Replacing Timber Stair Treads? What to Send for a Quote
If you want to replace worn timber stair treads and keep the existing stringers, start by documenting how the old boards fit. A clear sketch and a few photographs help the supplier understand which dimensions and details need to match.
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Label three board measurements
- Length across the stair. Show where the board ends sit in or on the stringers.
- Depth from front to back. Identify any separate nosing or worn edge.
- Thickness of the timber board. Note where you measured it and show any housing or notch in the sketch.
Record the quantity and note differences between boards. Photograph the top surface, front edge and where a tread meets the stringer. The timber stair treads page explains which dimensions to include in a replacement enquiry.
Decide which parts can stay
List what you want to keep and what needs assessment. Have the person responsible for the installation check retained supports and connections before ordering. If the stringers also need replacement, compare timber stair stringers with a complete outdoor stair kit. List handrails or other separately requested parts in your brief.
Send the dimensions and photos together
Add the board measurements, profile and quantity to your quote request. Email photographs separately using the reference if available. Ask for the supplied section, finish and any fitting details to be confirmed in writing.