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At First Step Designs, we specialise in transforming worn, dated, or unsafe staircases into head-turning focal points across Cheshire. Over the last decade, we’ve performed dozens of staircase renovations in Cheshire, helping homeowners enhance their interiors with beautifully designed staircases that complement their aesthetic and increase property values. Whether looking to modernise your home, improve safety, or simply trying to refresh a tired staircase, trust First Step Designs to get the job done right the first time around.
Choosing First Step Designs means choosing the leading UK staircase design, manufacture, and installation company. In addition to winning the 2024 Build It Award for Best Staircase and being featured on Grand Designs, we’re working on increasingly high-profile projects around the nation.
With our team on your side, you can expect nothing but bespoke service and quality. We don’t believe in off-the-shelf and meticulously design and manufacture every last component to perfection, consistently ensuring staircase renovations of the highest quality, craftsmanship, and durability.
Reach out to First Step Designs for a zero-obligation discussion of your staircase renovation needs today.
Your staircase is the largest piece of furniture in your home. It gets daily use, and you can’t help but notice it. For this reason, we believe that a staircase should be more than simply functional—it should be a design feature that demands attention, drawing your gaze and enhancing your home’s beauty and liveability. As the leading staircase renovators in Cheshire, our expert team stands ready to bring your renovation ideas to life with precision and an eye for detail. From new oak cladding that preserves the character in period homes to installing striking glass balustrades for a more modern look and everything in between, no staircase renovation is too big a challenge for First Step Designs.
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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.
As mentioned above, your staircase matters. You see and use it multiple times daily, it affects how safe and livable your home is, and it has the potential to seriously boost—or harm—your home’s resale value. A well-planned staircase renovation not only enhances your home’s aesthetics but also makes it a safer and more comfortable environment.
First Step Designs recommends that you consider a staircase renovation if:
Yes, you can. Staircase renovations largely focus on the visible elements of a staircase, cladding over worn treads, full replacement of newel posts, balustrades, handrails, and clad over certain structures that cannot be removed. While our team is happy to identify and address any minor problems with the underlying support structure, our main goal is to restore your stairs to that brand-new look without the cost and hassle of replacing the entire staircase.
This is a fairly common concern for first-time First Step Designs clients. Luckily, as proven staircase design and renovation experts, our team understands how to propose original design ideas that complement your home's existing style and aesthetic. To make sure we're on the right track, we encourage our clients to visit our inspiration gallery, selecting and saving staircases with design features that fit their vision. We work collaboratively with our clients, going over different styles, material choices, accessories, and finishes to finalise renovation designs that consistently exceed expectations.
As the highest-rated staircase company in the UK, we're more than confident that our team can help you reimagine your staircase in inspiring ways.
First Step Designs renovations can be completed in as few as 4 weeks from first contact to final quality checks, going up to around 8 to 10 weeks for projects that require a lot of custom-manufactured parts.
While minor renovation work may be completed in a single day, most renovation projects are completed over the course of 2 or 3 days.
Staircase renovations may vary significantly in cost, primarily depending on the scope of the project, renovation complexity, material choice, and installation difficulty. Our staircase renovations typically range between £4,000 + VAT and £9,000 + VAT.
Please reach out to us directly for personalised pricing information or check out our blog post on How much does a staircase renovation cost? for examples of our work and pricing.
