Stairs Renovation Dublin

The key staircase building regulations in Ireland are:

• Tread depth must be at least 220 mm and the rise cannot exceed 220 mm, with a maximum pitch of 42°
• A minimum 2m headroom is recommended
• Staircases must conform to Building Regulations Part K Amendment 1997 – 2014
• Handrails are required on at least one side if the staircase is less than 1 m wide, and two handrails for wider staircases
• Handrail height should be between 900-1,000 mm along the stairs and 900-1,100 mm on landings
• The distance between spindles of the guard supporting the handrail must not exceed 99 mm

Generally, any structural work or alteration to a staircase will require a permit from the local council, such as adding or removing a staircase, changing the layout, or modifying the roofline. Cosmetic changes like painting or tiling typically do not require a permit. As a tenant, you should always check with your landlord before commencing any work.

The cost of a new staircase in Ireland can vary widely depending on factors like the materials, design complexity, and scale of the project:

• A basic straight, single-flight staircase in MDF can cost around €500
• Solid pine stairs are in the mid-range, while hardwoods like oak or walnut are high-end
• Bespoke, custom staircases can reach into the tens or hundreds of thousands
• Expect to pay around €2,000 for a standard, low-spec staircase, excluding labor

The main factors that impact the cost of a new staircase include:

• Access and ability to transport materials to the site
• Scale and size of the staircase (length, width, number of steps, height)
• Complexity of the design (straight vs. curved, spiral, etc.)
• Decorative elements like glass balustrades or stone/tile flooring