I have a really squeaky stairs (that would be a pain to fix … as it was open riser at some point but thin ply has been added) and I’d like to replace the spindles for glass, so was thinking it may be an idea to rip it out and start again.
Any of you good people had a stair case fitted ? If so, how?
DIY or Joiner? …. Bespoke or kit ? (from somewhere like here http://www.stairworld.co.uk/stairbuilder/)
Not really looking for any grand design and don’t want Oak either
Ta guys
Personally I'd try and find someone local who can build and install it so there's only one person to blame if it's the wrong size etc.
Stair cases are fairly(!) easy to pull out and replace as they're pretty much free standing. I'd allow a bit of money for some replastering where it goes up the wall and you'll need to think about any Newels and banisters at the top/on the landing but it's not complex.
I had three new ones installed in my place, nothing fancy but cost around £2,000 each, materials and joiner.
I think you can buy cheaper versions from BandQ for around £900 but you still need to install it.
The £2000 didnt include removal of the old staricase, that had been done before.
bought a kit from stair box dot com ....really good a joiner buddy helped fit it and was so impressed he recommends them to every one.
Why not fix what you have? Risers are usually 9 or preferably 12mm ply (mdf is a disaster as you will find out if you bang grippers onto them) and rebated into the tread. Glue blocks (triangular)are then added to fix the two together. If there is squeaking then there is a failure in the bond there. Retro fitted risers will not be rebated into tread but I'm sure you could get a solid joint with a continuous triangular filet, glued + screwed in place.
With an off the peg staircase the rise on each step is usually 180mm; if your staircase is much different to this then you won't be able to fit a new one level.
Yeah it was my intention to have a go at fixing them, but I'm not skilled enough.
Reckon I could manage the risers but can't help thinking that the wedges would need some attention and taking out the old, cutting new and replacing would be beyond me... add to that replacing the spindles and a whole new stairs doesn't seem to drastic ...?
If I bought a kit and got a joiner to fit ... it my well take him less time than repairing/replacing/changing whats already there... plastering isn't a problem ... the old man is a retired plasterer and loves nothing better than getting back on the tools
Had a quick go on Stair Box .... very similar to the site I posted ... about £900 for the staircase... So if the stairs are come from them perfectly, could a joiner get them fitted in a day? 2 days ?? Say £400 for labour ... thats £1300 as opposed to Dyls' 2k.
I may well be compairing apples to pears (see what I did there :)) but my intention is to just put it out there to you, for discussion.
I appreciate all your answers thanks guys
Stairbox.com. If you get a joinery firm in chances are they'll be getting it from here
To remove and then build a kit that I wasn't familiar with, install and cut and fit banisters, I'd allow 3 days personally, or two with a helper. So when I was self-employed, I would have quoted £450-ish plus any extra possible materials, fastenings etc.
So you're about on the money there Ro5ey 😀
Rider being: I only did stairs very occasionally. Timber framing and boats were more my idea of fun 😀