Staircase design

[Lincolnshire Ian]

Hi

We are looking at staircase design and would appreciate some advice. 

Having used the staircase design tools for Stairbox and TK Stairs I am lacking the confidence to place an order for my stairs with a half landing without visiting a showroom and sitting down with someone who understands this stuff. 

I understand that Stairbox have a showroom and I'm planning a visit. It seems that TK Stairs don't have a showroom. 

Are there any other staircase manufacturers with showrooms I could visit? We are in Lincolnshire, but prepared to travel. 

Thanks 

[ProDave]

Why not post a screen grab of your on line designs from both companies and your questions?

 

I used stairbox and have stairs with a half landing.

[Oz07]

Probably more likely to find a firm with a rep who does site visits than a fixed showroom

[Bonner]

I used TK, everything done off their design tool with at least 5 revisions. Phoned them a few times, not visited but they might be open for a chat in their office. Who is fitting it for you, probably more important to check the measurements on site.

[Lincolnshire Ian]

2 hours ago, Bonner said:

I used TK, everything done off their design tool with at least 5 revisions. Phoned them a few times, not visited but they might be open for a chat in their office. Who is fitting it for you, probably more important to check the measurements on site.

We've got a trusted joiner who has done a brilliant job so far with cladding, plasterboarding etc who is going to fit the stairs.

Having tried the online staircase builders (TK and Stairbox), I've found that I really want to talk to someone face-to-face to discuss tolerances, the spacing between the stringers for a staircase with a half-landing, attachment details for the balustrade to the stringer, etc.
The best option I have found so far is Stairbox - they have a showroom attached to their factory and someone available to help with the design.

[Nickfromwales]

I used Stairparts Direct for a very nice bespoke oak staircase we fitted for a previous client. Worked out very nicely indeed. 

 

https://stairpartsdirect.co.uk/

 

Can't recall if they were the cheapest, but I didn't ask for cheap. The staircase was completely bespoke and they'd not done one like my design before, but were engaging, helpful, and added some great ideas to the mix.