Carpet to hardwood
Replace carpet stairs with hardwood
Three to five working days for a typical flight, with dust containment and daily cleanup.
What's included
Scope of work
- Carpet, pad, tack strip and staple removal
- Subtread inspection, screwing and leveling
- New hardwood treads with painted or stained risers
- Full haul-away of old carpet and debris
What is under your carpet
Builder staircases usually hide unfinished pine subtreads with an open notch at the sides. We either cap them with finished treads or replace them outright, and we tell you which before quoting.
The conversion process
Carpet and pad come out, hundreds of staples are pulled, the substructure is screwed down to kill squeaks, then treads, risers and skirt boards go in and get finished.
Cost and payoff
Carpet-to-hardwood conversions are the highest-impact stair project per dollar and typically finish in three to five days for a standard flight.
Questions
Common questions
Can carpeted stairs be converted to hardwood?
Almost always. As long as the stringers are sound, the carpet comes off and finished treads go on.
How much does it cost to replace carpet stairs with hardwood?
Most flights run $2,500 to $6,500 depending on step count, species and railing work.
Coverage
Available across the country
Pick your state to see local crews, coverage cities and a direct request form.
Related
Related stair services
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The single most requested stair project in America, and the one with the biggest visual payoff per dollar.
Carpet to Wood Stairs
Carpet, pad and every last staple removed, then finished wood treads and risers installed over a leveled substructure.
Carpeted Stairs to Hardwood
We inspect the subtreads first and tell you whether they can be capped or need replacing, before you commit.
Replace Carpet Stairs With Wood
Solid or engineered wood treads matched to your existing floor, with painted risers for contrast.
Carpet to Hardwood Stairs Contractor
A contractor who quotes the conversion as one scope: removal, prep, install, finish and haul-away.
Carpet to Wood Stairs Contractor
No surprise change orders once the carpet is up, because we inspect before pricing.
Free estimate
Get a quote for replace carpet stairs with hardwood
Send the details of your staircase and we'll come back by email with a written scope, material options and a price range.
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