So, I bought this house a couple months ago, and need to figure out what to do about these steps. Obviously they don't line up w the door, though I have no idea why. They also require taking a pretty big first step, which makes them impracticable for a doggy door, as the little dudes would fall on their faces, as well as not being able to get back inside.
Should I knock the old steps out and rebuild them? I was also thinking maybe building a wooden patio over them. I'm not really sure. I'm extremely bad at this kind of thing, and am kind of at a loss.
Ideas?
Knock out the concrete and build (2) steps out of wood or composite. Do it up to code, so possibly paying a contractor.
The steps should have a small landing (the flashing on the door that's sticking out should rest on it and you can see where there used to be a landing to the right). They should also have some handrails for accessibility and a good, grippy surface.
Don't underestimate the value of safe walkways, people die from short falls.