Bill L.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I was recently having new hardwood flooring installed in my house by a very good floor contractor that was recommended to me. I was so pleased with his work, that I asked if he could change the treads in my 14-year-old staircase to solid wood from its original carpet and MDF. He told me that he cannot do that job because staircases are a very specialized discipline and require special skills and experience to be done properly. He told me that he himself had recently had his own staircase remodeled, and he highly recommended the contractor that he used. That contractor was Roberto Martinez of Stairs Plus More.”

“Roberto was prompt in arriving for our appointment. I explained generally what I wanted, and he recommended the wood type, riser style, transition to the side skirt, and baluster type and style. After we agreed on the scope of the work, Roberto gave me a schedule for the start of the job. At the appointed date, Roberto arrived and started the job. He made sure that the floors were covered and protected, and plastic sheets were hung on the walls to restrict dust and debris. Every night he would clean up and put his tools away.”

“Because my staircase is curved, each hardwood tread had to be carefully measured and cut to match the curved wall. This is fine detailed work, and requires a craftsman with years of experience. Most people, even those with woodworking experience, cannot produce the tight curved fit that Roberto did. All the wood fit perfectly with no gaps between the tread, risers, and skirt. Before the wrought iron balusters were installed, Roberto’s painter stained the treads and handrail, and painted the risers and skirts. The finished staircase is better than I expected.”

“In this day and age, it’s difficult to find a contractor with the experience and skillset to remodel a staircase. Staircases are Roberto’s main occupation, so he knows what can or cannot be done. If Roberto remodels your staircase, you’ll be very pleased with the results.”