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Welcome to First Step Designs, Hertfordshire's first choice for staircase renovations featuring award-winning design, second-to-none craftsmanship, and unrivalled professionalism. We work closely with homeowners and interior designers, transforming old, worn, and unsafe staircases into stunning architectural features that enhance your home's beauty, improve safety, and add lasting value. From remodellings that perfectly preserve the charm of period and listed homes to sleek and modern renovations for contemporary homes, First Step Designs brings innovative designs and precision engineering to every project for results that consistently exceed expectations.
As the leading UK supplier of bespoke staircases—we were recently featured on Grand Designs, won the 2024 Build It industry award for Best UK Staircase, and boast a perfect 5-star review record—we're confident that we're the right team to help you reimagine your staircase as more than an essential piece of furniture, but as a breathtaking centrepiece that defines your home.
Reach out to First Step Designs for a zero-obligation discussion of your staircase remodelling needs or a same-day quote.
At First Step Designs, we believe that the biggest piece of furniture in your home, your staircase, should be more than functional—it should be an impossible-to-ignore focal point that complements your home's features and design, makes it more liveable, and increases its value. We see a boring staircase as a missed opportunity to bring a sense of personality, individuality, and character to the home.
We bring these beliefs into every staircase renovation project we take on, working closely with our clients to reimagine and remodel staircases into stunning features that make unforgettable statements.
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Visit our Inspiration Gallery and like the photos that inspire you. When you’re done, simply click on ‘See My Favourites’ to contact us through our portal.
We’ll get back to you to discuss your project and provide an accurate quotation within 24 hours, all without a visit to your home.
Alternatively, give us a call at +44 1782 959300 to get started right away!
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Following a quotation a qualified designer will visit your home to survey your staircase and discuss final detailing and design options.
One visit it all we need, the next people you see will be our installation team!
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After you've approved your installation drawings, we roll up our sleeves and start crafting. Some created by hand, while others benefit from cutting-edge production techniques.
We have a deep passion for creative woodworking
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Our unique French Polishing studio allows us to create a range of beautiful finishes to complement your home.
Not only protecting the timber but enhancing its natural beauty in a range of colours and textures.
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Our experienced Staffordshire-based installation team will breathe new life into old stairs—professionally and the first time around—over the course of the next 48 to 72 hours.
Our 5-step process to professionally refurbished stairs couldn’t be simpler.
You and your family use your staircase daily, often without a second thought, and yet, it plays an enormous role in how your home looks, feels, and functions. A timely renovation can significantly improve all these areas.
We recommend that you consider a renovation when:
Absolutely. Staircase renovations are all about refreshing the parts you see and interact with every day—worn treads, outdated balustrades, and tired handrails—while keeping the core structure in place. Our team will happily correct any minor structural issues that we come across, but the focus is on delivering a transformation without the work and expense of a complete staircase replacement.
With First Step Designs as your staircase renovation partner, you don't have to be a designer to ensure you get a staircase that complements your home and vision. Our design team works closely with our clients from day one, iterating through design layouts and options, material choices, and accessories, down to the finest detail.
If you're considering a staircase renovation in Hertfordshire, we encourage you to visit our inspiration gallery to find styles and design elements that fit your vision. Our team will use them as a starting point, designing possibilities and refining every detail until we create just the right staircase—one you'll fall in love with.
As the leading supplier for bespoke staircases and renovations in the UK, we're confident that our team can guide you through a stress-free and exciting home upgrade.
Project timelines can differ based on the size and complexity of the renovation. At First Step Designs, smaller projects are typically completed within 4 weeks, while larger renovations requiring substantial custom manufacturing may take between 8 and 10 weeks.
When it comes to in-home work, we aim to complete most installations within 2 or 3 days, with minor renovation projects often finished in just one day.
Depending on the design complexity, material choices, installation requirements, and overall scope of work, staircase renovations from First Step Designs usually range between £4,000 + VAT and £9,000 + VAT.
To get a personalised quote or discuss your project vision, please reach out to our design team directly. You can also explore our blog post How much does a staircase renovation cost? to view example projects with full specifications and pricing breakdowns.
