Brick/Concrete stair case on sloped side of home

3/9/2017 at 9:55:58 AM

Dan,

Great to see you are wanting to get the correct advice.

As for the stairs, i would surely get the advice from a concrete contractor as well as your local engineer. I know engineers may be expensive but they will ensure it is done to code and also some liability falls on them.

Your A/C unit in my opinion can rest on a concrete poured slab. Make sure you have a proper base under it. You may consider having it hung off the house as it will likely be cheaper and offers more flexibility as far as working around it later.

Rod C

3/9/2017 at 10:09:08 AM

Hello,

Because you are cutting away the foundation for this stair case you will need to get a permit and the part that sucks engineered drawings.

The hardest part of this job is dealing with the city and engineers. The stairs and cutting the hole are all straight forward. We do about 10 a year. As for the ac I would definitely recommend hanging it off the foundation like rod said a few hundred dollars compared to 5 6 hundred.

Hope this has helped and feel free to ask any questions.

3/9/2017 at 12:30:53 PM

Thanks very much for the info.

3/9/2017 at 5:30:59 PM

Hi Dan,

Yes you will require an Engineers report, before you contact a Concrete Forming Company. The Engineer will check your water table and advise about a possible drain under the stairs or in a pit?. Drainage tile around the house may have to be altered, size of wall required etc.

Good Luck!