Should I fix this before I sell?

[kitkat]

I need to get some opinions on whether or not I should fix my squeaky subfloors. I am considering listing my house and am trying to get it in the best possible condition. The house is only 8 years old but on the second story the floor in the master bedroom has started to squeak. We’ve tried to repair it by driving screws through the carpet but this did not work. The carpet is in good condition and so we are not considering replacing the carpet which would make the job simple. My husband and I disagree on whether this is a repair that should be done before listing. He sees it as a big pain to do, I see it as necessary:)… Appreciate any opinions and also any recommendations on who could do this type of repair, including reinstalling the carpet.

[MANmom]

There is a very simple fix for this; there are screws specially designed that have a “double head”, like a small head with an additional mushroom head on top. You simply drive the screw into the subfloor, then using a tool like a screwdriver, you break off the mushroom head of the screw, leaving the first head in the subfloor and under the carpet and you can’t see it…simple fix! The screw is designed to break off and leave the rest of the screw in place. Good luck.

[MANmom]

There is a very simple fix for this; there are screws specially designed that have a “double head”, like a small head with an additional mushroom head on top. You simply drive the screw into the subfloor, then using a tool like a screwdriver, you break off the mushroom head of the screw, leaving the first head in the subfloor and under the carpet and you can’t see it…simple fix! The screw is designed to break off and leave the rest of the screw in place. Good luck.

[MANmom]

There is a very simple fix for this; there are screws specially designed that have a “double head”, like a small head with an additional mushroom head on top. You simply drive the screw into the subfloor, then using a tool like a screwdriver, you break off the mushroom head of the screw, leaving the first head in the subfloor and under the carpet and you can’t see it…simple fix! The screw is designed to break off and leave the rest of the screw in place. Good luck.

[MANmom]

There is a very simple fix for this; there are screws specially designed that have a “double head”, like a small head with an additional mushroom head on top. You simply drive the screw into the subfloor, then using a tool like a screwdriver, you break off the mushroom head of the screw, leaving the first head in the subfloor and under the carpet and you can’t see it…simple fix! The screw is designed to break off and leave the rest of the screw in place. Good luck.

[MANmom]

There is a very simple fix for this; there are screws specially designed that have a “double head”, like a small head with an additional mushroom head on top. You simply drive the screw into the subfloor, then using a tool like a screwdriver, you break off the mushroom head of the screw, leaving the first head in the subfloor and under the carpet and you can’t see it…simple fix! The screw is designed to break off and leave the rest of the screw in place. Good luck.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

I have the same problem and have the above mentioned “simple fix” screws and tools. The problem is finding the joists which i have been unsuccessful at. I have a pretty good (new) stud finder with deep scan but its impossible to find the joists and this tool mentions that you must screw into the joists to secure the wood planks below the carpet, tightening up the subfloor and eliminating the squeak. Maybe im doing something wrong.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

I have the same problem and have the above mentioned “simple fix” screws and tools. The problem is finding the joists which i have been unsuccessful at. I have a pretty good (new) stud finder with deep scan but its impossible to find the joists and this tool mentions that you must screw into the joists to secure the wood planks below the carpet, tightening up the subfloor and eliminating the squeak. Maybe im doing something wrong.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

I have the same problem and have the above mentioned “simple fix” screws and tools. The problem is finding the joists which i have been unsuccessful at. I have a pretty good (new) stud finder with deep scan but its impossible to find the joists and this tool mentions that you must screw into the joists to secure the wood planks below the carpet, tightening up the subfloor and eliminating the squeak. Maybe im doing something wrong.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

I have the same problem and have the above mentioned “simple fix” screws and tools. The problem is finding the joists which i have been unsuccessful at. I have a pretty good (new) stud finder with deep scan but its impossible to find the joists and this tool mentions that you must screw into the joists to secure the wood planks below the carpet, tightening up the subfloor and eliminating the squeak. Maybe im doing something wrong.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

I have the same problem and have the above mentioned “simple fix” screws and tools. The problem is finding the joists which i have been unsuccessful at. I have a pretty good (new) stud finder with deep scan but its impossible to find the joists and this tool mentions that you must screw into the joists to secure the wood planks below the carpet, tightening up the subfloor and eliminating the squeak. Maybe im doing something wrong.

[sdduuuude]

I would guess it is probably be worth doing. If I were a buyer, I would notice that for sure and be worried.

Taking up carpet and putting the same carpet back down isn’t really all that costly for a professional installer.

Possible to get to it from underneath? Remove the drywall on the ceiling, put in glue and shim shingles. Maybe some johnson paste wax and a grease gun.

[sdduuuude]

I would guess it is probably be worth doing. If I were a buyer, I would notice that for sure and be worried.

Taking up carpet and putting the same carpet back down isn’t really all that costly for a professional installer.

Possible to get to it from underneath? Remove the drywall on the ceiling, put in glue and shim shingles. Maybe some johnson paste wax and a grease gun.

[sdduuuude]

I would guess it is probably be worth doing. If I were a buyer, I would notice that for sure and be worried.

Taking up carpet and putting the same carpet back down isn’t really all that costly for a professional installer.

Possible to get to it from underneath? Remove the drywall on the ceiling, put in glue and shim shingles. Maybe some johnson paste wax and a grease gun.

[sdduuuude]

I would guess it is probably be worth doing. If I were a buyer, I would notice that for sure and be worried.

Taking up carpet and putting the same carpet back down isn’t really all that costly for a professional installer.

Possible to get to it from underneath? Remove the drywall on the ceiling, put in glue and shim shingles. Maybe some johnson paste wax and a grease gun.

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