Top 6 Stair Builders in Palo Alto, CA
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.
Recent reviews for Palo Alto Stair Builders
The absolute worst company EVER! They took advantage of my 93-year old mom through a woman who called herself "manager" of my mom's building. My mother spent nearly $100K with this company over 3 years to repair/replace AC units and fix roof leaks. When ...
WHAT A JOKE. We hired them to wallpaper a bedroom and a bathroom; I'm experienced in wallpapering, but pregnant so figured we'd hire a pro to make sure the nursery was perfect. The first day he showed up (late) and said the job would take 3.5 hours. He le...
We contacted these guys to do a multi project deal which included a 260 linear feet fence project, decking, and exterior painting for our 3000 sq ft home which turned out to be the best and beyond what my wife and i had expected since the quote was under ...
Everything You Need to Know About Palo Alto Stair Builders
Can I browse unscreened Stair Builders in Palo Alto?
We do our best to screen all of our stair builders. However, there are still some stair builder professionals in Palo Alto that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Palo Alto or CA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering stair building:
- Heath Stairworks:
- Active/Verified License: Yes, Current Status is Active
- Tree of Life Stairs:
- Services Offered: Stair Builders
- BBB Rating: NR
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- COYNE STAIR COMPANY:
- Services Offered: Stair Builders
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
Will Stair Building work in Palo Alto require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re stair builder job is in Palo Alto or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring stair builders. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the stair builder performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the stair building folks that everything is in order.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Stair Builder projects in Palo Alto?
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.