Staircase Renovation in Duluth, GA
By Sonia Olivas, Owner · 15+ years serving Gwinnett County
The staircase is the first thing guests see in most Duluth homes. We install custom wood stair treads in place of carpet, refinish worn treads, and upgrade balusters and handrails — all timed to match your floor project.
Timeline
1–3 days depending on scope
Earliest start
Most projects within 1–2 weeks
Typical Duluth scope
1,200–2,800 sq ft (ranch to two-story)
Free estimate
(678) 663-0092
On the job — Staircase Renovation · Gwinnett County
5.0★ Rating
91 Google Reviews
In-House Crew
No subcontractors
1-Year Warranty
On all workmanship
Free Estimates
No obligation
Local Staircase Renovation Notes
Staircase Work in Duluth Homes
Duluth offers a broad range of housing ages and styles — 1970s ranches near downtown, 1990s subdivisions throughout, and newer construction in the Sugarloaf corridor. Hardwood floors appear in virtually every era of Duluth construction, and the variety of home ages means both refinishing and fresh installation are in constant demand.
Duluth's 1990s two-story subdivisions near the Rogers Bridge and Peachtree Corners border areas have the same builder-grade baluster profile that shows up throughout Gwinnett County construction of that era. Replacing those balusters is one of the fastest visual upgrades we do — it changes the character of a staircase without touching the structural components.
Staircases are often the last thing homeowners address in a renovation — and the most visible thing left unfinished when they don't. In Duluth, 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 Duluth 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 Duluth 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.
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 Duluth homeowners do both in one project so we can match stains perfectly. Ask about hardwood floor refinishing in Duluth or new hardwood installation in Duluth when you call.
Our Commitment
Why Duluth Homeowners Choose Olivas
We've been working in Duluth — Downtown Duluth, Sugarloaf, Berkeley Lake, and the surrounding Gwinnett County neighborhoods — 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.
Typical Duluth projects run 1,200–2,800 sq ft (ranch to two-story), and every one 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
- 5.0-star rating across 91 verified Google reviews
Recent Work
Recent Projects Across Metro Atlanta
We're currently photographing our recent Duluth jobs — documentation in progress. Below is a sample of our documented work across Metro Atlanta while we compile Duluth-specific photos.
Staircase RenovationSuwanee, GA · April 2024Light Oak Treads — Iron Balusters & Shiplap Accent
Light oak treads · black iron balusters · white risers · shiplap accent wall
Full write-up coming soon.
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Staircase RenovationJohns Creek, GA · April 2024Natural Oak Treads — Modern Iron Balusters
Natural oak treads · dark handrail · modern rectangular iron balusters
Full write-up coming soon.
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Case Study2 PhotosGwinnett County, GA · February 2025Dark Ebony Oak Treads — White Risers
Dark ebony stain · white risers & spindles · oak treads
Carpet-to-hardwood staircase conversion in a Gwinnett County home with dark ebony stained oak treads and white painted risers and spindles. The ebony stain was hand-wiped in two passes to keep it from going opaque — the goal was a deep, dark tone that still shows grain rather than a solid black.
Read the Case StudyFrom a Recent Job
A Rogers Bridge area two-story had the standard builder-grade baluster profile installed throughout Gwinnett County in the late 1990s — we replaced them with square craftsman profiles in one afternoon. It's the fastest visual upgrade we do: the staircase character changes completely without touching the structure.
Customer Reviews
What Metro Atlanta Homeowners Say
Sanding, refinishing, sealing, and buffing our floor, stairs, door, and railing, Sonia and her team did a fantastic job! Respectful of our entire project from start to finish. Quality craftsmanship from a company that truly cares! Thank you!
Adam Donnelly
a month ago · Google Review
During our recent move, we hired a number of contractors to make changes to our home prior to our move-in date, including interior paint, garage floors, carpeting, stair railings, etc. We chose Olivia's Hardwood to refinish the original hardwood on the main floor and match the treads on our stairs. Sonia and her husband were, by far, the best of all of our chosen contractors. Easy to work with, reasonably priced, reliable, and work that far exceeded our expectations. We couldn't recommend Olivia's more highly!
Doug Coulter
4 months ago · Google Review
Sonia and crew were so professional and completely focused on making sure our wood floors were preserved, restored and brought back to life. I'd reached out to Sonia to come by and give pricing on removing our water logged basement flooring to put in water resistant flooring. Well as my lucky stars were in a line that day, she thought they could repair them and bring them back to almost original. They superseded those expectations by far. Just excellent. Would hire them again. Thank you Sonia and crew.
Patrick White
a month ago · Google Review
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Serving all of Metro Atlanta — view service areasDuluth Neighborhoods We Serve
We travel anywhere in Duluth and the surrounding Gwinnett County area for staircase renovation work. No travel fees, no minimum project size.
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.
Free Estimate
Get a Free Staircase Renovation Estimate in Duluth
We'll come measure, assess your floors, and quote the project in line items. Most Duluth projects can start within 1–2 weeks.
Call (678) 663-00921-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
Duluth Staircase Renovation FAQs
01How much does a staircase renovation cost in Duluth?
02Is converting carpet stairs to hardwood worth it in Duluth?
03What's the difference between iron balusters and wood balusters — which should I choose?
04Can you match new stair treads to my existing hardwood floors?
05Do you build custom wood stairs, or only renovate existing staircases in Duluth?
06Do you serve all of Duluth for staircase renovations?
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