Project · Rowley, MA · October 2026
Stone front steps and a walkway for a Rowley ranch house
In October 2026 we replaced a low concrete step and a cracked asphalt path at a Rowley ranch house with wide blue-gray stone front steps, a landing at the door and a stone slab walkway. Here is the job, before and after.
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The Job
From a cracked path to stone steps and a walkway
Our newest Rowley job is the front entry of a ranch house. On October 7, 2026 the entry had a low two-tier white concrete step and a cracked asphalt path running along the house. On October 19, 2026 it had wide blue-gray stone front steps with a landing at the door, and a stone slab walkway leading to them.
The close photo shows the steps and landing in stone, with a planter urn holding a fern on each side of the door. The walkway photo shows the slabs running along the front of the house toward the driveway. We describe only what the photos show; more stone paths and stairs are on our walkways and stairs page.
If your steps are worn, cracked or too small for the door, send photos of the entry and the path. We also build stone and brick stairs for entries and garden grades, in Rowley and across the North Shore.
- Old white concrete step and cracked asphalt path replaced
- Wide blue-gray stone steps and landing
- Stone slab walkway along the house
Before and After
The entry on October 7 and October 19, 2026
Working in Rowley
Planning a project near the marsh
Mass Audubon lists Rowley among the towns of the Great Marsh, the largest contiguous stretch of salt marsh north of Long Island. If your lot is near marsh, a river or other wetland, ask the Town of Rowley what applies before design starts. The general digging and wetlands rules are on Hardscaping and Masonry.
We work in Rowley from our base at 74 Essex Ave in Gloucester and have served the North Shore since 2005. Google shows a 4.9 rating from 36 ratings for George Hardscaping.
74 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930Questions
Questions about this project
Can you replace worn steps and a cracked path in one job?
Yes. Our Rowley job replaced an old concrete step and a cracked asphalt path with stone steps and a stone slab walkway. Send photos of the entry and the path and we will talk through what could change.
How long did the Rowley job take?
The before photos are dated October 7, 2026 and the finished photos October 19, 2026. Every entry is different, so we give a timeline for your job after we see it.
What should I send for a Rowley estimate?
Send a wide photo of the area, your address and a note on what you want the space to do. Mention any ledge, wet ground or nearby marsh, then use the form below or call (781) 222-0805.
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