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July 2, 2026
Even in large multi million dollar homes with curved stairs, builders and homeowners are looking for ways to save. Staircase layouts often have the main staircase stacked over the basement stair for the most efficient usage of space. It’s likely a larger home will not be as limited by space constraints. A substantial cost savings […]
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April 20, 2022
Sometimes your design calls for an elegant curved stair, but the budget falls short. Here are some variations on a full curved stair. These take up less space and cost less than a full curved stair, while still providing an elegant and unique solution. These designs save on the cost of stringers and rails, as […]
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February 18, 2021
A spiral staircase is the most compact stair design. Spiral stairs have a center support post, a landing deck at the top and usually have a diameter of 48″ to 96″. The small size of a spiral allows it to fit into corners and service lofts, attics and other secluded areas where traffic will be […]
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March 18, 2020
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March 9, 2020
The stair is an integral part of a home and, depending on the layout and styles, can be the focal point that sets the tone for the rest of the home. All too often, stairs are overlooked until the end of a project when budgets are tight. By selecting all key items at the front […]
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January 29, 2020
Part 4 of 4 As with styles, components made from wood species that are stocked will always cost less than custom orders. We have noticed a trend over the past eight to ten years to natural or brown toned species such as walnut and white oak. Within the United States, red oak is the most […]
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December 20, 2019
Part 3 of 4 — Style In the last blog, Getting the Most from Your Stair Dollar (Part 2), we looked at how shape affects your stair budget. Shape is something that is decided very early on in the process. Style, on the other hand, is something that can be upgraded or reigned in at […]
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December 6, 2019
Part 2 of 4 — Shape In the last blog, Getting the Most from Your Stair Dollar (Part 1), we introduced the three basic factors to keep in mind when thinking of your stair budget. Here we’ll explore the first of those three factors: Shape. A straight stair is the least costly and also takes […]
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November 14, 2019
Part 1 of 4 — Overview Milled stairs may cost from $2,000 for a hardwood stair with wall rails, to $200,000 on the high end. Most of us are shopping in the $5,000–20,000 range. When designing your stair and railing plan, there are three basic factors to keep in mind in order to use your […]
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November 6, 2012
There are a number of stairs that will get you from one level to the next while using very little floor space. Here are the options along with the space needs, cost and ease of use. A spiral stair is a stair that typically rotates off a center post. These stairs are available in diameters […]
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November 5, 2012
A common question I hear is, “How much does a stair cost?” The price range of stairs is very large; from a pine boxed stair for a basement — a few hundred dollars — all the way up to an artistic stair for well over $100K. Start by establishing your stair budget and determine what […]
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October 31, 2012
When you are planning your construction project, it will be good to know how much to allow for your stairs. There is a strong relationship between the total value of a house and the amount spent on the staircase. An average custom staircase costs from 1.5% to 2.5% of the home’s selling price. The low […]
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October 29, 2012
A common question I hear is, “How much does a stair cost?” Both the shape of the stair and the footage of the balustrade will set the price of your stair long before you start making selections for style. Consider selecting the stair shape when you are working with your Architect on your plans. Straight […]
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December 30, 2011
When we quote stairs in custom wood species we often hear the question: “Why are stairs in custom wood species so much more expensive than oak?” When shopping for flooring, you may find there is not a significant difference in pricing between oak flooring and species such as Brazilian Cherry, Walnut or Bamboo for example. […]
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