Treads, Risers and Nosing
Compare hardwood tread profiles beside the railing while the existing floor is still visible in Riverdale Avenue. Then match the edge shape to how the stair turns.
Compare hardwood tread profiles beside the railing while the existing floor is still visible in Riverdale Avenue. Then match the edge shape to how the stair turns.
At your Riverdale visit, decide whether existing risers will stay. Retaining trim can limit the thickness or shape of the new tread.
If stair measurements comes up at your Henry Hudson Parkway address, measure the full run and both landings. Note where the old surface will stay.
Review the hardwood stairs workmanship terms when we write the Riverdale estimate. Note what is covered in the rooms and transitions included.



Measure the full run and both landings. In Riverdale, ask which preparation, materials, and transitions are included in the written scope.
For an apartment with existing wood and a shared hallway outside near Riverdale Avenue, ask management about floor assemblies and measure the clearance at the entry. Retained parts should be clear on the written estimate. Review that detail while the existing surface is still in place.
Changes to the landing can affect the first and last riser. For the Riverdale estimate, include the finished height of every planned layer.
At the Riverdale visit, view samples on the stair in its normal light. Different wood species may need separate samples.
Walk the stair with the crew after the scope is complete. Follow up with the crew about how to review movement, surface finish and transition edges.
Bring up the tread selection when we review the rooms in Riverdale. Match the edge shape to how the stair turns.
New coverings can affect the finished rise at the first or last step. Before the visit, measure the full run and both landings.
Check where the treads meet skirt boards or balusters. In Riverdale, decide whether existing risers will stay before committing to the plan.