Stairs

Stair installation and rebuild

Interior and exterior stairs — stringers, treads, risers and railings that are level, quiet and code-compliant.

Stairs are carpentry at its least forgiving. A quarter inch out of level at the top becomes a visible gap at the bottom, and a riser height that varies by half an inch is a trip hazard people notice every single day. We build and rebuild stairs by measuring the total rise first and dividing it evenly — not by copying the old stringer, which is usually part of the problem.

Most of the stair work we do in Everett falls into three groups: exterior deck stairs that have rotted at the stringer, interior stairs that creak and have settled, and staircases being opened up during a remodel. For exterior stairs we rebuild with pressure-treated or composite stringers, proper footing and galvanized hardware. For interior we replace treads and risers, add blocking to stop squeaks, and install railings that meet current height and baluster spacing.

If your stairs are being replaced as part of a floor install, we handle the nosing and transitions so the new floor meets the stair cleanly instead of ending in a lump of trim.

What's included

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New stairs

Interior and exterior stairs built to the actual rise, with even riser heights.

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Stringers & framing

Pressure-treated or composite exterior stringers, solid blocking and proper hangers.

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Treads & risers

Oak, engineered wood, vinyl or composite treads, with matching risers and nosing.

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Railings

Guardrails, handrails and balusters at current code height and spacing.

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Squeak repair

Blocking, shimming and screw-through repairs to stop movement and noise.

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Rot repair

Rotted exterior stringers, posts and landing framing replaced, not patched.

Typical price range

These are ballpark ranges for the Everett area, not a quote. Every project gets a written, itemized estimate after a free walkthrough — the number you see there is the number you pay unless the scope changes.

Exterior deck stairs, 6–8 steps	$2,000 – $5,000
Interior stair rebuild, treads and risers	$2,500 – $6,500
Railing replacement	$1,200 – $3,500
Squeak and settlement repair	$400 – $1,500
Stair nosing with new floor	$45 – $110 per step

How it works

Call or send the form. Tell us what you have in mind and roughly when you need it.
Free walkthrough. We look at the actual conditions — not a photo — and measure.
Written estimate. Itemized scope, materials, and a real start date. Usually within one business day.
Build and walkthrough. Daily cleanup, and a final walk so you see exactly what was done before final payment.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps can you rebuild at once?

Any number. We regularly rebuild full flights, including landings, and we can phase work so you keep a usable path through the house.

Do stairs need a permit?

Structural changes, new staircases and railing changes usually do. Replacing treads and risers in kind often does not. We check with the city before starting.

What is code for railing height?

Residential guards are typically 36 inches high with balusters spaced so a 4-inch sphere cannot pass. Handrails on stairs are 34 to 38 inches. We build to current code, not to what was there.

Can you match my existing treads?

Usually. We can source matching oak or engineered treads, or refinish existing ones if the structure is sound.

Serving Everett, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Marysville, Snohomish, Monroe, Mill Creek and the rest of Snohomish and King County within roughly 40 miles of Everett. See the full service area.