Replacing stairs

Is your old staircase in need of replacement or would you like to give your home a different look? Then you can choose to replace your stairs. Renoca has listed the options and costs for you. So you know exactly what to expect and choose the best deal.

What does it cost to replace a staircase?

If your current staircase has damage or no longer meets your needs, you can replace it. On average, the cost of a new staircase is between £1,500 and £5,000. See below what it costs approximately to replace a staircase of 13 steps.

When should you replace a staircase?

It is not always necessary to replace your stairs. In some cases, you can also achieve the desired result with a staircase renovation. For example, are you fed up with the look of your stairs, but the stairs are otherwise still working properly? Then it is also possible to just reupholster your stairs with a different material. Staircase renovation costs are generally lower than the cost of replacing a staircase. < Yet a staircase renovation is not always sufficient. In the following situations, it is better to choose to replace your staircase completely:

• Poor construction;if there is something wrong in the construction of the staircase, there is no point in renovating your staircase. This is because with a staircase renovation, you retain the substructure so the problem remains. In that case, there is nothing else to do but replace the entire staircase anyway.
• Open staircase; if you want to give an open staircase a new look, it is often better to replace your staircase. Renovating an open staircase often costs almost as much as a new staircase, making it much more interesting to have a new staircase installed.
• Old stairs; on average, most stairs last for years. If your stairs are already old, it is often better to choose to replace them rather than renovate them. Otherwise, after a while, you will still have to replace your staircase completely and pay more money unnecessarily.

What factors affect the price of a staircase

The price of a staircase is affected by several factors. See below what these factors do to the price.

Factor 1: what kind of staircase

The kind of staircase you take largely determines the price. There are an awful lot of types of stairs. The most common types are:

• Staircase; this is a staircase with no turning. As a result, the stairs take up a fair amount of space. Staircases are available in open, closed or floating versions.
• Spiltrap;the spiral staircase, also called spiral staircase, is one of the most space-saving staircases. Here, the stair treads are attached to a central pivot, making this staircase rotate around one central axis.
• Central spiral staircase; a spiral staircase, like a spiral staircase, also goes up in a spiral shape, but a spiral staircase does not rotate around one central axis, giving it a free form.
• Floating staircase; a floating staircase is available in two possible versions. For example, you can choose to attach this staircase to the wall side, making it look as if the steps come out of the wall. Alternatively, you can fix this floating staircase between two walls. Here, the load-bearing capacity is distributed over two walls, making this option more suitable for somewhat weaker walls.
• Bordered staircase; a bored staircase is a type of spiral staircase, but with a landing. These are flat horizontal surfaces also called resting surfaces. They allow you to turn the stairs a quarter turn to the left or right. It is also possible to incorporate two landings in your staircase, allowing it to turn 180 degrees. This does mean that this staircase takes up a lot of space and is therefore only suitable for wide stairwells or a separate entrance hall.

Factor 2: how many steps?

When replacing a staircase, you cannot choose the number of steps, but the number of steps does affect the price. Costs are often given per step, as the number of steps determines how much time goes into a staircase renovation. Most stairs have around 13 steps.

Factor 3: which material?

The stair covering cost varies depending on the material. Commonly chosen materials for stair treads are: laminate, carpet, PVC or wood.

• Laminate;do you like the authentic and warm look of wood, but don’t want to spend too much time on maintenance? Then laminate is a good alternative. Laminate is in fact a low-maintenance and affordable material, but still has the warm and authentic look of wood.
• Carpet; if you want to carpet the stairs, you can choose to have a stair runner made, half-moons or to carpet the entire staircase. If you choose the half-moons, you will be the cheapest. Carpet is warm, soft and also soundproof. In addition, it is one of the cheapest materials for stair covering.
• PVC; the advantage of PVC stair covering is that it is hard-wearing, safe and easy to clean. In addition, you have a wide choice of colours and designs. For example, you can choose PVC with a concrete or wood look.
• Wood; A wooden staircase is a very popular choice because of its warm and natural look. There are several types of wood to choose from, each with its own characteristics and price.

Each material has a different price tag. Check out the average prices of the different materials you can clad your stairs with below.

Factor 4: an open or closed staircase?

If you have decided to replace your stairs you can choose to have an open or closed staircase installed. Check out the pros and cons of these types of stairs below.

An open staircase has no risers and is therefore cheaper to buy. With an open staircase, you can therefore see between the steps. This makes a room look bigger. The downside of this staircase is that you are more likely to experience heat loss and dust movement. This staircase is also less safe for children, as they can fall through the steps.

With a closed staircase, there are risers between the steps, making the staircase closed. This makes this staircase a lot safer for children. In addition, with this staircase it is possible to create a stair cupboard, making the most of the space. Furthermore, this staircase retains heat better and allows less noise to pass through.

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