Balustrades in Hamilton

Yes, this is a core part of our Hamilton work. We can repair treads, stringers and handrails, re-fix loose sections and replace parts that have failed so they sit alongside the original. Where a rebuild is unavoidable we bring the balustrade heights and gaps up to current standards while keeping the character of the stair. Timber needs sealing and upkeep, so we will be honest about the ongoing care. We assess what can genuinely be saved on site.

Often, yes, depending on how far the corrosion has gone. Decorative wrought and cast iron rusts once its coating fails, so the fix is to address the steel and re-establish a sound finish, or replace badly deteriorated sections to match. We will not simply paint over active rust and call it done. Where replacement is needed we can fabricate to suit the original pattern. A site inspection tells us what is repairable and what is not.

It depends on the work. A like-for-like repair of an existing stair is different to a rebuild or a renovation that triggers current requirements. Where new work is done we build to the NCC, which sets around 865mm along a stair flight and roughly 1 metre to landings, with gaps a 125mm sphere cannot pass. We frame this as the standard we build to, not legal advice, and your certifier signs off compliance. We will flag where your job sits at the quote.

Yes. For rear decks and courtyards we can fit glass, stainless wire or powder-coated aluminium balustrades that suit an older home without pretending to be original ironwork. Frameless or semi-frameless glass keeps an open feel, while wire gives a lighter look on an elevated deck. We build to the NCC barrier heights and fix correctly to the deck structure. We will talk through options that respect the era of the house.

Yes. Alongside restoration we build new staircases, including straight, floating and custom stairs, fabricating the treads, stringers and structural support along with a matching balustrade and handrail. On a renovation we build to current barrier heights and glass requirements, and fix the structure to suit the substrate. This is full stair construction, not just a new handrail on old stairs. A site visit lets us scope it properly and quote it itemised.

Yes. We are fully insured with $20 million public liability, which matters on detailed work in occupied period homes. We run our own experienced fabrication and install team rather than subcontracting, which is important on heritage jobs where the person doing the work needs to understand the original detail. Our quotes are fixed and itemised, with any variation agreed in writing. Call 0407 204 572 to arrange a free measure and quote.