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Base for step

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I’m laying a new paved area outside these doors. Finished floor level will be 4 courses below damp ( which is also where the wooden door cill is) the paved area will be layer on a sub base of crushed hardcore and type one. I then need a step 2 courses below damp. My question is what would you build the 2 courses of bricks off for the step? Can I build straight off the sub base. Or does it def need a concrete pad under to build the step off
Cost is not relevant as I have enough materials already here to do it either way, nor am I worried about my time.
What would you / a builder do?

Many thanks

Mark
 

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If you don't want it to crack or move you need a small concrete found for the bricks. A pad would be best but strip found would be fine. You answered your own question saying you have enough time and materials. Do it properly and do it once

I had a building business for 18 years and wouldn't have even contemplated building off a sub base but it's your choice of course
 
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