Looking for a deck stair builder? Almost every deck needs a way down to the lawn, and the stairs are where a deck is either easy to use or a trip hazard. We build deck stairs and steps as part of every deck, and add new stairs to existing decks where the frame is sound.
From a single wide step off a low deck to a full flight of stairs with a landing off a raised deck in Aokautere, we plan the stairs with the deck so they land somewhere useful, not in a garden bed.
Every step should be the same height (rise) and depth (going). Uneven steps are what people trip on. The Building Code sets limits for both, and we calculate them from the finished deck height down to the landing point before we cut anything.
The stringers, the sloping boards that hold the treads, are sized for the span and fixed to the deck frame properly, with a solid footing at the bottom so the stairs do not sink or rot.
Stairs need a handrail you can grip, and where the side of the stairs is high enough, a barrier to stop people falling off. Deck steps with railing can match the deck's balustrade in timber, aluminium or glass.
On a low deck, a run of wide steps along one edge works as both stairs and seating, and opens the deck to the lawn. It is one of the simplest deck steps ideas, and one of the most effective.
High decks often need a landing partway down, or stairs that turn, to fit the space and break up a long flight.
Where steps are a problem, a deck ramp can help: for prams, wheelchairs or older family members, a gentle ramp can replace or sit beside the stairs. Ramps need more length than people expect, so we will work out whether one fits.
As an indication, a flight of deck stairs costs roughly $800 to $3,000 depending on height, width, materials and handrails. Wide feature steps cost more per step but often replace the need for a separate seat.
These are indicative ranges only, not a quote. They are a rough guide based on typical New Zealand deck pricing, set deliberately wide. Height off the ground, ground conditions, access, board and fixing choice, stairs, balustrade, removal of an old deck and whether consent is needed all move the final number, sometimes a long way. The only price that counts is the fixed written price we give you after measuring up on site. Prices include GST.
Every job is priced on site with a fixed written quote. For indicative deck prices, see the deck cost guide or try the deck calculator.
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Usually, yes, if the deck frame is sound enough to fix the stringers to. We check it on site.
Stairs generally need a handrail, and a barrier on any open side where someone could fall one metre or more. We build both to the Building Code.
Wide enough to suit how you use them. A metre is comfortable for most decks; wider feature steps work well on low decks.
Often, if there is room. Ramps need a lot of length to stay gentle, so we will measure it up and tell you what fits.
Usually the same boards as the deck, so it all matches. Composite stair treads need closer supports, which we allow for.
Free on-site quote. Fixed price in writing. Decks, fences and pergolas.
