Worn carpeted stairs redone with new treads and nosing, winder steps included, and railings that stop wobbling for good.
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Carpet on stairs wears faster than anywhere else in a house. The front edge of each step takes every footstep, so the carpet goes thin and matted there first, then looks dirty no matter how often it is cleaned. Lots of builder homes from the 2000s and 2010s came with carpeted stairs, and many of them have reached that point. Redoing them with hard treads changes how the whole entry looks, and it is one of the biggest visual upgrades you can make inside a house without remodeling.
The work is mostly in the prep. Carpet, pad, tack strips and hundreds of staples come up, and every step gets checked for squeaks and loose spots, which are screwed down tight before anything covers them. Each tread and riser is then cut to fit its own step, because no two are quite the same. Winder steps, the pie-shaped ones at a turn, each get their own template. A stair nosing finishes the front edge of every tread, protecting it and giving your foot a sure edge.
Railings are the other half of the job. A wobbly handrail almost always traces back to a loose newel post, the big post at the bottom of the stairs or at the turn. Tightening the handrail alone does not hold. The fix is anchoring the newel to the framing with proper structural fasteners, then re-securing the rail and any loose balusters. We redo carpeted stairs in wood-look plank with metal nosing, and finish the landing to match so the two meet cleanly.
“I’d like to leave a positive review for this handyman. The work was completed on time, with high quality and great attention to detail. It’s clear there is a professional approach and responsibility for the result.”
The carpet, pad, tack strips and staples come off first, so the new treads sit on solid wood. Then each tread and riser is cut to its own step and finished with a nosing on the front edge. Going over carpet would leave the steps soft and uneven, so we never do that.
Winders are the pie-shaped steps where a staircase turns. Each one is a slightly different shape, so every winder gets templated and its tread cut to fit. They take the most time on a stair job, and they are where careful work shows the most.
Usually the newel post, the large post at the bottom or the turn, has worked loose from the framing, and every push on the rail levers against it. Tightening the rail alone does not last. Anchoring the newel properly, then re-securing the rail and balusters, makes it solid again.
Just about anything on the honey-do list. Repairs, drywall, trim carpentry, mounting, doors, fixtures, and outdoor assembly like basketball hoops. If you're not sure, just ask.
That's our favorite kind of call. Hand us the full list and we'll knock it all out in a single visit so you're not chasing down multiple contractors.
Yes. Every job comes with a warranty on the work, and we treat your home like our own. If something we did is not right, call or text (929) 701-0004.
We work across the Triangle: Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Clayton.
No. We do roof repairs only: leaks, missing or damaged shingles and loose flashing. For a full roof replacement you will want a roofing company.
Sunday through Thursday, 7 AM to 8 PM. Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM. We are closed on Saturday.
Yes. We mount TVs, including above a mantel, along with shelves, mirrors and wall decor. When you reach out, tell us the TV size and what the wall is made of.
Yes. We install in-ground hoops, including Goliath hoops. Send us the brand and model and a photo of where you want it.
Yes. We pull the old carpet off and install new treads, like the wood-look plank stairs in our gallery. We also fix loose railings and balusters.
Our number is (929) 701-0004 and our website is trianglehandyman-nc.com. Oleksii owns the business. Other local companies use similar names, so check the number before you book.
