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Welcome to First Step Designs. We work closely with homeowners, architects, and interior designers across the UK to transform dated and worn staircases into modern architectural focal points—restoring the largest feature in your home to its rightful place as a statement piece that turns heads. Each renovation, from exact replicas for period or listed homes to sleek reimaginings for contemporary homes, is uniquely tailored to your exact specifications, ensuring a seamless process and results that consistently exceed our clients' expectations. We're the UK experts in staircase renovations—bringing decades of experience and proven precision craftsmanship to every project we take on.
Having recently been featured on Grand Designs, winning the 2024 Build It Award for Best UK Staircase, and working on increasingly high-profile staircase renovation projects across the UK, we're confident that we're the right team to bring your staircase renovation vision to life.
Reach out to our design team for an obligation-free discussion of your staircase renovation needs or to request a same-day quote.
Choose First Step Designs for zero-compromise staircase renovations.
At First Step Designs, we firmly believe that as the largest item of furniture in your home, your staircase should do so much more than simply connect floors—it should create beautiful sightlines through the home, it should draw the eye from every angle with considered and deliberate design choices, and it should make the home a more beautiful, liveable, and valuable space. Your stairs should reflect your personality and character.
By bringing these deep-seated beliefs to every project we take on, we help homeowners do more than refresh dated stairs, we help them reimagine their home in entirely new ways. Choose First Step Designs for bespoke staircase renovations in North Wales: styled to impress and built to last.
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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.
While the benefits of a timely renovation that enhances the home and adds years of expected service life are clear, deciding exactly when to renovate your staircase can be a difficult decision to make.
First Step Designs recommends considering a renovation when:
Absolutely. A staircase renovation focuses on the areas you see and touch every day—like treads, handrails, newel posts, and balustrades—while preserving the underlying support structure. If we come across any minor structural concerns during the process, we’ll address them, but the real value lies in achieving a beautiful transformation without the costs and hassles of an entire rebuild.
With First Step Designs as your design partner, you won't ever have to worry about your renovation not meeting design expectations. We specialise in guiding our clients through various design possibilities and design concepts, working our way through material choices, layouts, accessories, and other elements that make staircases unique and special.
We encourage our clients to visit our inspiration gallery of previous projects we've worked on. Using their bookmarked images as a jumping off point, our talented design team can quickly and accurately help owners visualise how various renovation styles and choices can help them improve their homes.
With decades of experience, a perfect 5-star review record on Google with 100+ reviews, and a string of recent achievements, we're confident that we're the right team to help you renovate your stairs into something special.
The time it takes to complete a staircase renovation depends on the scale of the project. Most renovations at First Step Designs are completed within 4 weeks, while more complex renovations that include custom-manufactured parts may take up to 8 to 10 weeks from initial contact to final quality checks.
As for the work in your home, smaller projects may be completed in a single day, while standard installations are typically finished in 2 to 3 days.
Our bespoke staircase renovations usually range from £4,000 + VAT to £9,000 + VAT, depending on key factors like material selection, installation difficulty, design complexity, and overall project scope.
To get a more tailored quote for your renovation project, feel free to contact First Step Designs directly. You can also visit our blog post How much does a staircase renovation cost? for real-world examples featuring detailed pricing information, images, and project specifications.
