 2012 — the same owner-operator, serving Wrentham, Norfolk, Franklin, Foxboro, Plainville, Medway and Bellingham from our Wrentham yard.
Signs it’s time for Steps & Stairways
- ✓Existing steps are uneven, tipping or separating
- ✓Treads pool water or ice over in winter
- ✓Risers are different heights and feel unsafe
- ✓A grade change needs a safe, permanent stairway
Steps & Stairways questions we get
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Steps & Stairways across the towns we serve
Related services: Patios & Walkways, Retaining Walls, Water Drainage Solutions — or see all our services.
At the end of the day, steps & stairways are an investment in your property, and you deserve to know it was done by people who will stand behind it. We treat every job — large or small — as if the next customer is going to drive by and judge our work by it, because in these towns, they usually do. That is how we have grown almost entirely on referrals and repeat business, and it is why we are comfortable putting everything in writing before we start.
Ready to talk about steps & stairways? Call (508) 505-5416, Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm, or request a free written estimate and Seth will walk your property himself.
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