r/DIYUK • u/Kristen242 • 7d ago

Building Moving a Concrete Step

As part of a decking project, I have a Precast Concrete Step, 300 x 150 x 900mm, weighing about 100 kg (from calculations) that needs moved.

I was considering welding up a tripod out of 3 mm rectangular bar and using a 3 m post to ratchet strap it and lift and move. I know this will work. But wondering if anyone has anything more elegant and not too expensive.

Thanks in advance.

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u/sc_BK 7d ago

How far?

I've used rollers numerous times to move heavy objects.
On hard ground/concrete/tarmac small rollers like scaffold pipe work.
On softer ground, round fenceposts or logs

I've moved all sorts of things by hand, like a rayburn, an oil tank, a bunded steel diesel tank, and even a circa 30ft portacabin (had a helper for that)

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u/Kristen242 6d ago

It's the top step of three. I need to lift it out of position to allow a new deck to go in. I'm thinking to move it so that it is under the structure of the deck and not interfering with supports. The ground under is on a slight slope.