Carpeted stairways provide any home with a warm and inviting sense of coziness that simply can't be beat. Not only do carpeted stairs reduce noise for occupants traveling up and down the levels of the home, but they also add a softness to the surrounding area. Like any other part of the home, however, issues can arise where a repair service will be needed for the carpet. By taking a few factors into consideration, one can get a better idea as to what to expect as far as repair goes. Not only will the age of the carpet be a factor in determining the repair job, but how much use the area in question obtains on a regular basis will be as well. 

Age of the carpet must always be considered before choosing to hire a carpet stair repair service. This consideration will be extremely helpful in determining how large or small the overall repair job will be. Carpets that are long past due for switching out may be thrown out altogether and replaced with new carpet. Carpets that are newer can simply be repaired in the exact spots that need attention. Aging carpets that are only repaired in the damaged areas will eventually fall apart in other areas as well. Replacing the carpet in these cases or eliminating them altogether will save the owner time and money in the long run. 

The usual wear and tear that the stairway carpet receives is also an important factor in determining the extent of repair. Areas such as the base of stairs or the entrances to bedrooms and bathrooms will obviously incur far greater foot traffic than other lesser-travelled spots. When damage has been noticed in any of these areas, it is best to also examine other high-traffic areas to ensure that damage has not occurred elsewhere. Reinforcing these areas and completing additional minute repairs will ensure that future problems do not arise. With areas that are particularly prone to receiving damage on a regular basis, the installation of an area rug may also be an excellent addition to the troublesome spot. 

Over time, it will become easier to identify what type of repair will be needed for the stairs. When considering factors such as age and how much wear and tear the carpet receives, a more solid decision can be made to exactly what extent the repair itself will entail. For projects that seem like a larger problem than just what meets the eye, replacement of the carpet may be necessary. For areas that seem to always have an issue, a closer look at how much foot traffic it incurs will be extremely helpful.