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Can short stair treads be fixed?

5 years ago

We have a raised ranch and the stairs that go to the lower level have short (9") treads.

This is what they look like without the carpet.


I would like to make them safer and easier to go up and down by having longer treads. Is that possible or would the stairs need to be reconfigured?

The house was built in 1971 and I assume it was up to code then but not anymore.

Here are a few pictures to get a feel for the situation.


Same view with carpet.



Looking down from landing.


Looking down from 1st floor entry

Looking over railing in entry


Entry way view


Assuming I can do something to to fix this who would be the correct person for the job, a carpenter?

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