Stairs that are safe, solid and beautiful.
Custom stairs with cut stringers, equal risers and treads and proper headroom, for basements, decks, lofts, attics and grand entries.
- Timeline: Days to two weeks
- Materials: Pine, oak, maple or treated lumber
- Includes: Layout, stringers, treads, rails
What it is, and why it matters.
Stairs are one of the most exacting parts of carpentry. Riser heights must match within a fraction of an inch, treads must be deep enough and headroom clear, because people trip on small differences. Codes spell out limits, and good stairs stay well inside them.
We calculate the rise and run, lay out and cut stringers, set treads and risers, add handrails and guards and finish them in paint or stain. Our Stair Calculator gives a first look at the numbers.
Four things done right.
Equal risers
Every step the same height.
Code-aware
Rise, run and headroom checked.
Strong stringers
Cut and supported to carry loads.
Finished handrails
Smooth, graspable and safe.
From first call to stair building and stringers.
- 01
Measure the rise
Total height is measured from floor to floor.
- 02
Calculate
Risers, treads and stringers are planned.
- 03
Build
Stringers are cut and treads installed.
- 04
Rail and finish
Handrails, guards and finish go on.
Stair Building and Stringers across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Dickson.
Stair Building and Stringers: common questions
What is the maximum riser height?
The International Residential Code generally limits risers to about seven and three-quarter inches and requires treads of at least ten inches, but local rules vary. Our Stair Calculator checks your numbers.
Can you rebuild stairs that feel steep?
Often yes. Changing the number of steps, extending the run or adding a landing can make stairs more comfortable, depending on the space.
How do I get a price for stair building and stringers?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and larger jobs get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about stair building and stringers?
A short visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.