Winter Salt & Ice Damage Repair for Flagstone, Brick & Concrete Walkways, Porches & Steps in Montgomery County, MD

After heavy winter freezes in Montgomery County, many homeowners are noticing cracked concrete steps, loose flagstone walkways, deteriorating brick mortar, and sinking porch sections.

Freeze-thaw cycles, snow removal, and de-icing salt exposure can cause serious structural damage to:

• Flagstone walkways
• Natural stone porches
• Brick entry steps
• Concrete steps
• Front stoops
• Masonry landings

We provide structural masonry repair services throughout Potomac, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Olney, Germantown, Clarksburg, North Potomac, North Bethesda, Montgomery Village, and Chevy Chase.

Why Winter Damages Walkways, Porches & Steps in Maryland

Montgomery County experiences repeated freeze-thaw cycles during winter. Water penetrates joints and cracks in flagstone, brick, and concrete surfaces. When temperatures drop, the water freezes and expands — pushing materials upward. When it thaws, voids form underneath, causing settlement and structural instability.

Salt accelerates erosion, especially on flagstone and brick mortar joints. Homes in Olney, Clarksburg, and Germantown often experience soil movement that contributes to shifting walkways and sinking porch steps.

Common Winter Damage Problems We Repair

Uneven or Sunken Walkways

Settlement beneath stone walkways, brick paths, and concrete walkways caused by erosion or base failure.

Cracked Concrete Steps

Freeze expansion widens small cracks in concrete steps into structural fractures.

Loose Flagstone

Deteriorated mortar or base movement causes stones to shift and become unsafe.

Deteriorating Brick Mortar

Salt exposure breaks down mortar joints in brick steps and porches over time.

Spalling Concrete

Surface flaking on concrete porches and steps caused by freeze-thaw stress.

Sinking Porch Sections

Drainage problems undermine stone porches and masonry entryways.

Our Structural Repair Process

1. Careful removal of damaged flagstone, brick or concrete
2. Inspection of soil and base conditions
3. Rebuilding and compacting a proper structural base
4. Resetting materials at correct pitch and alignment
5. Repointing and restoring deteriorated mortar joints
6. Correcting drainage slope when necessary

We focus on long-term structural durability — not cosmetic patching.

Serving Montgomery County Communities

We repair masonry walkways, porches and steps in:

• Potomac
• Bethesda
• Silver Spring
• Gaithersburg
• Olney
• Germantown
• Clarksburg
• North Potomac
• North Bethesda
• Montgomery Village
• Chevy Chase

Many homes in these communities feature older flagstone patios, brick walkways, and concrete entry structures that require proper structural correction rather than temporary patching.