Step Repairs Malden
Step Repairs Malden
If you have wooden steps, they will eventually start to rot and become loose, making them unsafe to use. The most commonplace for wooden steps is around the exterior of a house going up to a raised deck or porch. Steps can also be incorporated into a garden, next to a shed, or even inside your home as an alternative to a staircase.
It is important that steps are repaired before they become dangerous. Small holes in a step can be easily overlooked by people who have used the steps many times. The danger is that someone who is not familiar with the steps will put their foot through the hole and injure themselves. This could result in legal action against you if you own the property and someone gets injured on your property.
The best way to repair wooden steps is by replacing all of the rotten wood with new wood. This is because it can be very difficult to match the new wood to old, especially if it has been painted over. If you try to replace small sections of wood with the existing step, it might look good for a short time but will only last for a year or two before it starts to warp or rot again due to the existing damage.
United Masonry offers a range of maintenance packages as well as one-off repairs. Our experienced engineers can carry out repairs on all types of stairlift including straight and curved rail stairlifts. We also provide spare parts for all makes of stairlift, new straight stairlifts and reconditioned stairlifts at competitive prices.
If you would like to find out more about Step Repairs in Malden or want to receive a competitive quote for service or repairs, please call us today on or 617 685 9601 to fill in the form above with your details and requirements and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Step Installation and Renovation
Step installation and renovation is a complex process that requires many different steps. The first step is to decide what type of step or steps are needed for the staircase. The most common type of step installation is called the quarter turn step. Quarter turn is a term used to describe a quarter turn in the direction of the riser from one step to another. This allows for wide open spaces on the stairway as well as a secure place for each level to land on. There are other types of steps, but this is the most popular and preferred method of installation.
Steps can be installed into an existing staircase if they are completely removed, or they can be added to an existing staircase by building them on top of an already existing staircase with the same measurements. There are many different materials that have been used in the past for steps and stairs, but those days have long gone. Today’s stairs and steps are made out of aluminum, steel, wood, vinyl, or a combination of these materials depending on your preferences. Some people choose wood over other materials because it gives their home a warm feeling since wood tends to be more flexible than other materials when it comes to temperature changes.
United Masonry & Construction has been serving Malden and the surrounding areas for many years and we pride ourselves on our workmanship and quality.
Our services include
- Step Installation, Renovation, Repair
- Free Quotes
- Permanent & Sturdy Construction.