The chart
below is based off of my personal experience and average
construction prices. Prices may vary, depending upon materials,
stair design and additional costs.
Experience Level Required
Do It
Yourselfer - Someone with a Little Experience with Construction
Experienced Carpenter - Someone Who Works As a Framing Carpenter on
a Regular Basis
Master Carpenter - Someone with Extraordinary Carpentry and House
Framing Skills
Cost To Install
Inexpensive - 100 - 1,500 Dollars
Moderate - 1,500 - 5,000 Dollars
Expensive - 5,000 and up Dollars
Safety Use Level
Poor -
This Usually Relates to a Poor Design with Uncomfortable Steps and
Hand Rails That Aren't Easily Accessible.
Moderate - a Good Design, but Could Require Users to Pay Attention,
While Using Stairway.
Excellent - an Excellent Design with Handrails or Walls Located with
in Reach, While Walking up and down the Entire Stairway.
Elevation
or Section - Side view of stairs
Floor Plan
- Looking at the stairs from the top down.
