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Welcome to First Step Designs, the UK’s leading supplier of bespoke staircases and staircase renovations. Over the last decade, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners across the nation breathe new life into ageing, dated, and worn stairs, turning eyesores into stunning focal points that enhance the look, feel, and value of their homes. Whether you’re after a sleek and modern remodel or looking to refurbish dated stairs in a period home to their original glory, our team consistently delivers tailored solutions that perfectly complement your space.
With a perfect 5-star Google rating from over 100 Google reviews, having recently been featured on Grand Designs, and as winners of the 2024 Build It Award for Best Staircase, we’re confident that our team can help you turn the ordinary into something truly breathtaking—stairs that command attention.
Reach out to our design team today for an obligation-free discussion of how First Step Design can transform your staircase into a centrepiece that reflects your style and increases your home’s value.
At First Step Designs, we see staircases as more than simply an essential piece of furniture for multi-storey homes. Approached with care and consideration, staircases can make a home significantly more beautiful and valuable, and a reflection of your personal style and taste.
Every staircase renovation we take on is a chance for us to demonstrate this belief. From first contact to the final quality checks, we go out of our way to ensure that every refurbishment is approached with intentional design, expert craftsmanship, and seamless installation. Our team combines years of experience with a genuine passion for design and manufacturing perfection, ensuring that each project complements the home and aligns with our client’s vision.
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Visit our Inspiration Gallery and like the photos that inspire you. When you’re done, simply click on ‘See My Favourites’ to contact us through our portal.
We’ll get back to you to discuss your project and provide an accurate quotation within 24 hours, all without a visit to your home.
Alternatively, give us a call at +44 1782 959300 to get started right away!
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Following a quotation a qualified designer will visit your home to survey your staircase and discuss final detailing and design options.
One visit it all we need, the next people you see will be our installation team!
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After you've approved your installation drawings, we roll up our sleeves and start crafting. Some created by hand, while others benefit from cutting-edge production techniques.
We have a deep passion for creative woodworking
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Our unique French Polishing studio allows us to create a range of beautiful finishes to complement your home.
Not only protecting the timber but enhancing its natural beauty in a range of colours and textures.
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Our experienced Staffordshire-based installation team will breathe new life into old stairs—professionally and the first time around—over the course of the next 48 to 72 hours.
Our 5-step process to professionally refurbished stairs couldn’t be simpler.
Staircases are one of the most frequently used features in a home, yet as long as they work and aren’t overtly dangerous, they are often overlooked. A well-timed staircase remodel can do more than tighten up safety and refresh the look—it can entirely transform the look and feel of your home, boosting functionality and adding value to your property.
You might want to consider a staircase refurbishment if:
Yes, you can. Staircase renovations aim to update the visible elements of a staircase, replacing or fixing worn treads, balustrades, handrails, and more. While our installation team will identify and address structural issues with the base or anchor points, staircase refurbishment projects aim to breathe new life into old stairs, not to replace them entirely.
It’s easy to identify stairs in need of some care. Exactly what that entails can be harder to pin down, given the vast selection of materials, styles, and surface finishes available.
Luckily, you’re not on your own. The design team at First Step Designs works collaboratively with our clients, walking them through the available options and creating detailed 3D models to take the guesswork out of what looks good. This allows you to visualise exactly how your new staircase will look before any work begins, ensuring that every last detail feels just right.
As the highest rated staircase company in the UK and with satisfied clients stretching from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Plymouth, we’re confident that our team can help you find a renovation style that suits your home’s architecture and reflects your personal taste.
Depending on the complexity of the remodelling job and a handful of other factors, First Step Designs typically completes staircase renovations in as few as 4 weeks for smaller renovations, going up to 8 or 10 weeks for larger or more complex projects that require a lot of custom design and fabrication.
The actual renovation work is usually completed in either 2 or 3 days, while minor renovations that largely focus on surface finishes may be completed in as little as a day.
The cost of remodelling a staircase is heavily dependent on several factors, including the scope of the project, renovation complexity, material choices, and installation difficulty. First Step Designs staircase renovations typically cost anywhere between £4,000 + VAT and £9,000 + VAT all in.
To learn more about staircase remodelling costs, please visit our How Much Does a Staircase Renovation Cost? blog post. See examples of our work along with project specifications and prices.
