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Olivas Hardwood Flooring
Staircase renovation in a Georgia home
Atlanta, GA

Staircase Renovation in Atlanta, GA

The staircase is the first thing guests see in most Atlanta homes. We replace carpet treads with hardwood, refinish worn treads, and upgrade balusters and handrails — all timed to match your floor project.

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1-Year Warranty

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Local Staircase Renovation

Staircase Work in Atlanta Homes

Atlanta's housing stock is defined by age and character — bungalows in Grant Park, Inman Park, and Kirkwood with original heart-pine floors from the 1920s, mid-century red-oak ranches in Druid Hills and Morningside, and modern renovations in Buckhead and Midtown. Original hardwood is almost always there, often hiding under carpet.

Staircases are often the last thing homeowners address in a renovation — and the most visible thing left unfinished when they don't. In Atlanta, we see the full range: stairs with worn carpet over original oak treads, formal staircases with dated balusters and handrails, and new-construction stairs with builder-grade components that don't match the rest of the home.

The most common job in Atlanta is a carpet-to-hardwood conversion: removing the carpet runners to reveal the tread, patching any nail holes or damage, and refinishing to match the main floor. When done at the same time as a floor refinish, the whole home — floors and stairs — reads as one continuous surface.

Every estimate in Atlanta is done in-home — we walk the floors, test the subfloor, and look at the specific conditions of your home before we quote. That means no surprises on project day and no scope creep. We tell you exactly what needs to be done and what it will cost, in writing, before any work begins.

Staircase renovation in Alpharetta GA — top view of oak treads looking down at hardwood foyer

Timeline

1–3 days depending on scope

Earliest start

Most projects within 1–2 weeks

Typical Atlanta scope

800–2,200 sq ft (bungalow to estate)

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Staircase renovation in Atlanta GA — top-down view of natural oak medium stain treads

Our Commitment

Why Atlanta Homeowners Choose Olivas

We've been working in Atlanta and across Metro Atlanta long enough to understand what local homeowners actually care about: showing up when we say we will, doing the work right the first time, and leaving the home cleaner than we found it. That sounds basic — but it's what separates us from the contractors who disappear mid-project or leave dust on every surface.

Every project in Atlanta is handled by our own in-house crew — not a subcontractor we called the day before. That means consistent quality, direct accountability, and a crew that's done this exact type of work hundreds of times. When you call with a question, you're talking to the same people who did the work.

  • In-house crew — the team that estimates is the team that installs
  • Fully licensed and insured for all residential flooring work in Georgia
  • Free, itemized in-home estimates — no ranges, no surprises
  • 1-year workmanship warranty on every project
  • 4.9-star rating across 80+ verified Google reviews

What a Staircase Renovation Looks Like

Here's exactly what happens from your first call to the final walkthrough — no guesswork, no vague timelines.

Assessment and removal. We inspect the existing treads — whether they're under carpet, painted, or already exposed — and give you an honest read on what's worth keeping vs. replacing. Carpet removal and tack strip removal is part of the job.

Tread work. If the existing treads are solid and thick enough, we sand and refinish them to match your floor stain and finish. If they need replacement (common in older homes with narrow or damaged treads), we install new solid oak or maple treads.

Baluster and handrail work. We replace dated wood or metal balusters, upgrade handrails, and refinish newel posts to match the overall look. Most homeowners upgrade from builder-grade dowel balusters to a cleaner craftsman or square-profile baluster at the same time.

Combining a staircase renovation with floor work? Most Atlanta homeowners do both in one project so we can match stains perfectly. Ask about hardwood floor refinishing in Atlanta or new hardwood installation in Atlanta when you call.

Recent Work

Recent Atlanta Projects

Staircase renovation in Lawrenceville GA — medium brown oak treads with ornate iron balusters and wainscoting
Staircase renovation in Marietta GA — medium brown oak treads with ornate iron balusters and hardwood foyer
Staircase renovation in Marietta GA — natural oak treads sanded and stained with water-based finish and modern rod balusters

Atlanta Neighborhoods We Serve

We travel anywhere in Atlanta and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area for staircase renovation work. No travel fees, no minimum project size.

BuckheadMidtownVirginia-HighlandInman ParkGrant ParkEast AtlantaKirkwoodCandler ParkOld Fourth WardDruid HillsMorningside-Lenox ParkWest End

Not sure if we cover your specific address? Call us — we typically serve anywhere within a 45-minute radius of Lawrenceville and we'll let you know right away. For larger projects outside our normal area, we'll do our best to accommodate.

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Get a Free Staircase Renovation Estimate in Atlanta

We'll come measure, assess your floors, and quote the project in line items. Most Atlanta projects can start within 1–2 weeks.

Call (678) 663-0092
1Call or fill out the form for a free estimate
2We assess your space and provide a detailed quote
3We get to work — quality results guaranteed

1-year workmanship warranty

We stand behind our installs for a full year.

In-house crew

Our own installers — never subcontracted out.

Clear, itemized quotes

Line-item pricing up front. No surprises, no upcharges.

We respect your home

We move & protect your furniture and leave the space spotless.

Financing available

Flexible payment options so budget doesn't hold you back.

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FAQ

Atlanta Staircase Renovation FAQs

01How long does a staircase renovation take in Atlanta?
Most staircase renovations are 1–3 days depending on scope — tread work only vs. full baluster and handrail replacement, and whether new treads need to be ordered. When combined with a floor refinish, we sequence the staircase and floor work so the finish is consistent and you're only out of the area once.
02What does a staircase renovation include?
It depends on what the stairs need. At minimum: removing carpet, patching treads, and refinishing to match the floor. More complete renovations include new treads, new balusters, handrail replacement or refinishing, and newel post work. We scope it on-site based on what you're starting with.
03Can you match my staircase treads to my existing hardwood floors in Atlanta?
Yes — stain-matching is a core part of our staircase work. We apply the stain on a small section first, adjust until it matches your floor, and then apply it to all treads. If your floors were refinished by us, we already have the stain formula; if they were done by someone else, we work from a sample until the match is right.
04Is a carpet-to-hardwood stair conversion worth it in Atlanta?
Almost always yes — especially in Atlanta homes where hardwood floors are already present. Carpet on stairs collects dirt, wears unevenly, and dates the look of the whole entry. Original hardwood treads are almost always salvageable with refinishing, and the result holds up better over time.
05Do you serve all of Atlanta?
Yes — every neighborhood including Buckhead, Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Inman Park, Grant Park, and more. We're based in Lawrenceville and travel throughout Metro Atlanta for staircase and floor work.

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