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Treads, Risers and Nosing
Your species options: hickory, maple and two kinds of oak. Each tread is a true inch thick and 11.5 inches deep, and behind every single one we fit a brand new riser.
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Stair Installation in Boston, MA
New Stair Treads, Risers and Nosing
We Bring the Store to Your Door — with Contractor Pricing
Free In-Home Estimates
Guaranteed Lowest Price — or We’ll Beat It
Next-Day Stair Install
Book online now to lock in your next-day appointment and $250 discount.
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Stair Installation Cost
Each new tread on a city staircase costs $60. That single price buys a thick slab of real hardwood, a fresh riser behind it, a rounded nosing up front, whatever stain you pick and all the carpentry, so nothing extra appears halfway up the flight.
New Hardwood Stairs
Every new step is $60 complete: an inch thick hardwood tread, its riser, the rounded nose, the color you choose and all of the carpentry.
$60
/Step
What’s Included:
Tread, Riser and Nosing
Stained to Match on Site
Glued and Fastened Down
Laminate Stairs
Hiding sturdy oak under the runner? Keep it. Solid treads get hand sanded, colored to blend with the hall and sealed, and that costs $50 per step.
$50
/Step
What’s Included:
Labor on Each Step
Matching Stair Nose
Flows Into Your Floor
Carpet to Hardwood Stairs
Tired of flattened stair carpet? The runner, foam, tack strips and hundreds of staples all come out before new treads go in, and removal is confirmed at your estimate.
$60
/Step
What’s Included:
Carpet and Tack Strips Out
Removal Priced at Estimate
New Oak Treads and Risers
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Tread Samples at Home
Sample treads travel in the estimator's van, so you can test different species on your lowest step and choose a color right where the stairs meet your front hall.
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Quiet, Solid Steps
A step that rocks gets anchored to its stringer at the start. Our carpenter trims every tread wall to wall and locks it down with adhesive, so step three goes silent.
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One Year Stair Warranty
Stair labor from our NWFA certified carpenters carries a one year guarantee. A tread that works loose before then gets snugged back down on a free return trip.
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Stair Carpenters Serving Boston Homes
Our carpenters rebuild stairs in Jamaica Plain Victorians, narrow South End row houses and West Roxbury colonials. Old carpet is stripped away, rocking steps get anchored, and each new tread is sized, cut, set in adhesive, fastened and colored so it blends with the hardwood upstairs.
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Wood Stair Treads and Risers
Century old city staircases are rarely square. Together we'll choose the wood, a painted or stained finish for risers and a nosing shape that suits an older house.
Red Oak Treads
Red oak takes color evenly with no blotches and pairs naturally with Dorchester hardwood.
White Oak Treads
White oak's close, cool toned grain looks especially good in a sunny Back Bay entry.
Hickory and Maple Treads
Hickory's busy grain hides scuffs from boots, and maple has a pale, quiet look in Roslindale.
Painted or Wood Risers
Painted white risers give a Charlestown stairway a timeless look, and stained risers are an option too.
Open Stairs and Return Ends
If one side of a stair has no wall, a mitered nosing turns the corner and covers that open end, as in many Beacon Hill homes.
Landing Treads
At the top or a mid flight platform, landing treads sit flush with the hallway floor in Hyde Park houses.
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Floors That Flow From Your New Stairs
When the last step is set, our team can also sand the second floor hallway, install oak by the bay window, put LVP down in a finished basement, or repair a scuffed spot near the kitchen.
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Stairs Done in Days
Want hardwood steps instead of carpet in a house near Franklin Park? Call Brazil Floors on 508-306-4190, Saturday and Sunday too; we'll bring tread samples to show you.
Get your Free In-Home EstimateHow much will each new step cost me?
We install each step for $60, and that price includes tread, riser, nosing, stain and carpentry. If a bookcase or dresser is in the way, moving furniture costs a flat $250.
Should I keep the treads under my carpet?
If the wood under your carpet is solid, yes. Original treads are hand sanded, colored to match your floors and sealed, for $50 each.
Is stair carpet removal included?
We confirm removal at the estimate after peeking at how the runner and pad were fastened. Our crew pulls each staple and strip of tacks before new treads go on.
How many days will my stairs take?
Most straight staircases need a day, maybe two, based on how many steps there are and whether they get stain. Your estimator gives you a clear return to use date.
Can we walk up to bed while you work?
Usually yes, carefully. A safe route stays open, and on staining days the crew marks which steps to avoid until the finish has dried completely.
Which wood holds up best on stairs?
Hickory and white oak take the most abuse when kids and dogs race up and down. Red oak is the traditional choice, and maple gives a light, modern look.
What's the payment plan for stair work?
Labor is paid when carpenters arrive to start, and materials as they're delivered. We never ask for a large deposit that sits for weeks before work begins.
Is stair work guaranteed?
Yes. Our crew members are NWFA certified as well as licensed and insured, and stair labor is backed until a year has passed. If a tread shifts, we return without charging you.
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Stair Contractors Nearby
Our stair carpenters also drive out to Dedham, Brookline, Milton, Cambridge and Quincy, and a staircase is often started the morning after you sign off.
Near Coolidge Corner, homeowners trade carpeted stairs for hardwood at $60 a step, new riser and stain covered.
Around Porter Square, oak treads resting on crisp white risers bring older staircases up to date.
Families in Wollaston replace stair runners with hardwood steps that sweep clean after beach days.
Near Lower Mills, our stair carpenters tighten every loose step before new treads go on to stay quiet.
Near Wigwam Pond, homeowners keep solid original treads, and our crew restores each one for $50.
