Updated 25 September 2026
New staircase cost UK 2026
The going rate for new staircase in 2026 is £2,000–£5,000 (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£2,000–£5,000
Worked example, 1 staircase£2,396
Time on site2 days
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Market band source: Trade2Base.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| out | Remove old staircase | 8 h |
| in | Fit new staircase | 16 h |
| in | Make good and trim | 4 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staircase each | £700 Softwood straight flight — Standard stair | £1,200 Made-to-measure softwood with hemlock trim — Fits the opening | £2,200 Oak staircase — Feature stair |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Staircase? straight flight · with winders · loft stair big effect
- Lived in during the work? empty · lived in
Good practice
- Lived-in home: time for dust sheets and moving furniture
- Guarding: no gap a 100 mm sphere can pass through
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Woodworm | small round exit holes, fine powder (frass) | Woodworm treatment, only if active £150–£600. Woodworm: treat before fitting new timber |
| Rotten timber | soft, dark or flaking sills, frames or skirting | Cut out and splice rotten section |
| Possible asbestos (Artex) | textured swirl ceiling where boxing or cutting is planned | Textured ceiling: test for asbestos before cutting |
Questions
How much does new staircase cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £2,000–£5,000 (total, ex VAT), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 1 staircase comes to about £1,760–£3,668 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does new staircase take?
The worked example of 1 staircase takes about 2 working days.
What changes the price of new staircase?
Mainly staircase, plus any prep found on site: woodworm, rotten timber, possible asbestos (artex).