Squeaky Stair Repair in Sutton

Is there anything more startling than a loud squeak from the stairs in the middle of the night? Or maybe it's that one creaky step that announces every trip to the kitchen. You don't have to live with it! As your local Sutton flooring guy, I've been helping folks around town fix those annoying noises for years. It's a common problem, especially in our older homes, but it's one we can definitely solve. We'll get your stairs feeling solid and sounding silent again.

What's Making All That Racket?

It's funny how such a big part of your home can make such a pesky noise. Most squeaks aren't a sign of a major problem, but they sure are annoying. Usually, it's just wood doing what wood does. Over time, changes in humidity cause the wooden parts of your staircase—the treads (what you step on) and the risers (the vertical part)—to shrink and expand. This creates tiny gaps. When you step on the tread, it rubs against the riser or the stringer (the side board), and that's the squeak you hear. Sometimes it's a loose nail or a gap that's opened up underneath.

Finding the exact source is the key to a lasting fix. Just sticking a shim in there is often a temporary solution that can even make things worse. We take the time to properly diagnose the issue before we start any work.

Our Simple, Effective Repair Process

Fixing squeaky stairs doesn't have to be a huge, messy project. Our whole goal is to silence the noise with as little fuss as possible. First, we'll walk the stairs with you to pinpoint exactly which steps are the culprits. Then, we'll figure out the best way to tackle it. If we can get access from underneath (like from a basement), that's often the easiest way to secure everything. We can add glue and brace the treads and risers without touching the top of your stairs.

If there's no access from below, no worries at all! We have special tools and techniques to work from the top. We can use counter-sunk screws and special adhesives to lock the components together tightly, eliminating that friction. We're experts at doing this neatly, whether your stairs are hardwood, painted, or even carpeted. When we're done, the only thing you'll notice is the beautiful sound of silence.