Staircase Renovation in Decatur, GA

Decatur sits just east of Atlanta with nearly identical housing character. Bungalows, craftsman homes, and mid-century ranches on tight lots are the norm — most built between 1920 and 1970, almost all with original hardwood hiding somewhere beneath decades of floor coverings.

Craftsman homes in Oakhurst and Winnona Park often have original box newel posts and simple square baluster profiles from the 1920s–1940s that are structurally sound and historically appropriate. When these are in good shape we restore them rather than replace — the original proportions fit these houses better than modern baluster kits.

Staircases are often the last thing homeowners address in a renovation — and the most visible thing left unfinished when they don't. In Decatur, 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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.