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Hardwood Staircases in Greater London
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
Greater London is a county of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, Georgian townhouses and post-war conversions, where no two chimney alcoves are the same width. 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
A hardwood staircase is a permanent part of the building, so it is worth setting out properly. We take the survey, agree the drawings, machine the parts in the workshop and fit in Greater London in one visit wherever the programme allows.
How we build it
Hardware is specified to the weight it is carrying, not to a price point. Soft-close runners are rated for the drawer load, hinges are adjustable in three planes, and sliding gear is sized so a full-height door still moves with one finger a decade later.
Finish and materials
Every finished job gets a short handover: what the surface is, how to clean it, and how to adjust a hinge if a door drops after the heating has been on for a season. Adjustment is normal in timber and takes about two minutes once you know which screw to turn.
| 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 Greater London, including Camden, Islington, Hackney, Wandsworth |
Want a number now? The indicative price tool gives a range in about a minute. A free survey in Greater London 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 Greater London — common questions
Can you replace treads on an existing staircase?
Often yes — cladding an existing carcass in hardwood is a common and much cheaper option than a new flight, provided the underlying stair is sound and meets the regs.
How long does a hardwood staircase take?
Eight to twelve weeks. The survey has to happen after the floor structure is final, because the finished floor level sets every riser in the flight.
Do hardwood stairs creak?
Not if they are wedged and glued properly and the treads are housed into the strings rather than sitting on them. Creaking is almost always a construction shortcut rather than a timber characteristic.
Do stairs have to meet building regulations?
Yes. Part K sets rise, going, headroom, handrail height and the 100mm sphere rule for gaps. We set out to those figures at drawing stage, because a stair that misses on headroom cannot be fixed afterwards.
What guarantee do you give?
Ten years on workmanship. Hardware carries the manufacturer's warranty, which on good runners and hinges is usually lifetime. Finishes are guaranteed for five years against flaking or delamination in normal domestic use.
Start with a measurement
Tell us the space in Greater London — 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.