Treads, Risers and Nosing
Identify treads and risers included in the quote. Ask about the smallest area that can be worked on. Discuss the entry route before materials are ordered if needed.
Identify treads and risers included in the quote. Ask about the smallest area that can be worked on. Discuss the entry route before materials are ordered if needed.
Check whether the rail and existing trim can stay. Note which room still needs to be usable. Keep a record of any prior work on the floor.
Measure the landing levels before choosing nose thickness. Include the neighboring room when you take pictures. An estimate can identify work outside the main room.
Keep stair work and adjacent floor work clear in the written quote. Confirm the point where the new work stops. Set aside a photograph of the current 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 a narrow second-floor landing 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.
Include a side view and pictures of both landings. Show damaged edges, rail attachments and any floor being changed.
Yes, if the scope accounts for where the surfaces meet. Measure the connection before deciding which work goes first.
Show the attachment points during the estimate. We can identify how the retained rail meets the proposed 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.