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Houston County, GALocal Service Guide

Staircase Renovation in Houston County, GA

By Sonia Olivas, Owner · 15+ years serving Middle Georgia

The staircase is the first thing guests see in most Houston County 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.

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Timeline

1–3 days depending on scope

Earliest start

Most projects within 1–2 weeks

Typical Houston County scope

1,000–2,200 sq ft (ranch to suburban)

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Local Staircase Renovation Notes

Staircase Work in Houston County Homes

Houston County is the heart of Middle Georgia, anchored by Warner Robins and Robins Air Force Base. Homes range from 1950s–1980s ranch-styles near the base to newer subdivisions built since 2000 — both construction eras feature hardwood floors that respond well to refinishing or benefit from a fresh installation.

Houston County's housing stock is predominantly single-story ranch construction near the base, so staircase work is less common here than in Metro Atlanta — but the two-story suburban homes in Perry, Bonaire, and Kathleen do have entry staircases, typically from the 1990s–2000s build era with the standard builder-grade baluster profile. When we do staircase work in Houston County, we typically sequence it with a main-floor refinish so the trip isn't wasted.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Houston County homeowners do both in one project so we can match stains perfectly. Ask about hardwood floor refinishing in Houston County or new hardwood installation in Houston County when you call.

Our Commitment

Why Houston County Homeowners Choose Olivas

We've been working in Houston County — Warner Robins, Perry, Bonaire, and the surrounding Middle Georgia 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 Houston County projects run 1,000–2,200 sq ft (ranch to suburban), 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 90 verified Google reviews

Recent Work

Recent Projects Across Metro Atlanta

We're currently photographing our recent Houston County jobs — documentation in progress. Below is a sample of our documented work across Metro Atlanta while we compile Houston County-specific photos.

Staircase renovation in Suwanee GA — light oak treads with black iron balusters and shiplap accent wallStaircase RenovationSuwanee, GA · April 2024

Light 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 renovation in Johns Creek GA — natural oak treads with dark stained handrail and modern rectangular iron balustersStaircase RenovationJohns Creek, GA · April 2024

Natural Oak Treads — Modern Iron Balusters

Natural oak treads · dark handrail · modern rectangular iron balusters

Full write-up coming soon.

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Staircase renovation in Gwinnett County GA — dark ebony stain oak treads with white painted risers and spindlesCase Study2 PhotosGwinnett County, GA · February 2025

Dark 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.

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From a Recent Job

A two-story Perry home had the standard 1990s–2000s suburban staircase profile — we sequenced the staircase alongside the main-floor refinish so the tread stain matched the freshly done floors exactly. Most Houston County staircase work is combined with a floor project for this reason.

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Customer Reviews

What Metro Atlanta Homeowners Say

5.0(90+ reviews on Google)

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!

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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!

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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.

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Patrick White

a month ago · Google Review

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Houston County Neighborhoods We Serve

We travel anywhere in Houston County and the surrounding Middle Georgia area for staircase renovation work. No travel fees, no minimum project size.

Warner RobinsPerryBonaireCentervilleByronKathleen

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

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Our own installers — never subcontracted out.

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

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FAQ

Houston County Staircase Renovation FAQs

01How much does a staircase renovation cost in Houston County?
Cost varies significantly by scope. Refinishing existing hardwood treads (carpet removed, treads sanded and refinished): $60–$90 per tread, or $800–$1,300 for a 13-tread staircase. New tread installation plus refinish: $100–$175 per tread, or $1,300–$2,300 for 13 treads. Iron baluster replacement adds $25–$50 per baluster installed, or $500–$1,000 for a full staircase. A complete renovation — new treads, new iron balusters, painted risers, and refinished handrail — typically runs $2,500–$5,000 for a standard 13–15 tread staircase in Houston County. We give line-item estimates on site so you choose the scope that fits your budget and goals.
02Is converting carpet stairs to hardwood worth it in Houston County?
Almost always yes. Original hardwood under stair carpet is almost always salvageable — the carpet has protected the tread wood from direct wear, so it's typically in better condition than the main floor beneath it. Hardwood treads outlast carpet on stairs significantly: no allergen accumulation, completely cleanable, and refinishable rather than replaceable when worn. The visual impact in a Houston County home with hardwood main floors is substantial — the continuity of material from the foyer through the staircase changes the feel of the whole entry. And refinishing existing treads rather than replacing them is the most cost-effective staircase renovation we do.
03What's the difference between iron balusters and wood balusters — which should I choose?
Iron (powder-coated steel or wrought iron) balusters are more durable, easier to clean, and hold their finish far longer than wood — powder coat lasts 10+ years without refinishing. Wood balusters can be stained to match treads, offer more traditional turned profiles, and are easier to replace if one is damaged. In Metro Atlanta, matte black iron against white risers and natural or medium-stain oak treads is currently the dominant staircase renovation style, and for good reason: it's low-maintenance, photographs well, and doesn't date quickly. If your Houston County home has original period-appropriate wood baluster profiles worth restoring, we assess that option before defaulting to iron.
04Can you match new stair treads to my existing hardwood floors?
Yes — stain matching is central to every staircase job we do. We test the stain on a section of the actual tread wood first, adjust the formula, and confirm the match before applying to all treads. If we refinished your main floors, we already have the exact stain specification. If someone else did them, we work from samples until the match reads right under your specific room lighting. Species matters: red oak treads on a red oak main floor match easily; different species require a custom toner coat to bridge the difference, which we do as part of the job.
05Do you build custom wood stairs, or only renovate existing staircases in Houston County?
Most of our Houston County staircase work is renovation, not new construction — carpet-to-hardwood tread conversion, tread refinishing or replacement, and baluster/handrail upgrades on a staircase that's already structurally sound. The result is a fully custom wood staircase: new or refinished treads stained to match your main floor exactly, upgraded balusters, and a refinished handrail. If your project needs structural changes — moving a staircase, changing pitch, or new framing — we'll scope that with you at the estimate and coordinate with a carpentry partner if needed. Most Houston County projects we see are renovation, not rebuild.
06Do you serve all of Houston County for staircase renovations?
Yes — every neighborhood including Warner Robins, Perry, Bonaire, Centerville, Byron, and more. We're based in Lawrenceville and travel throughout Middle Georgia for staircase and flooring work. No travel fees.

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