Treads, Risers and Nosing
Identify treads and risers included in the quote. Discuss the entry route before materials are ordered. Ask about the smallest area that can be worked on if needed.
Identify treads and risers included in the quote. Discuss the entry route before materials are ordered. Ask about the smallest area that can be worked on if needed.
Check whether the rail and existing trim can stay. Measure the opening with the door in place. Confirm the point where the new work stops.
Measure the landing levels before choosing nose thickness. Show the estimator the edge that matters most. The measurement visit can also establish which trim stays.
Keep stair floor work and adjacent floor project clear in the written quote. Bring a room sketch to the site visit. Set aside a photograph of the old joint.



Start with the treads, risers and retained railing. Take a side view that shows the tread ends and the trim you plan to retain.
Point out the front stair and railing in the photos you send. Take a side view that shows the tread ends and the trim you plan to retain.
Ask how the installer will handle the tread profile and landing heights. The stair scope separates replacement parts from the finish and any support work.
The landing height affects how the new tread and the hall floor meet. Review both levels before selecting material.
Samples should be tested on both wood surfaces. Different species or repairs can take the same color differently.
Inspect its depth, edges and support. Wear limited to the surface can call for a different approach than a loose or split piece.
Discuss who needs access before setting the schedule. Some stages require keeping people away from the work area.
Check how the tread end and nose meet the stringer or trim. Choose the return detail as part of the proposal.