When considering a renovation in your home, it is normal to be concerned about how much time and inconvenience will be required. Unlike many home-improvement projects, renovating your stairs can add value to your home quickly without a lot of inconvenience. The Re-Stair Method removes a great deal of the difficulty because of our excellent planning to ensure we are ready to go on installation day. In fact, most of our projects are completed the same day we start. You’ll also be able to use your stairs during that time, if needed.
The key to making your renovation project easy is pre-planning. When your Re-Stair consultant is at your home, they will take detailed measurements so your job can be fully planned in advance. You will work with him or her to select the design elements you want and those will be fabricated before any work commences. In most cases, the components of your staircase will be on the job site before demolition and will simply be adjusted for an ideal fit.
The first step to your installation is removing all the components that you don’t want to keep. This often includes things like carpet, nails, tack strip, old banisters, railing or tread. In some cases, it may also include walls.
Any needed repairs are addressed. This includes replacing damaged structural components that cause a soft or springy feeling in the stairs. Our system takes care of annoying squeaks and creaks. Railing supports are reinforced or replaced to ensure the railing feels sturdy and meets current safety requirements.
Then the components of your new staircase are trimmed to fit. Each riser, tread, newel and spindle is individually measured and fit to a specific location in your staircase. The components are trimmed to ensure an ideal fit. This accounts for any variations in your existing structure.
All components are installed in accordance with manufacture recommendations and specifications. This ensures that you will enjoy your staircase worry free for years to come.
While we strive to complete most projects in a single day, some jobs are a little more complex and require extra time. This is especially true when removing walls or installing custom wrought iron railings. Even these jobs are wrapped up in a few days. Your Re-Stair consultant will help you to anticipate what to expect so you can plan accordingly.
Don’t let concerns about inconvenience stop you from upgrading your staircase. It is easy with the proper planning the right team.