Close and common stair
Close walls
A key part of the building structure, check for bulging walls and separation cracks.
Balusters and handrails
An important safety feature, check for loose or missing balusters and shakiness.
Front and back close doors
Doors don't just add security but can also help to keep the close warm.
Stairs
An important part of the building structure, cracked stairs can indicate urgent problems.
Front door to flat
A balance between security, preventing the spread of fire and enabling emergency access and exit.
3. Balusters and handrails
An important safety feature, check for loose or missing balusters and shakiness.
Maintaing and repairing stairs
4. Skylights and cupolas
Providing light to the stair, they can suffer from leaks.
Find out how to stop them leaking
5. Front and back close doors
Doors don't just add security but can also help to keep the close warm.
6. Stairs
An important part of the building structure, cracked stairs can indicate urgent problems.
Maintaining and re-treading stairs
8. Front door to flat
A balance between security, preventing the spread of fire and enabling emergency access and exit.