Squeaky Stair Repair in Ajax

Are your stairs making more noise than your kids? It's a really common problem in homes all over Ajax, and boy, can it be annoying. That constant creak, groan, or squeak every time someone goes up or down can drive you crazy. You don't have to live with it, though. We're your local neighbors who specialize in fixing these noisy steps, restoring peace and quiet to your home without a huge fuss.

What's Causing All That Racket?

It might seem like a mystery, but stair squeaks almost always come down to one thing: friction. Your staircase is made of many wooden parts – the treads (what you step on), the risers (the vertical pieces), and the stringers (the sawtooth frame). Over time, as a house settles and the wood expands and contracts, gaps can form. When you step on a tread, it moves just enough to rub against a riser or a nail, and voilà... you get a squeak. It's not a sign of a bad house; it's just what happens with wood construction.

Finding the exact source of the friction is the key. Sometimes it's a loose tread, other times it's the board behind it. We've got the experience to pinpoint exactly where the movement is happening, which is the first step to making it stop for good.

How We Silence Your Stairs

Our process isn't about just hammering in a few nails and hoping for the best. We take a careful approach to find a lasting solution. First, we'll walk the stairs with you to identify every single problem spot. From there, we figure out the best way to secure the loose components without making a mess of your staircase.

Depending on whether your stairs are carpeted or have exposed hardwood, our techniques might change. We often use special snap-off screws that pull the tread down tight to the joist or stringer, and the head of the screw disappears from sight. For other situations, we might use construction adhesive injected into the gaps to create a solid, silent bond between the parts. The goal is always the same: stop the movement, stop the noise. We're committed to doing it right so you're not calling us back for the same squeak next year. Contact us at (647) 898-7839 to get started.