Treads, Risers and Nosing
Tread options in town come down to four species: red oak, white oak, hickory and maple. They measure 1 inch by 11 1/2 inches, with a bull nose, and each has its own riser.
Tread options in town come down to four species: red oak, white oak, hickory and maple. They measure 1 inch by 11 1/2 inches, with a bull nose, and each has its own riser.
Samples of tread wood travel with the estimator. Set them by the floor at the base of your stairs and the best match is clear.
Wobbling steps are screwed solid before anything else. Our installer then scribes each tread to the wall, glues it and fastens it for a silent climb.
Licensed, insured and NWFA certified crews build each staircase, and their labor is warranted for a year.



Each step is $60, covering the hardwood tread, riser, nosing, stain to match your floor and labor.
Yes. Carpet, pad, tack strips and staples all go, and we price the removal at your house.
If the oak is solid, hand sanding with a new finish is $50 per step. Treads that are cracked or thin are replaced.
Yes. Stained risers give an all wood stair, while white paint adds contrast.
Mostly. We tighten loose steps with screws, then scribe, glue and fasten each new tread.
A return goes on the exposed end so the nosing wraps around and the tread looks finished.
Stock material ships from Natick the next day, and the estimator offers a crew date at the visit.
Yes, our stair labor is warranted for one year by installers who are licensed, insured and NWFA certified.