stairs - broken noses

[carrieo]

I've got an old and a bit beat-up staircase that's going to get covered with carpet soon. However a couple of the 'noses' or roundovers are broken off in the centre of the tread, so that there is no overhang on top of the riser, just a right angle.

Is this a problem? I could try to saw off what's left and glue on a new overhang, but could I just pick one up from travis perkins, or do I have to get a joiner to do it? I was kind of hoping the carpet would just cover up the problem.

thanks

 

[splinter]

It would be a good idea to glue and screw new nosings on these treads.It will help to stop people tripping on those treads.