CM17 · M11 J7 · 22 mi from central London · Stairs & Landings
Stair & Landing Herringbone & Parquet Flooring in Old Harlow, CM17
Stairs are the technical test in any flooring job. Every tread has a rise, a going and a nose profile — get any dimension wrong and the run isn't Building Regs compliant. On Old Harlow stair jobs we template every tread individually (they're rarely identical, even in a new build), match the stair nose to the hallway board batch, and use a grip-tested top coat on every stair.
The full scope of a Old Harlow stair Herringbone & Parquet Flooring install
For period Old Harlow homes we also check the sub-tread condition. Victorian and 1930s stairs sometimes have decayed sub-treads that need lifting and replacing before the new cladding goes on — priced separately, always quoted before it happens.
Why Old Harlow clients book us for stairs & landings
- String capping and newel joint detailing included
- Matched stair nose from the same batch as the hallway floor
- String capping and newel joint detailing included
- Matched stair nose from the same batch as the hallway floor
Grip-tested finish for Old Harlow staircases
A glossy lacquer on a wooden stair is a hospital claim waiting to happen. Every stair we fit in Old Harlow gets a matte-finish grip-tested top coat, or a stair-nose insert with a low-profile anti-slip strip.
Local context
Historic village pre-dating the 1947 new town
Nearest station
Harlow Mill
Matching stairs to hallway floors in Old Harlow
On every Old Harlow hallway + stair job we quote, both are ordered together. Same batch, same finish, same delivery. Costs no more and looks purpose-fitted, not two projects joined.
Stairs & Landings in Old Harlow — questions
- Will the stairs match my hallway floor in Old Harlow?
- Yes if ordered at the same time. Same-batch stair nose and tread top from the hallway floor supply means a genuine match, not a 'similar' finish.
- Can I have a herringbone stair in Old Harlow?
- Herringbone parquet on stair treads isn't practical — the pattern breaks at every tread. We fit herringbone on the landings only, with matched plain-board stair treads. Very popular in period Old Harlow homes.
- Can I clad over existing stairs in Old Harlow, or do they need lifting?
- In 90% of Old Harlow jobs, cladding goes over the existing timber staircase without lifting. We check tread thickness and stability on the survey; only decayed sub-treads or non-compliant rises need replacement.
- Can I keep the painted risers and only wood the treads?
- Yes — the two-tone painted riser / wood tread look is our most-fitted Old Harlow spec. Riser prep and re-paint is quoted as part of the scope.
- Do you handle spindles and handrails on Old Harlow stair jobs?
- We handle spindle re-finish and handrail stripping / re-oiling on the same job. Full spindle replacement is quoted separately (typically £320–£680 for a run of 12).
- How much does stair cladding cost per tread in Old Harlow?
- £55–£85 per tread for standard straight runs in Old Harlow, £70–£110 for winders and dog-leg stairs with half-landings. Includes tread, riser prep, stair nose match and grip-finish top coat.
Get a per-tread quote for your Old Harlow staircase
48-hour written quote, matched to hallway floor, grip finish default.
Stair cladding in Old Harlow is a detail-work job, not a board-lay. Templating, matched nose, painted risers and grip finish are the difference between 'joinery' and 'floor fitter'.