“Leigh did an absolutely fantastic job with our under stairs storage. The attention to detail is incredible - every drawer glides smoothly and the finish is flawless. He worked around our gas meter with no issues at all. Highly recommend!”
Oak & Glass Balustrade Staircases
Replacing spindles with glass panels and cladding the staircase in oak is one of the most effective ways to bring light into a hallway. We refurbish your existing staircase with oak newel posts, oak handrails and glass balustrades, on the stairs and along the landing.
A Brighter Hallway from the Staircase You Already Have
A staircase with solid spindles or boxed-in sides blocks light and makes a hallway feel narrower than it is. Glass balustrade panels let that light through, and the oak around them gives the staircase the look of a new one.
This is a refurbishment, not a replacement. Your existing staircase stays in place. The newel posts and stringers are clad in oak, oak caps finish the posts, and glass panels are fitted between them beneath an oak handrail.
The same treatment can continue along the landing, so the balustrade matches from the bottom step to the top of the stairs.
Balustrade and Cladding Options
Our quote form offers three design routes, plus a choice on the steps themselves.
Full Oak and Glass
Oak newel post cladding, stringer cladding and oak newel caps with glass balustrade panels. The most open, contemporary look.
Full Oak with Oak Spindles
The same oak cladding and caps, with oak spindles in place of glass for a traditional finish.
Oak with Black Metal Spindles
Oak posts and stringers paired with black metal spindles for a sharper contrast.
Oak Step Cladding
The steps can be clad in oak as well, or left carpeted. It is an optional extra you choose when you enquire.
Landing Balustrades
Glass or spindles carried along the landing so upstairs matches the stairs.
Not Sure Yet?
Choose 'Unsure' in the quote form and Leigh will advise on what suits your staircase.
What the Refurbishment Covers
An oak and glass staircase refurbishment can include
Glass balustrade fitting
Oak newel post cladding
Oak stringer cladding
Decorative oak newel caps
Oak handrails
Oak or black metal spindle alternatives
Optional oak step cladding
Full staircase design consultation
Our Work
Oak and glass staircase refurbishments, finished and in progress
What We Need to Know About Your Staircase
Every staircase is built differently. These details let us quote accurately.
Number of Newel Posts
Newel posts are the thick vertical posts at the top, bottom and any turns of the staircase. Most staircases have between two and four.
Number of Steps
A simple count of the steps tells us the length of the balustrade and the stringers to be clad.
Steps: Oak or Carpet
Decide whether you would like the steps clad in oak or kept as they are. Both work well with glass.
The Landing
Tell us if the balustrade continues along a landing, and roughly how far.
Photos of the Staircase
Photos are required for stair refurbishment enquiries. They show us how your staircase is put together and what the new balustrade needs to fix to.
Your Timescale
Our form asks when you would like the work done, from as soon as possible to simply gathering ideas.
How a Staircase Refurbishment Works
From photos of your stairs to a finished oak and glass balustrade.
1
Count and Photograph
Pick a design option, count your newel posts and steps, and upload photos of the staircase through the quote form.
2
Quote and Advice
We respond within 24 hours with a detailed, no-obligation quotation and arrange a free site visit where needed.
3
Choose Your Design
Confirm glass or spindles, whether the steps are clad, and how the landing is finished, with Leigh's guidance.
4
Refurbished in Place
Leigh clads the staircase and fits the balustrade in your home, leaving everything clean and tidy.
Glass Balustrade Staircases: Your Questions Answered
Do I need a whole new staircase to have a glass balustrade?
No. Our stair refurbishment service works with your existing staircase. The posts and stringers are clad in oak and the balustrade is replaced with glass.
Can I keep carpet on the stairs?
Yes. Oak step cladding is optional. Several staircases in our gallery combine carpeted steps with oak and glass.
What if I prefer spindles to glass?
We also fit oak spindles and black metal spindles, with the same oak newel post and stringer cladding.
Can the landing be done to match?
Yes. Landing balustrades can be fitted in the same oak and glass, or oak and spindle, design as the stairs.
How much does a glass balustrade staircase cost?
It depends on the number of steps and newel posts, the length of any landing and whether the steps are clad. Send photos through our quote form for a free, no-obligation price.
Customer Reviews
Real reviews from homeowners across South Wales
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Areas We Serve
Glass Balustrade Staircases available across South Wales
Ready to Open Up Your Staircase?
Upload a few photos of your stairs and we'll provide a free, no-obligation quote for an oak and glass refurbishment.
Prefer to talk? Give us a call
07903 027151