Stair Repair, Wichita KS

If you have a wooden staircase with paint or stain on the treads, and it's not protected by a runner, the paint or stain will naturally wear off over time, and the treads will have to be refinished. But if you're noticing paint that is bubbling, cracking, and peeling away in strips on vertical areas of a wooden structure like risers or no-contact areas like stair stringers, that is a cause for concern. It's actually an early warning sign of serious moisture damage because it means water is seeping into the wood and causing it to swell, which puts pressure on the paint from underneath and makes it lift, bubble, crack apart and peel away.

When this type of damage occurs on an outdoor structure that is exposed to rain and humidity, it's not all that surprising. But it's both confusing and alarming when it happens indoors because that moisture has to be coming from somewhere. Whether it's a hidden plumbing leak, a leaky roof, or some other issue that is letting excessive moisture into your house, the source needs to be found and fixed as soon as possible before it causes much worse damage than a bit of peeling paint.

Property owners sometimes ask us if stair repair or replacement is the best option for a damaged step structure. That really depends on the nature and extent of the problem—it's often not necessary to do a complete replacement unless the damage is widespread across the structure or the issue is related to faulty construction.

For example, we can replace just the railing if that's the damaged part or remove and replace individual damaged treads without affecting the rest of the structure. Or, there may be some superficial damage, such as peeling paint, that can be corrected with basic Wichita stair repair strategies. But if the damage needs extensive repairs or there are problems with the way the structure was originally constructed, a total replacement is likely going to be the most cost-effective way to deal with it.

Are you looking for reliable stair repair services in Wichita or nearby communities such as Derby, Bel Aire, or Eastborough? The trustworthy team at Mr. Handyman of the Wichita Metro Area is available to address all your improvement, maintenance, installation, and repair needs.

Contact our friendly customer service representatives today to learn more about our handyman services for your residential or commercial property or to book a convenient appointment for service.

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