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Hardwood Staircases in Cumbria
Oak, ash and walnut stairs, cut string or closed, with matching handrail.
- Free measured survey
- Fixed written quote
- Workshop-made, site-fitted
- 10-year workmanship guarantee
- Fully insured
Cumbria is a county of slate and rendered stone cottages with thick, irregular walls throughout the Lakes. That is exactly the kind of building stock a hardwood staircase has to be drawn around, so we allow for it at survey stage rather than on fitting day — walls get checked for wind and plumb, floors for level, and the setting-out is taken from the worst reading, not the best.
How we approach it
Off-the-shelf units are made to standard sizes and then filled out with scribe strips. Our hardwood staircase work is cut to the dimensions taken from your Cumbria property, so there is no packing, no filler and no gap that opens up in year two.
How we build it
Moisture matters more than most people expect. Timber is conditioned before machining, and anything going into a kitchen, utility or bathroom is specified in materials that will not swell at the bottom edge. That is why the base of a well-made unit still closes cleanly after five winters.
Finish and materials
Finishing happens in the workshop wherever possible. Sprayed paint gives an even film that brushwork cannot match, and the only work left on site is the final touch-in around scribes and fixings.
| Guide price | from £3,200 per linear metre, fitted |
|---|---|
| Lead time | 8-12 weeks from signed drawings |
| Construction | European oak, hardwax oiled |
| Survey area | All of Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Whitehaven |
Want a number now? The indicative price tool gives a range in about a minute. A free survey in Cumbria turns it into a fixed written quote.
Towns we cover
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What happens next
Four steps, no surprises
Survey
A joiner visits, measures the opening, checks for level and plumb, and talks through how you want to use the space.
Drawings & quote
You get a setting-out drawing and a fixed written price. Nothing is ordered until you have approved both.
Workshop
Parts are machined, assembled and finished under cover while the site carries on with other trades.
Fit & handover
We fit, scribe, adjust and touch in, then walk you through care and adjustment before we leave.
Straight answers
Hardwood Staircases in Cumbria — common questions
How is a hardwood stair finished?
Hardwax oil on treads and handrail — it wears into the timber rather than sitting on top, so it can be patched locally instead of stripped and redone. Lacquer looks good initially but chips visibly at the nosing.
Can you make a curved or cut-string stair?
Yes. Cut string with mitred risers is the traditional detail and shows the tread profile from the side. Curved strings are laminated to a former taken off the site survey.
Which hardwood is best for stairs?
Oak for most jobs — hard enough to wear well and it takes an oil finish beautifully. Ash where you want something lighter and it steam-bends well for curved handrails. Walnut for a darker, more expensive feel, usually on treads with a painted string.
Can I have hardwood treads with painted risers?
Yes, and it is the most requested combination. It gives the warmth of the timber on the wear surface and keeps the stair looking lighter than an all-hardwood flight.
How long does a bespoke job take from order to fitting?
Most fitted furniture runs four to eight weeks from approved drawings to fitting day. Kitchens, staircases and timber windows are longer at eight to fourteen weeks because the components are larger and the finishing schedule is longer. We give you a date band at quotation and confirm the fitting week once the drawings are signed off.
Start with a measurement
Tell us the space in Cumbria — we’ll tell you what it costs
Every quote starts with a free measured survey, so the price you get is the price you pay. No deposit is taken until you have drawings you are happy with.