Staircase repairs and updates
Stair Transformations in Romsey and Hampshire
We repair and update worn staircases. The main structure can often stay in place.
We repair and update worn staircases when the main structure can stay. That can mean new treads, spindles, handrails or panelling to the stairwell.
We replace spindles, newel posts, handrails, treads and risers. We can also panel the stairwell as part of the same job.
Cladding open treads and boxing in awkward sides is often enough to bring a dated flight up to date.
Work is staged so you keep safe access upstairs while it is going on.
What a stair rebuild covers
- Spindles, newel posts and handrails
- Tread and riser cladding
- Panelling to the stairwell walls
- Access kept while work is under way
Stair cladding
Cladding covers the existing treads and risers with new timber, so the stairs look new without the structure coming out. Oak cladding is the usual choice where the treads will be left as bare timber.
Open treads can be closed in at the same time, and the sides boxed in where the staircase is awkwardly detailed.
See also: staircase transformation cost.
Balustrades: spindles, handrails and glass
New spindles and a new handrail change the look of a staircase more than anything else. We fit turned, square and chamfered spindles, and can set out a glass balustrade where you want a more open feel.
Newel posts are usually kept and capped, or replaced where they are damaged or dated.
Storage under the stairs
If the space under the stairs is wasted, we can build cupboards or drawers into it as part of the same job, with fronts that match the staircase.
See also: under stairs storage, creaking and squeaking stairs, staircase repairs.
Rebuilding stairs across the county
Older cottages and farmhouses around Romsey often have narrow, steep staircases. These need joinery made to fit the existing space.
Where we work
Based in Hampshire since 2007 and working across the county.
Houses we work in
- Victorian and Edwardian houses
- period cottages
- 1930s semis
- houses with open-tread stairs
Staircases we have transformed
Ask about your staircase
New spindles, handrails, cladding and stairwell panelling for a dated staircase.
Staircase questions
- Does the whole staircase need replacing?
- Usually not, most stairs need rebuilding rather than removing entirely.
- How much does a new staircase cost?
- A full replacement costs considerably more than a refurbishment. Updating the existing stairs usually costs less than replacing them, and we price the work once we have seen them. Our staircase transformation cost guide explains the difference.
- How do I stop my stairs creaking?
- Creaks usually come from loose treads or wedges. We can often fix them as part of a refurbishment. Our creaking stairs guide explains the common causes.
- Can you clad open treads to close them in?
- Yes, cladding open treads and boxing in awkward sides is common work for us.
- Will I still be able to use the stairs while work is going on?
- Yes, we stage the work so you keep safe access upstairs throughout.
- Can panelling be added to the stairwell wall at the same time?
- Yes, this is often done together so the whole space is finished as one job.
Read up before you commit
- Hallway panelling ideas: narrow halls, stairs and hard wear
Heights for narrow halls, running panelling up the stairs, obstacles and durable finishes.
- Wall panelling problems: cracks, gaps, damp and how to put them right
The common faults we get called out to fix, why they happen, and how to put them right.
- How Much Does a Staircase Transformation Cost
A clear breakdown of what drives the price of a staircase transformation, from simple tread cladding through to a full spindle and handrail replacement.
- Creaking and Squeaking Stairs: What Causes It and How to Fix It
Why stairs creak underfoot, the difference between fixing from above and below, and how a stair transformation can solve the problem for good.
- Staircase Cladding vs a New Staircase: Which Makes Sense
A plain comparison of reskinning an existing staircase with cladding against ripping it out and starting again, covering structure, rules and cost.
Other work often done alongside
The short version
We inspect the existing stairs first and tell you which parts can stay and which need replacing or covering.
Ask about your staircase
Send us a photo of the stairs as they are and we will talk through what needs doing.