Top questions to ask before hiring a stair builder

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About New Orleans Stair Builders

Can I browse unscreened Stair Builders in New Orleans?

We do our best to screen all of our stair builders. However, there are still some stair builder professionals in New Orleans that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in New Orleans or LA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering stair building:

  • Bobuco:
    • Services Offered: Stair Builders
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Lapeyre Stair Inc:
    • Services Offered: Stair Builders
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Roussel Trim & Stairs Co Inc:
    • Services Offered: Stair Builders
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Stair Building isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to stair builders available in New Orleans?

If you’ve determined that stair building are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to stair building, we can still help you find the right professional in New Orleans.

New Orleans has 5 stair builder professionals that can help you with your stair building job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific stair builders-pros in New Orleans.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Stair Builder projects in New Orleans?

Every project differs, but you should ask any stair builder for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any stair building work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for stair builders to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your stair builder project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the stair builder to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.