Bespoke staircases in Altrincham
Bespoke timber staircases set out from a site survey, manufactured in our workshop and installed by our own fitters. Covering Altrincham and the wider Greater Manchester area.
- Made to size from a measured survey, never cut down from stock
- FSC-certified timber with chain-of-custody paperwork
- Fixed written quotation with the lead time stated
- 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing
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Bespoke staircases in Altrincham
Most Cut String Staircases enquiries we take in Altrincham start with an opening that is not a standard size. Local property is overwhelmingly mill-era terraces, interwar semis and large commercial and retail frontages, which is why we never quote from a catalogue. With persistently high rainfall with limited drying windows in the mix, coating failure and rot on north-facing elevations that rarely dry out is a question of when rather than whether. What you are paying for is the cut string profile, where any inaccuracy shows immediately.
The site visit comes first, because assumptions made in an office get paid for on site. Tell us the problem rather than the solution and we will advise on both.
A detail specific to this area: high commercial density supports substantial shopfitting and contract joinery demand.
What we cover locally
- Bespoke Staircases in Altrincham
- Cut String Staircases in Altrincham
- Open Riser Staircases in Altrincham
- Cantilever Staircases in Altrincham
Survey visits in Altrincham are usually booked within a week. There is no charge for the survey and no obligation to proceed.
Made to size for Altrincham
Every item below is manufactured to your dimensions.
Bespoke Staircases
Designed and set out from your actual floor-to-floor height.
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Open-sided stairs with the treads exposed at the string.
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Contemporary open-tread stairs meeting Part K.
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Floating treads with concealed structural support.
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Re-treading, re-balustrading and squeak elimination.
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Continuous handrails, volutes, spindles and newel posts.
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Space-saving flights for tight loft openings.
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Newels, spindles, strings and treads supplied loose.
Learn more →Rise, going and headroom in Altrincham
Three numbers decide whether a staircase is comfortable or awkward, and they are the first things we measure.
Rise
Maximum 220mm per step for a private stair under Part K. Consistent to within 5mm across the whole flight, because the foot notices what the eye does not.
Going
Minimum 220mm. Rise and going together must satisfy the pitch rule, which is why a flight cannot simply be shortened to fit a smaller opening.
Headroom
2m measured vertically from the pitch line. This is the constraint that most often forces a winder instead of a straight flight.
What clients tell us
Feedback collected directly from completed projects. Full written references are available on request before you commit.
“The headroom was tight and they redesigned the winder rather than telling us it could not be done.”
Verified client, Greater Manchester“Dry-assembled in the workshop first, so installation day was genuinely uneventful.”
Verified client, Greater Manchester“No squeaks at all a year on, which was the whole reason we replaced the old one.”
Verified client, Greater ManchesterAltrincham questions
What if the opening is out of square?
Most older openings are. The survey records the actual dimensions at several points and the unit is manufactured to suit, which is the main reason we survey rather than work from the sizes given over the phone.
Do you take a deposit?
Not before the measured survey. A deposit is only requested once the survey is complete and you have approved the final schedule and price.
How long does a typical order take?
Most made-to-size orders run six to ten weeks from survey to delivery. Conservation and heavily detailed work can take longer, and we confirm the lead time in writing at quotation rather than leaving it open.
Can you work on a listed building?
Yes, and a significant share of our work is listed or conservation area. We can supply drawings and section details to support a listed building consent or planning application, though the consent itself remains the owner's responsibility.
Do you work in hardwood or softwood?
Both. Engineered hardwood is the default where movement or exposure is a concern, and slow-grown softwood is often the better value choice for painted work in sheltered positions. We will tell you which we would specify and why.
Talk to us about your project
Free, no obligation, and a fixed figure in writing. We will tell you honestly if what you are asking for is not the right answer.
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