Staircase remodels and restorations for Rhode Island homes. From replacing worn treads and balusters to fully reimagining the centerpiece of your home, Toensing Construction delivers precision carpentry at every step.
Get a Free EstimateA staircase is one of the most visible elements in a home. It sets the tone for the entire interior. Toensing Construction specializes in the joinery, balustrade work, and finish carpentry that makes a staircase feel solid, beautiful, and built to last.
Whether you need to restore an aging Victorian staircase to its original character or update a builder-grade stair with custom railings and hardwood treads, we can design and build a solution that fits your home and your budget.
Every staircase project is unique. Here are the types of staircase work Toensing Construction handles across Rhode Island homes.
Worn, creaky, or damaged treads and risers replaced with hardwood or other materials to match your home. Toensing Construction takes care to ensure a tight, squeak-free fit.
Replace dated metal or wood balusters with a style that suits your home. We can install square, turned, or custom profiles with a handrail that feels solid and looks right.
Custom or stock newel posts installed with proper structural attachment. A well-set newel post is both a design statement and a safety feature.
When a staircase is beyond repair or simply needs to be reimagined, we can build a new one from scratch. We design around your space, ceiling height, and finish preferences.
Older Rhode Island homes often have staircases with beautiful bones but years of wear. We specialize in restoring original millwork details and replicating period-appropriate profiles.
Convert a closed-riser staircase to an open, modern look, or update an open staircase with new treads and railing. We handle the structural and finish work from start to finish.
"Toensing Construction did a fabulous job completing construction of our porch, cubbies in our mudroom and interior wood floors. Colby is a skilled craftsman. He cared about our project and made great suggestions to improve the final result. He kept a clean work space and communicated well throughout the project. Overall, a great job."
Elizabeth Kohler, Google Review
How It Works
A staircase remodel can dramatically change how a home feels. We approach every staircase project with the same precision we bring to fine millwork and custom carpentry.
We examine the existing staircase structure, condition of treads, risers, stringers, and railings, and discuss what you want to change. Some projects are cosmetic. Others involve structural repairs. We tell you honestly what is needed.
We help you choose materials, profiles, and finishes for treads, risers, balusters, newel posts, and handrails that complement your home's interior style. For historic homes, we can match original profiles with custom millwork.
Before any finish work begins, we address any structural issues in the stair framing. Squeaky, bouncy, or sagging stairs often have underlying problems that need to be corrected before new treads and railings are installed.
New treads, risers, railings, and balusters are installed with precision. Joinery, alignment, and the details of how everything comes together are where our carpentry background shows most clearly.
We walk through the completed staircase together and address any remaining items. The finished result should feel solid, look clean, and match the character of your home.
Common Questions
It depends on the condition of the existing staircase. In many cases, we can replace just the treads, update the railings and balusters, or refinish existing wood without touching the underlying structure. We assess what makes sense for your staircase during the estimate.
Most staircase remodels take 1 to 2 weeks depending on the scope of work and whether custom millwork is involved. We coordinate access carefully since the staircase is a high-traffic part of your home throughout construction.
Yes. One of our specialties is matching original profiles in older homes. We can custom-mill balusters, newel post caps, and handrail profiles to match what is already in your home so the staircase looks like it was always meant to be there.
Cosmetic staircase work such as replacing treads or refinishing railings generally does not require a permit. Changes to the stair geometry, structural work, or new railing systems may require one. We confirm permit requirements during the estimate and handle the application if needed.
We work with a range of hardwoods including red oak, white oak, maple, and poplar depending on your preference, your existing floors, and your budget. We can also match the species used elsewhere in your home for a cohesive look throughout.
Contact Toensing Construction for a free estimate. We serve homeowners across Warren, Barrington, Bristol, and throughout Rhode Island.
Get a Free EstimateWe remodel and restore staircases for homeowners throughout Rhode Island with skilled carpentry and attention to detail.