Banister replacement in Exeter
Professional banister replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
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Exeter, Devon
Professional banister replacement - complete new balustrade installation with handrails, spindles, and newel posts. Transforms your staircase and brings it up to modern safety standards.
Complete Transformation
Sometimes repair isn't enough - the banister is rotten, dangerous, or just ugly, and complete replacement makes more sense. A new banister transforms your hallway and ensures your stairs meet modern safety standards.
🏠 First impression. The staircase is what visitors see first. A smart banister elevates the whole entrance.
When Replacement Makes Sense
| ✅ Fresh Start | ❌ What You're Replacing |
|---|---|
| Modern safety standards | Dangerous gaps or height |
| Style that suits your home | Dated or damaged look |
| Solid throughout | Extensive rot |
| Built to last | Beyond repair |
What You Get
🔧 Full Replacement
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Design | Style and materials chosen |
| Remove | Old banister carefully out |
| Prepare | Stair structure ready |
| Install | New components fitted |
| Finish | Ready for decoration |
📦 Style Options
- Traditional turned spindles
- Contemporary square
- Metal spindles
- Glass panels
- Oak, pine, or painted
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Straight staircase | Full day | Quote |
| With landing | 1-2 days | Quote |
| Complex/multiple flights | 2+ days | Quote |
Banisters vary significantly - I'll quote based on your specific staircase.
Perfect For...
✅ Beyond repair - Rotten or broken throughout
✅ Style change - Modern or period look
✅ Safety upgrade - Meeting regulations
✅ Selling or letting - Quality impression
Why Choose Us for Banister replacement in Exeter?
Complete new balustrade system
Safe, building regulations compliant
Choice of styles from traditional to contemporary
Transforms your hallway and stairs
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey & Quote
Full survey, style discussion, detailed quote based on your specific staircase.
Step 2: Installation
Old banister removed, stair structure prepared, new components fitted throughout, all secured properly.
Step 3: Complete
Full demonstration, decoration guidance if needed, safe stairs guaranteed.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is generally NOT a DIY job, but here's why:
⚠️ Why professional installation matters:
- Building regulations compliance required
- Structural fixing to stairs essential
- Large components need handling
- Safety implications if wrong
- Specialist tools required
📐 What you CAN do:
- Research styles you like (Pinterest, Houzz)
- Take photos of banisters you admire
- Clear access to staircase
- Decide on timber/finish preference
- Plan decoration timing
💡 Planning tip: If having rooms redecorated, do banister first. Painter finishes everything for seamless result.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏡 Don't forget the landing - if your stairs have a gallered landing (open balustrade around the landing), that needs matching treatment. Often forgotten when getting quotes. Mention it when enquiring.
Building regulations:
- 900mm minimum height (1000mm on landings)
- 100mm maximum gap between spindles
- Must withstand horizontal force
- All replacements should comply
Investment value:
- Hallway transformation
- Genuine safety upgrade
- Property value improvement
- Lasts decades when done properly
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does full banister replacement take?
Typically a full day for a straight staircase. Complex stairs with turns or gallered landings take longer. Old banister needs careful removal, all components fitted, everything finished properly.
What styles are available?
Everything from traditional turned spindles to contemporary square or metal designs. Glass panels for a modern look. Oak, pine, painted softwood, metal - lots of options.
Do banisters have to meet building regulations?
Yes. Must be at least 900mm high (1000mm on landings), gaps no more than 100mm, strong enough to withstand pushing. Any replacement should meet these standards.
What happens to the old banister?
Removed and disposed of. If it's a valuable period piece you want to keep, let me know. Otherwise it goes in the skip as part of the job.
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