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The staircase is an important part of the house as it connects the upper and lower part of your home. This means it sees a lot of foot traffic. 

While wooden stairs are made durable to last for a long time, it’s still susceptible to wear and tear as people move up and down on a daily basis. 

To maintain a strong staircase and keep your family safe, here are some tell-tale signs that your stairs are in need of simple or major repairs. 

Squeaky stairs 

It’s annoying to have creaking but you can’t avoid having squeaky stairs over time. As people go up and down the stairs, parts loosen up, forming gaps between the stair riser and tread. But don’t fret, this one’s an easy fix. First, you need to find where the squeak comes from. This would be easier to find if you have access to the underside of your stairs. Once you’ve found it, use carpenter glue to fill the space. 

Unsecured handrail 

Handrails provide support to people going up and down the stairs, and prevents injurious fall. They are usually supported by posts or mounted directly on walls. So when handrails are detached or not securely placed, this could pose danger to people using the stairs. Luckily, this is also an easy fix. You just need to tighten screws where the handrail is attached to to keep it in place. 

Damaged by pet 

Pets can cause damage to your stairs by scratching or chewing on the wood. While it doesn’t really pose any danger, it’s not a good sight on your staircase. You can try sanding or re-staining the damaged part to make it look good as new.  

Loose tread 

When squeaky stairs are not addressed immediately, this could lead to loose stair treads. This issue causes more creaks and stair movement. Unless fixed, this could become a serious problem so it’s best to fix this immediately. You can do this without professional help. Fixing this would be easier if you can access the underside of your stairs, But if you’re not confident you can address the problem on your own, it’s better to leave the job to the professionals. 

Wobbly post 

Like loosened handrails, wobbly posts can pose danger to anyone using the stairs. But more often than not, this problem requires a new post to be installed, and this requires the help of an experienced carpenter. 

Water damage 

Water damage in any part of your home is troublesome. And when your stairs get water damage, you’ll see warping of the wood. This requires immediate attention and professional help to be able to assess the extent of the damage. 

Broken treads or risers 

Cracked treads usually occur when it lacks support, or when there is change in humidity. However, this problem cannot be fixed by just gluing the pieces together. Repairing or replacing the damaged step needs to happen as soon as possible so as not to cause more damage to your staircase.  

When it comes to stair problems, iStairs can provide you with the expertise you need. We serve locations across Northern California with a toolkit of expertise, creative vision, and quality hardware. Tell us your problem by visiting or giving us a call, and we’ll restore your stairs in no time.