Wooden Step Repair in Charleston, SC
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Licensed & Insured · Serving the Charleston area
What’s included
- Remove cracked, rotted, or unstable wooden step treads
- Check stringers and risers for rot or structural failure
- Cut and fit replacement treads from pressure-treated lumber
- Fasten with exterior screws or galvanized nails
- Check the step landing and anchor the bottom step to prevent shifting
How it works
Remove failed treads
We pry up old treads carefully, inspect the stringers underneath, and probe for any rot that's spread past the tread itself.
Replace and fasten
We cut new treads to match the existing run depth, fit them tight, and fasten with exterior-grade screws at every stringer crossing.
Test and check the full structure
We load each step with full body weight and check that the landing at the bottom and top is solid before calling it done.
Problems we fix
- Treads rotted from years of water sitting on the end grain where no sealer was applied
- Stringers that have notched too deep and cracked under loading
- Steps that bounce because the stringers are undersized for the span
- Bottom step that has sunk or shifted because it was sitting on soil
Wooden Step Repair in Charleston — FAQ
Should I use pressure-treated wood for replacement treads?
Yes, always for exterior steps. Ground contact-rated pressure-treated lumber handles moisture exposure and won't rot at the same rate as standard pine.
What if the stringer is also rotted?
We probe stringers when we pull treads. Minor surface rot can be treated with borate preservative; compromised structural sections need a new sister stringer alongside the old one.
Can you match the existing step profile?
We match depth and thickness. Rounded nosing requires a router pass or a routed tread stock — we'll note it if your existing treads have a special profile.
How do I keep the new treads from rotting?
Prime all cut ends before installation, and apply a penetrating exterior sealer or paint within the first season. Annual maintenance of the finish is the best long-term protection.
Wooden Step Repair across Charleston
Charleston's humid subtropical climate, salt air and active storm season are tough on homes — swollen doors, rusting hardware, mildew-prone caulk and storm-loosened trim are all common. Downtown's historic houses add original plaster walls and tight, detailed millwork, while West Ashley and the islands bring newer builds with their own quirks. Our pros are comfortable with both.
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