Singapore · From $350
Dog-Chewed Staircase Repair in Singapore
Puppies love the edge of a wooden step: it's at mouth height, it smells of the family, and it's easy to grip. The result is a row of chewed nosings, splinters and bare wood. Older dogs leave claw scratches on the treads and the odd urine stain on the landing. We repair dog-chewed stairs across Singapore by filling shallow chew marks, splicing new timber into deep ones, and refinishing so the steps look whole again. Repairs start from $350.
Pet damage we repair
- Chewed nosings and step edges cut back and spliced with new timber
- Shallow chew marks filled, shaped and sanded
- Claw scratches on treads sanded out
- Pet urine stains treated, or the stained pieces replaced
- Colour-matched stain and hard-wearing PU varnish
- Optional satin or anti-slip finish that hides future scratches better
Signs you need this
- Tooth marks and splinters along the front edge of steps
- Bare, light-coloured wood showing through the varnish
- Rounded or missing corners on the bottom steps
- Fine criss-cross scratches across the treads
- Dark rings or black patches where a pet has had accidents
Filling or splicing?
If the chewing has only scuffed the surface or taken off a few millimetres, we fill, shape and sand the nosing back to its profile. Where the dog has bitten deep into the edge, filler won't hold under feet, so we cut the damaged part back to sound timber and glue in a new piece of matching wood. It is then rounded to match the other nosings, stained and varnished.
Stopping it happening again
- Use a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs while your puppy is teething
- Give chew toys and rotate them so they stay interesting
- A bitter-taste spray on the nosings for a few weeks after the repair
- Satin varnish shows claw scratches less than high gloss
- Keep claws trimmed to reduce scratching on the treads
Dog-Chewed Stairs cost
| Service | Price (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Dog-chew repair (nosings, edges) | From $350* |
| Claw-scratch removal and polish, whole flight | From $350 per flight* |
| Pet urine stain replacement | Quoted after inspection |
*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
- A few chewed nosings: half a day, plus 24 hours before the final coat
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
Keep the dog off the repaired steps for 48 hours while the varnish hardens, and use a gate until the teething stage is over.
- Staircases onlyRepairs, polishing, sanding, staining
- Price before workConfirmed on WhatsApp
- From $350 per flightRepairs from $350
- Use your stairsWork done in stages
Dog-Chewed Stairs photos from recent jobs
Real photos from our recent staircase jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Can chewed wooden stairs be repaired without replacing them?
Yes. Shallow chew marks are filled and sanded. Deeper chewing is cut back and spliced with new timber. Replacing the whole tread is rarely needed.
How much does it cost to repair dog-chewed stairs?
Dog-chew repairs start from $350, depending on how many steps are chewed and how deep. Polishing the whole flight afterwards starts from $350 per flight.
Can you remove dog urine stains from timber stairs?
Light marks can sometimes be sanded out. Where urine has turned the timber black, the stain goes deep into the wood, so we replace the affected pieces.
Will my dog chew the new timber?
It can. Use a gate and bitter-taste spray until the habit stops. We can also apply a harder, extra coat of varnish on the nosings.
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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.