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Staircase & Railings
New stair construction, refinishing, and railing systems in the Raleigh & Durham area. Straight, L-shaped, and curved stairs; wood, metal, and cable railings; code-compliant handrails and safety upgrades — one team, clear pricing.
- New staircase construction — straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, winders, landings; open or closed stringer. We build the run that fits your space.
- Stair refinishing — strip, sand, stain or paint, then poly on treads, risers, and stringers. We bring worn stairs back to like-new.
- Railing systems: wood, wrought iron, aluminum, cable, glass — full height and code compliant
- Balusters and newel posts: wood, metal, cable; single and double newels; half-newels
Serving 30 mile radius around Raleigh and Durham. Kitchens are the work homeowners call us for most, and we bring the same planning and finish quality to bathrooms, stairs, floors, paint, repairs, and full-home updates.
Ideal for
- New-build or addition requiring a new staircase
- Replacing worn or unsafe treads, risers, or stringers
- Updating railings from builder-grade to custom wood or metal
- Converting open rail to cable or glass for a modern look
- Fixing squeaky treads, loose balusters, or wobbly handrails
- Adding a stair runner or carpet for noise and safety
- Stair lighting (LED strip under nosing or recessed in wall)
- Child-safety gates or code upgrades for resale
How we deliver
- Initial call: goals, photos
- On-site measure: run, rise, width, headroom, railing condition
- Written estimate: pricing, materials, and timeline
- Demo or prep; build, refinish, or install rail
- Handrail & finish: balusters, newels; sand and finish
- Final walkthrough: punch-list close-out
Typical timeline
1–2 weeks for refinish or railing-only; 2–5 weeks for new stair construction
Pricing
Varies by project — from railing-only or refinish to full new staircase construction.
- New build vs refinish vs railing-only
- Stair configuration: straight, L, U, winders, landings; open vs closed stringer
- Railing material: wood, wrought iron, aluminum, cable, glass
- Baluster and newel style and count
- Tread and riser material: hardwood, oak, maple; paint vs stain
- Stair runner or carpet; lighting; repair of structural or finish issues
Every project gets a detailed written estimate before work begins.
FAQs
Common questions about this service.
Do you build new stairs or only refinish existing ones?
We do both. We build new straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, and curved stairs with open or closed stringers, and we refinish existing treads, risers, and stringers (strip, sand, stain or paint, poly).
What railing materials do you offer?
Wood (oak, maple, poplar, etc.), wrought iron, aluminum, cable systems, and glass. We install balusters, newel posts, and handrails to match your style and meet code for height and grip.
Are handrail height and nosing code-compliant?
Yes. We follow IRC (International Residential Code) for handrail height (34–38 inches), nosing projection, and tread/riser dimensions so your stairs are safe and pass inspection.
Can you fix squeaky or loose stairs?
Yes. We repair squeaky treads (screws, adhesive, or blocking), tighten loose balusters and newels, and secure wobbly handrails. We can also replace individual treads or risers if they’re damaged.
Do you install stair runners or carpet?
Yes. We install stair runners and full carpet on stairs, including pad and tack strip, with clean seams and transitions at landings.
What areas do you serve?
We serve 30 mile radius around Raleigh and Durham. Contact us to confirm we cover your location.