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New staircase cost: what it really costs in 2026
Softwood to bespoke statement stairs.
£3,000 – £13,500
A softwood staircase starts around £3,000 fitted. Oak runs about £5,400 and bespoke designs £13,500+.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Softwood | Painted or carpeted, solid value | £3,000 |
| Oak | Exposed timber, classic | £5,400 |
| Bespoke | Glass, steel, winders, statement | £13,500+ |
What actually happens
- Survey and measure — rise, going and head height checked
- Staircase made off-site (most are)
- Old stairs out in a morning
- New flight fitted and fixed to the trimmer
- Balustrade, handrail and spindles installed
- Finishing: stain, paint or carpet
Popular choices
Oak with glass balustradePainted risers, timber treadsOpen-tread contemporary flights
Regulations to know
- Building regulations are strict on stairs: max 42° pitch, consistent step heights, 2m head height, and 100mm sphere rule on balustrade gaps
- Replacing like-for-like in the same position is simplest; moving the staircase triggers full regs review
Tips from the trade
- Head height is the usual deal-breaker — have it measured before falling for a design
- A carpenter-made softwood flight painted well looks far dearer than it was
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