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Staircases & 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 with clear timelines.
- New staircase construction — straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, or curved; winders and 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.
- Wood railings — handrails, balusters, newel posts in oak, maple, or poplar; painted or stained to match your home.
- Metal railings — wrought iron, aluminum, or cable systems; powder-coated or painted on site for a lasting finish.
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
- Cable or glass rail for a modern look
- Fixing squeaky treads, loose balusters, or wobbly handrails
- Stair runner or carpet; stair lighting; child-safety gates
How we deliver
- Initial call: goals — new stairs, refinish, or railing-only; style, timeline
- On-site measure: run, rise, width, headroom, railing condition
- Written estimate: pricing, materials, schedule
- Build or refinish: demo if replacing; build, refinish, or install rail
- Handrail & finish: handrail, balusters, newels; sand and finish
- Final walkthrough: punch items, handoff
Typical timeline
1–2 weeks for refinish or railing-only; 2–5 days for new stair build; we give a specific timeline in your quote.
Pricing
Varies by project — from railing-only or refinish to full new staircase construction.
- New build vs refinish vs railing-only
- Stair configuration and railing material: wood, metal, cable, glass
- Baluster and newel style and count; tread and riser material
- 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?
Both. We build new straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, and curved stairs with open or closed stringers. We also refinish existing treads, risers, and stringers (strip, sand, stain or paint, poly).
What railing materials do you offer?
Wood (oak, maple, poplar), wrought iron, aluminum, cable systems, and glass. We install balusters, newel posts, and handrails to match your style and meet code.
Are handrails code-compliant?
Yes. We follow IRC for handrail height (34–38 in), nosing, and tread/riser dimensions so your stairs are safe and pass inspection.
Can you fix squeaky or loose stairs?
Yes. We repair squeaky treads, tighten loose balusters and newels, and secure wobbly handrails. We can replace individual treads or risers if 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 at landings.
What areas do you serve?
We serve 30 mile radius around Raleigh and Durham. Contact us to confirm we cover your location.
How long does a new staircase or full refinish take?
New stair build: typically 3–7 days depending on run and railing. Full refinish: 2–5 days. Railing-only: 1–2 days. We give a specific timeline in your quote.
Can you match my existing railing style?
Yes. We match wood species, profile, and stain or paint. For metal we can match design and color. If parts are discontinued, we find the closest match or upgrade the whole run.
Do you do spiral or curved stairs?
We build curved and winding stairs; true spirals are often sourced from specialty manufacturers and we install and finish to match. We’ll outline options in the estimate.