Singapore · From $350
Broken Stair Tread Repair in Singapore
A cracked or broken stair tread is a trip hazard that gets worse every time someone steps on it. We repair broken timber stair treads across Singapore: split strips, snapped nosings, pieces that have popped out and treads that rock underfoot. Damaged pieces are cut out and replaced with matching timber, then sanded flush and varnished. Repairs start from $350.
What's included
- Inspection of every step for loose and hollow treads
- Broken, split or missing pieces cut out cleanly
- Old adhesive scraped back to a sound base
- New matching timber glued and pinned in
- Nosing re-shaped to the original profile
- Sanded flush, colour-matched and varnished
Signs you need this
- A visible crack or split along the tread
- A piece of the nosing chipped off or missing
- Strips that have lifted, popped or rattle
- A tread that rocks or dips when you stand on it
- Splinters coming off the edge of a step
Strip-clad treads vs solid treads
Many Singapore staircases are concrete steps clad with timber strips or parquet. On these, a broken strip is lifted out and replaced on its own, so the repair is small and quick. Solid timber treads, common in landed homes and older shophouses, are one thick board per step. If a solid tread is split right through, we replace the whole tread, cut and finished to match the rest.
Why stair treads break
- Glue failure from humidity, so pieces move and snap at the edges
- Heavy objects dropped on the nosing during moving
- Water damage that softens the timber
- Termite damage hidden under the finish
- Old repairs done with filler that has cracked out
Broken Tread Repair cost
| Service | Price (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Broken stair tread repair | From $350* |
| Whole tread replacement (solid timber) | Quoted after inspection |
| Polishing the flight afterwards | From $350 per flight* |
*Indicative starting rates. Final price depends on the number of steps, the condition of the stairs, the repairs needed and the finish you choose. A flight is one run of steps between floors, up to about 16 steps. The price we confirm on WhatsApp is the price you pay.
Timeline
- Wait to start
- Usually 3 to 7 days after you confirm
- Time on site
- 1 to 3 broken treads: about half a day, plus 24 hours for glue before final varnish
How a job works
- WhatsApp us 3 or 4 photos of your stairs: the whole flight, a close-up of the damage and the most-used step.
- Get a price. We reply with an estimate the same day, or visit within 1 to 3 days to check for loose treads.
- Book a date. Jobs usually start 3 to 7 days after you confirm.
- We repair first, then polish or sand and varnish, in stages so you can still use the stairs.
- Inspect together and pay by PayNow or bank transfer once you're happy.
Before we arrive
- Clear anything stored on the steps and the landing.
- Remove stair runners, mats and baby gates.
- Tell us about loose, clicking or damaged steps you've noticed.
- Plan where pets and young children will be during the work.
- If this is your only staircase, tell us so we can plan the stages.
Aftercare
Avoid dragging furniture down the stairs, and fix loose strips early: one loose piece usually loosens its neighbours.
- Staircases onlyRepairs, polishing, sanding, staining
- Price before workConfirmed on WhatsApp
- From $350 per flightRepairs from $350
- Use your stairsWork done in stages
Broken Tread Repair photos from recent jobs
Real photos from our recent staircase jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Is a broken stair tread dangerous?
It can be. A loose or cracked tread can shift under weight, and a broken nosing can catch a heel. Avoid the step and get it repaired as soon as you can.
Can you replace just one piece of a stair tread?
Yes, on strip or parquet-clad stairs we replace only the broken pieces. On solid treads, small chips are spliced and a split tread is replaced as a whole.
Will the repair be visible?
New timber looks lighter at first. We stain it to match and varnish it. For the most even look, polish the whole flight at the same visit.
How much does it cost to fix a broken stair tread?
Broken tread repairs start from $350. Several broken treads, a full solid-tread replacement or termite damage are quoted after we see them.
Other staircase services
Staircase Polishing
Buff, clean and re-varnish worn timber stairs in a day. From $350 per flight.
From $350 per flightWood Staircase Repair
Loose, creaky, broken or damaged treads and nosings repaired with matching timber.
From $350Dog-Chewed Stairs
Chewed nosings, claw marks and pet stains repaired and refinished.
From $350Scratch & Dent Repair
Scuffs, scratches, dents and gouges in timber stairs removed or filled.
From $350Discoloured Stairs
Grey worn paths, sun fade, black water marks and yellowed varnish restored.
From $350Sanding & Varnishing
For worn-through stairs: sanded to bare timber, sealed and varnished like new.
Quoted after inspectionParquet Staircase
Parquet and strip-timber clad steps and landings polished to match your floors.
From $350 per flightStaining & Colour Change
Walnut, dark or two-tone treads with white risers, tested on a patch first.
Quoted after inspectionWant your staircase fixed and looking new again?
Send 3 or 4 photos of your stairs on WhatsApp, including a close-up of the damage, and get a price, usually the same day.