ProfessionalWooden Step Repair

Cracked or rotted wooden steps at a front entrance or back door are a hazard every time someone walks in or out. We replace the failed treads, check the stringers for rot, and secure everything so the steps are firm, level, and safe to use in all weather.

Also known as: wooden step repair, exterior step repair, replace wooden steps, front step repair, porch step repair, wood stair repair, wooden stair tread replacement, wood step fix

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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

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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.

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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

Good to know

Wooden Step Repair — 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.

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