Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Remove existing worn or damaged stair treads and tidy stringers

• inspect and repair/strengthen joists or stringers before fitting new treads

• supply, cut and fix new treads and nosings in chosen timber or prefinished material

• remove old handrail and fittings, install new newel posts, balusters and handrail to required height

• fixings, glue and mechanical fastenings installed and checked for structural soundness

• sand, fill and apply finish or sealant to timber components as requested

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical jobs take 1 day for a straightforward run of treads and handrail or 1–2 days for oak or bespoke installations; factors that extend time include joist repairs, complicated newel work, multiple landings or scaffold setup

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured and can you provide public liability and employee insurance certificates?

• will you inspect and report on joist/stringer condition before fitting new treads?

• what guarantee do you offer on workmanship and materials and how long does it last?

• can you supply samples or photos of the proposed tread and handrail finish before work begins?

• will you need scaffold or a safety platform, and is that included or extra?

• how will you control dust and protect floors and furniture while working inside the home?

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear the stairway and adjacent rooms of furniture and fragile items

• confirm parking or load-up access for materials and bring this to the tradie's attention

• check if building control or leaseholder permission is needed for altering stair structure or handrails

• ensure pets and children are kept away from the work area for safety and dust control

• have a clear decision on finish (paint, stain, varnish) before work starts to avoid delays

• confirm power availability for cordless tools and whether the tradie will use dust extraction or PPE