Staircase Renovation in East Cobb, GA
By Sonia Olivas, Owner · 15+ years serving Cobb County
The staircase is the first thing guests see in most East Cobb 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 East Cobb scope
1,800–4,000 sq ft (suburban to estate)
Free estimate
(678) 663-0092
On the job — Staircase Renovation · Cobb County
5.0★ Rating
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In-House Crew
No subcontractors
1-Year Warranty
On all workmanship
Free Estimates
No obligation
Local Staircase Renovation Notes
Staircase Work in East Cobb Homes
East Cobb is an affluent unincorporated community in Cobb County built around some of the best public schools in Georgia. The housing stock is a mix of 1970s–1990s homes in established school-district neighborhoods and newer construction — homes commonly run 2,000 to 5,000 sq ft and most have solid hardwood on main floors.
East Cobb's formal two-story colonial and craftsman homes almost universally have entry staircases that are the first thing visible from the front door. In this market more than most, a dated staircase — worn carpet treads, brass-era balusters, honey oak that doesn't match the rest of the renovation — stands out against an otherwise updated home. Staircase work paired with a floor refinish is one of the most visible ROI investments we do here.
Staircases are often the last thing homeowners address in a renovation — and the most visible thing left unfinished when they don't. In East Cobb, 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 East Cobb 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 East Cobb 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 East Cobb homeowners do both in one project so we can match stains perfectly. Ask about hardwood floor refinishing in East Cobb or new hardwood installation in East Cobb when you call.
Our Commitment
Why East Cobb Homeowners Choose Olivas
We've been working in East Cobb — Sprayberry, Pope, Walton, and the surrounding Cobb 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 East Cobb projects run 1,800–4,000 sq ft (suburban to estate), 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 East Cobb jobs — documentation in progress. Below is a sample of our documented work across Metro Atlanta while we compile East Cobb-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
An East Cobb colonial near Pope High School had a formal staircase — 16 treads, a landing, brass-era iron balusters — that was the one thing the owners hadn't updated in an otherwise renovated home. Refinished treads and new square-profile balusters done alongside the main floor refinish transformed the entry in four days.
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 areasEast Cobb Neighborhoods We Serve
We travel anywhere in East Cobb and the surrounding Cobb 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
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We'll come measure, assess your floors, and quote the project in line items. Most East Cobb 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
East Cobb Staircase Renovation FAQs
01How much does a staircase renovation cost in East Cobb?
02Is converting carpet stairs to hardwood worth it in East Cobb?
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 East Cobb?
06Is staircase renovation worth doing before selling a home in East Cobb?
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