Marblehead, MA · Essex County
Stone steps, patios and fire pit areas in Marblehead, MA
In Marblehead we have set floating granite steps lit with LED strips, laid antique granite in a reclaimed brick herringbone and run bluestone steps from a patio down to a fire pit. We are George Hardscaping, at 74 Essex Ave in Gloucester.
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Marblehead Steps
Three sets of steps, each a different job
Floating granite lit with LED strips. We recently completed a Marblehead project with floating granite steps highlighted by LED strips. Strips placed discreetly under the lip of each tread make the steps look as if they float on planes of light, and the effect was stunning, especially when viewed from inside the home.
Antique granite in a reclaimed brick herringbone. A Marblehead client wanted the pairing of granite and brick that suits older New England houses. We installed granite steps with antique-finished treads, then surrounded them with reclaimed brick pavers in a herringbone pattern.
Bluestone from the patio down to a fire pit. We installed a series of bluestone steps descending from the main patio to a cozy fire pit area below. Using the same bluestone for both spaces created a unified design that gently guided visitors through the landscape.
Our Marblehead paver patio and path is on the patio page, and the terraced fire pit with a curved seat wall is on the fire pit page.
74 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930“The combination of materials tells a story about our home’s history while ensuring it will stand strong for generations to come.”
A Marblehead client, after the granite and reclaimed brick job above. Tell us what your entry should say about the house.
Marblehead Clients
More from Marblehead homeowners
“The lighting made all the difference,” shared one Marblehead homeowner. Another said: “Our stone fire pit completely changed how we use our backyard.”
Google shows a 4.9 rating from 36 ratings for George Hardscaping, and we have served the North Shore since 2005.
74 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930From the Blog
Guides for steps and walkways
- StepsBuild stone steps: the complete guide
- MaterialsChoosing the best material for entry steps
- WalkwaysHow to lay a cobblestone walkway
- RepairStone step repair
Questions
Marblehead patio and steps questions
Do I need a permit for a patio or steps in Marblehead?
Check with the Marblehead Building Department. Our Marblehead patio guide lists that as the permit step and notes that historic district considerations may affect a project, so ask about your address.
Which stone should run from a patio to a lower fire pit?
One stone for the whole route. Using the same bluestone on both levels made the route read as one design.
Can stone steps be lit from below?
Yes. LED strips under each tread are one option, and small pathway lights along the sides are a simpler way to light steps that already exist, according to our stone stairs guide.
How do I begin a Marblehead job?
Call (781) 222-0805 or use the form below. Give the address and say which windows look onto the steps or patio, because we have found the view from inside matters.
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