Staircase remodeling · Davie, FL
Staircase Remodeling Davie, FL: Safer Steps, Then New Finishes
Staircase remodeling Davie owners ask for usually begins with the carpet or the railing, and we start one step lower: the structure, the step heights and the handrail get checked before any new finish is chosen.
- Estimate
- Free, at the staircase
- Scope
- Structure, railing, finish
- Changes
- Approved in writing first
- Your contact
- One named person
- Part of Gaven Constructions
- Free on-site estimates
- Written 1-year workmanship warranty
- Dedicated project contact
Under the Carpet Is a Structure
Most people call about stairs because of how they look. The carpet is worn at the nose of every step. The spindles are dated. The railing does not match the new floor downstairs.
Those are real reasons, and we fix them. But a staircase is also the one place in the house where a small flaw can hurt someone. A loose handrail, a step that is a little taller than the rest, a tread that flexes underfoot: none of these show in a photo, and new wood on top does not correct any of them.
So a staircase remodel with us starts with a check, not a catalog. We look at the stringers and the treads, measure the steps, and test the handrail and the posts. Then we talk about finishes. If the structure is sound, the job is mostly what you came for: treads, risers, railing and paint. If it is not, you hear that first, with the reason, before you choose anything that would sit on top of it.
This page is about the stairs themselves. A stairlift is a different product, installed by a different kind of company, and it is not what we cover here.
When a Staircase Remodel Is Worth Doing
A staircase remodel makes sense when the stairs are worn, unsafe, or out of step with the rest of the house.
The carpet is done. Carpet on stairs wears fastest at the front edge of each step, where every foot lands. Pulling it up is the moment to decide what goes underneath: new treads, caps over the old ones, or paint.
The railing moves. A handrail that shifts when you lean on it, or a post that wobbles at the bottom, is a safety problem first. The National Institute on Aging's room-by-room guide to preventing falls at home recommends handrails on both sides of any stairs, made secure, and good lighting with switches at the top and the bottom. Those are the first things we look at on any staircase.
A step feels different. If people trip on the same step, or a step creaks and gives, something underneath has moved or was built unevenly. That has to be found before a new finish covers it.
The floor changed and the stairs did not. New flooring downstairs and upstairs, with the old carpet in between, makes the stairs look like they belong to another house. Matching them closes that gap.
The spindles and posts look dated. Changing balusters, newel posts and the handrail changes the look of the whole entry, often more than any other single change in that space.
Someone in the house needs more support. A second handrail, better grip, or brighter light on the stairs can make them easier to use every day.
When New Finishes Will Not Fix the Stairs
If your concern is safety or how comfortable the stairs are to climb, changing only the covering may leave that problem exactly where it was. New wood or new carpet over a loose railing or an uneven step looks better and works the same. In that case it makes more sense to look first at what the staircase actually needs, and we say so at the visit, before a scope is written.
What a Staircase Remodel Can Include
A staircase remodel can be one change or several. They are listed here roughly from the surface down.
Paint and refinish. If the treads are solid wood in good shape, sanding and staining them, and painting the risers, may be all they need. It keeps the structure as it is.
New covering over the old treads. Retrofit treads and risers are cut to fit over the existing steps. They add thickness to every step, and that can change the height of the first or last step compared with the rest, so we measure that before choosing this route.
Replacing the treads and risers. The old ones come off and new ones go on, down to the stringers. It costs more and fixes more, because it lets us see and correct what was underneath.
Matching the floor. Wood, laminate or vinyl plank can run up the stairs to meet the floor above and below. Each step then needs a stair nose made for that material, and the edge detail is what decides whether it looks finished.
Railing, balusters and posts. Wood, metal, or a mix of both. The handrail, the posts and the balusters are replaced together or separately, and the new ones are anchored so they do not move.
Structural repair. Loose stringers, a cracked tread, or steps built to uneven heights get fixed before anything else. This is the work nobody sees, and the reason the rest lasts.
Light. A switch at the bottom and the top of the stairs, or a light along the steps, is electrical work that is easiest while the stairs are open.
Which Davie Homes Have a Staircase to Remodel
Not every home in Davie has a staircase, and that is part of why this page exists. The Census Bureau's 2024 count of Davie homes by type of structure lists 44,743 homes. Of those, 18,147 are detached houses and 4,963 are attached homes. Another 6,636 are mobile homes, and the remainder are units in buildings of two or more apartments.
No official source counts how many of Davie's houses have two floors, so we cannot tell you how common an indoor staircase is here. What the mix does show is that the interior staircase belongs to one part of the town: two-story houses and some attached homes. If you own one of them, the stairs are how everyone in the house gets to the rooms upstairs, many times a day, which is why a loose rail or an uneven step matters more there than almost anywhere else.
That is who we wrote this for. An owner whose stairs are part of every day, and who wants them checked as well as refinished.
Our office is at 4491 S State Road 7, 3rd Floor, Ste PH16, Davie, FL 33314. We remodel stairs in Davie and in 19 more cities across Broward.
How a Staircase Remodel Runs
- The visit and the check. We walk the stairs with you, measure the steps, test the handrail and the posts, and look at what is visible underneath. We ask what bothers you and who uses the stairs.
- The diagnosis. We tell you whether the structure is sound, and if something needs repair, what it is and why. That is decided before finishes.
- The choice of route. Refinish, cover, or replace the treads and risers, and whether the railing stays or changes. We go through what each one solves.
- The written proposal. Structure, treads, risers, railing, finish and any electrical work on separate lines, with exclusions, payment terms and an estimated schedule that includes any permit and material lead times.
- Materials. Treads, nosing, balusters and the handrail are ordered and checked against the measurements before work starts.
- The work. The old covering comes off, repairs are made, then treads and risers, then the railing. If the stairs reveal damage when opened, you see it and approve the change in writing before it goes ahead.
- Finish and walkthrough. Stain, paint and the final fit of the railing. We walk the stairs with you, top to bottom, and hand you the warranty.
What Drives the Cost of a Staircase Remodel in Davie
There is no single price for a staircase, because the work runs from paint on solid treads to a new railing on a rebuilt structure. What moves the number is the same set of choices.
How many steps, and what shape. A straight run costs less than stairs with a landing, a turn or winders, where every tread is cut differently.
Cover or replace. Caps over existing treads cost less than taking the old treads off. Replacing them costs more, and it is the only way to correct what is underneath.
What the structure needs. Sound stringers mean the budget goes to finishes. Repairs come first, and they are priced before you approve them.
The railing. Keeping the handrail and changing only the balusters costs less than replacing the whole railing. Metal, wood and the number of posts all change the total.
The finish. Stained wood, painted risers, or a material matched to your floors, each with its own nosing and labor.
Light. A new switch or step lights add an electrician.
We do not charge for the visit or the written estimate. The price comes after we have checked the stairs, line by line, and nothing is added without your written approval.
Why Owners Trust Us With the Stairs
A staircase goes wrong when it is treated as flooring. The new finish looks right on the first day, and the loose post or the uneven step is still there under it.
Safety first, then looks. We check the structure and the railing before we talk about wood or paint, and we tell you what we found.
A written scope. Every part of the job in one document, with what is not included, so the price covers what you think it covers.
One person to call. You know from the first day who coordinates the carpenter, the painter and, if needed, the electrician, and who answers the phone.
A written warranty. One year on our workmanship, plus the manufacturers' warranties on the products. General Contractor Davie is part of Gaven Constructions.
Permits
Permits and Inspections in Davie
The code sets the stairs. Step heights, step depths, handrails and guards on stairs are set by the Florida Building Code, which the Town's Building Division enforces. When a remodel changes those parts, we check the scope against the code and the Town's requirements and list any permit in the proposal.
Your HOA. If you live in an attached home or a community with an association, it may have its own rules for interior work or for contractors in the building. That approval is separate from the Town's, and we list it as its own step.
Who stands behind the job. The company doing the work and the license it works under are named in your agreement.
FAQ
Staircase Remodeling Questions From Davie Homeowners
How much does staircase remodeling cost in Davie?
It depends on the number of steps and their shape, whether the treads are covered or replaced, the railing, and what the structure needs. We give you a written price after a free visit to check the stairs.
Can you replace the carpet on my stairs with wood in Davie?
Yes. Once the carpet is up, we check what is underneath and choose between new treads, caps over the old ones, or refinishing if the treads are solid wood. Each one changes the price and what it fixes.
Are retrofit treads a good option for my Davie staircase?
They can be, when the stairs underneath are sound and level. They add thickness to every step, which can change the height of the first or last step, so we measure before recommending them.
Can you replace the balusters and handrail on stairs in my Davie home?
Yes, together or separately. The new railing is anchored so it does not move, and we check the posts at the top and bottom while we are there.
Do I need a permit for a staircase remodel in Davie?
It depends on what changes. Step dimensions, handrails and guards are set by the Florida Building Code, and when a remodel touches them we check the scope against the Town's requirements. The proposal lists every permit your job needs.
Do you install stairlifts in Davie homes?
This page covers remodeling the stairs: the structure, the treads, the risers and the railing. A stairlift is a mobility device from a different kind of company. If you are thinking about one, a second handrail and better light may also be worth a look.
Can my Davie stairs match my new floors?
Usually, yes. Wood, laminate and vinyl plank can run up the stairs, with a stair nose made for that material on each step. We match it at the visit against the floor you have or the one you are choosing.
Staircase remodeling is part of our remodeler services in Davie, with the structure and the railing checked before the finish is chosen.
Walk the stairs with us, top to bottom.
Tell us what bothers you about the staircase: the carpet, the railing, a step that feels off. We come for free, check the structure and the handrail, and write the scope before you choose a single finish. Our office is at 4491 S State Road 7, 3rd Floor, Ste PH16, Davie, FL 33314.
