Stairs

Timber stairs and staircases on the Gold Coast

New stairs inside and out, deck steps, balustrades and repairs, built by a carpenter with more than 25 years on the tools.

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Timber stairs with a stainless wire balustrade by the water

Stairs built to last

Field Carpentry builds and repairs timber stairs across the Gold Coast: new staircases inside the house, outdoor steps off a deck or verandah, landings, handrails and balustrades. Brett Field has more than 25 years on the tools and holds QBCC licence 15316127.

Outdoor stairs on the coast take sun, rain and salt air every day. Brett also fixes loose or squeaky treads and rebuilds tired outdoor stairs, so you are not always up for a whole new set.

What we do on stairs

New indoor timber staircases
Outdoor and deck stairs
Landings
Handrails and balustrades in timber or stainless wire
Repairs to loose or squeaky treads and broken balusters
Rebuilding tired outdoor stairs

How much do timber stairs cost on the Gold Coast?

A new timber staircase inside a house usually costs $3,000 to $12,000, according to What's The Damage. The shape makes the biggest difference.

Staircase	Typical cost
Any shape (national, Oct 2026)	$3,000 to $12,000
Straight	$900 to $3,600
L-shaped	$2,500 to $5,000
U-shaped	$3,000 to $5,300
Spiral	$3,300 to $5,000
Floating	$4,300 to $7,500

What's The Damage (October 2026) and Oneflare (2021), checked on 4 October 2026. A guide, not a quote. Brett's quote is the real number.

Timber choice, the balustrade and the number of steps move the price too. Our timber stairs cost guide breaks it down.

What does it cost to repair or replace stairs?

Small stair repairs on the Gold Coast cost $295 to $1,175, with $590 typical, according to What's The Damage. That covers jobs like a squeaky or loose tread, or one tread or baluster replaced.

Job	Typical cost
Minor stair repair	$295 to $1,175
Deck steps, per step	$175 to $390
Full flight of deck stairs, installed	$980 to $4,400

What's The Damage Gold Coast prices (October 2026), checked on 4 October 2026.

The Queensland Government says to check a deck at least once a year for decaying timber and rusted or failed fixings. Check the stairs at the same time: outdoor stairs take the most weather.

What does a stair balustrade or handrail cost?

A balustrade on the Gold Coast costs $145 to $440 per metre, with $275 typical, according to What's The Damage. The type matters most.

Balustrade	Typical cost per metre
Timber slats	$145 to $180
Stainless wire	$200 to $300
Frameless glass	Often over $440

What's The Damage (October 2026), checked on 4 October 2026.

On a stair, the balustrade must be at least 865 mm above the front edge of the treads. Our guide to balustrade height in Queensland covers the height, gap and wire rules.

What step sizes does the building code allow?

Under the National Construction Code 2022, Part 11.2, which Queensland uses, a house stair must meet these sizes.

Rule	Limit
Riser (height of each step)	115 mm to 190 mm
Going (depth of each tread)	240 mm to 355 mm
Two risers plus one going	550 mm to 700 mm
Risers in one flight	2 to 18
Landing length	At least 750 mm

Treads also need a slip-resistant surface, and a higher rating where they get wet. That matters on outdoor stairs near a pool. For outdoor stairs, the timber matters as much as the sizes: our decking timber guide covers how each one handles Gold Coast sun and salt air.

Do new stairs need approval or a QBCC licence?

Stair work over $3,300, counting labour and materials, must be done by a QBCC licensed contractor. Field Carpentry holds QBCC licence 15316127.

Outdoor stairs are often part of a deck job, and many decks need building approval. Our guide to council approval on the Gold Coast explains when. Building a new deck as well? Brett does the deck and the stairs together.

What clients say

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★★★★★

Deck restored, new steps from scratch

Brett did a bang-up job repairing and restoring our wooden deck … we can't fault his work ethic, craftsmanship, communication or punctuality.

Shaun Rudland

★★★★★

15 years of jobs, still calling Brett

Brett has done several renovation jobs for us over the last 15 years … quality work, great follow-through, and just a great guy to have come into our home

Katrina T-w

★★★★★

A tricky kitchen reno, done right

Brett is a perfectionist and takes pride in his workmanship … He carried out a semi kitchen reno job most recently … a great result was achieved.

Jodie McDonald

How it works

Three simple steps

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Brett builds it
Say yes to his proposal and Brett orders the materials and runs the job on site. You deal with him from start to finish.
Enjoy your new space
Brett checks the finish himself before he hands it over. Then it's yours to enjoy.

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How much does a new timber staircase cost?

Published prices run from about $900 for a short straight flight to $12,000 for a full staircase inside a house, according to Oneflare and What's The Damage. Outdoor deck steps cost about $175 to $390 each on the Gold Coast. Brett's free quote is the real number for your stairs.

Do you repair stairs, or only build new ones?

Both. Brett fixes loose or squeaky treads and broken balusters, and rebuilds tired outdoor stairs.

Can you add a handrail or balustrade to my stairs?

Yes, in timber or stainless wire. On a stair, the balustrade must be at least 865 mm above the front edge of the treads.

Are you licensed?

Yes. Field Carpentry holds QBCC licence 15316127.

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