Whether you’re installing a brand new staircase in your home or renovating an old one, local staircase fitters can carry out the work for you.
In this guide, we look at how you can go about finding the best staircase fitters near you and what questions to ask to help you decide on the right tradesperson to hire.
How to find staircase fitters near you
There are two ways to find quality staircase fitters near you:
Option 1: Use our request a quote feature
Follow these steps:
- Add your details to the form
- Let us know what work you need
- We’ll search our leading directory for you
- Our registered staircase fitters in your area will contact you to talk about what you need
Option 2: Browse our online trade directory
If you have a little more time and want to browse the approved staircase fitters in your area, type your postcode in the box below, hit search, and see who comes highly rated.
Contact or pay a trade through Checkatrade and you’re covered by our 12-month guarantee of up to £1,000*
What services do staircase fitters offer?
Typically, experienced local staircase fitters will offer the following services:
- Planning and designing new staircases
- Stairways for loft and attic conversions
- Surveying and measuring up for staircase installations
- Providing advice and guidance on the best style, design and materials for your staircase project
- Installing staircases along with associated fixtures and fittings
- Supplying and fitting balustrades and handrails
Staircase renovations
In addition to installing new staircases and stairways, local staircase fitters will also often carry out staircase renovations on existing stairs:
- Planning and consultation for your staircase renovation project
- Providing creative input and designing your new staircase
- Refurbishing existing staircase components
- Supplying and installing new staircases, fixtures and fittings
Questions to ask local staircase fitters
To help you choose the right tradesperson for the job, it can help to ask a few questions.
Can I see examples of your work?
Whenever you’re considering a local tradesperson, it really helps if you can see examples of their previous projects – most experienced staircase fitters should have plenty of photos of staircases they’ve fitted in the past.
Even better, if they have happy customers in your area they may be able to show you some of their staircase installations in person.
Do you have insurance?
Whatever home improvement project you’re planning, it’s important to work with tradespeople who have the appropriate insurance to cover their work – just in case anything goes wrong.
That’s why we make it mandatory for all Checkatrade members to have up-to-date public liability insurance to be listed in our directory.
What’s your availability and when can you do the work?
The best staircase fitters will often get booked up in advance, so it’s always helpful to plan ahead as much as you can. The earlier you book them in, the better.
It’s also a good idea to ask them how long they think it will take them to carry out the work – especially if you’re planning to install a brand new staircase or carry out any major staircase renovations.
How much do you charge?
It’s always important to find out how much they charge for their work so that you can compare them with other tradespeople in your area.
As part of the quoting process, make sure they detail exactly what is included in their price – such as labour, materials, and waste removal.
As a guide, the average cost of fitting a new staircase in the UK is around £1,500 – £4,000. For staircase renovations, you’ll be paying around £300 per day for a carpenter and £325 per day for a painter and decorator.
For more about prices, check out our guides to new staircase costs and staircase renovation costs.
Does your work come with a guarantee?
Many experienced staircase fitters will offer a satisfaction guarantee, and some will provide a limited-time warranty for their work to ensure you’re completely happy with their work.
Also, when you book a trade through Checkatrade, their work is guaranteed for up to 12 months. Exclusions and T&Cs apply.
How do I find staircase fitters near me?
Here are our top three tips for finding the best staircase fitters in your area:
1. Search a professional trade directory
Our leading directory is the go-to resource for homeowners looking for quality tradespeople to complete home improvement projects.
We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards.
We do all the checking and approving, so you can rest assured you’re getting the real deal.
On Checkatrade, you'll only find tradespeople who have passed up to 12 checks.
2. Check online reviews
Looking at online reviews can be super helpful when you’re trying to decide which local staircase fitter to hire.
A quick online search will help you to check a tradesperson’s credentials, including the quality of the work and comments from previous customers.
At Checkatrade, we only display honest and verified reviews from real-life customers.
3. Ask for recommendations
Your friends, family and neighbours can be a great source of recommendations for local staircase installers. Ask around to see who comes recommended.
And don’t forget to cross-check those recommendations on Checkatrade!
For more tips and advice, check out our guide to hiring a tradesperson.
Ready to find experienced local staircase fitters near you? Simply add your postcode to the box below to get started.