Made to measure in solid oak — the most popular choice for UK homeowners. Every staircase is designed and manufactured to your exact specifications.
Most PopularAt DAB Stairs, we build beautiful oak staircases that are all made to measure and can be designed in many different styles. Oak staircases remain the most popular choice for UK homeowners today, and it’s easy to see why.
Solid oak stairs offer unmatched durability and natural beauty that improves with age. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating, our softwood staircases are also versatile options perfect for those who want beauty and durability at a different price point.
Specifications
Configurations
When you choose DAB Stairs for your oak staircase project, you benefit from:
Dimensions
All our staircases are designed and manufactured to meet current building regulations, including:
Building bespoke oak staircases requires precision and experience. We’ve been manufacturing custom oak stairs for over 40 years, combining traditional joinery techniques with modern CAD technology.
Our oak staircase design process starts with understanding your space and requirements. Using our advanced CAD design system, we’ll help you create the perfect staircase — from site survey and measurements through to detailed 3D visualisation.
Every component is inspected before delivery, and all our oak staircases meet current UK building regulations.
We build oak staircases in every configuration to suit your space — from simple straight flights to complex curved and winder designs.
The simplest and most economical option. Ideal for narrow hallways and standard layouts.
A space-efficient design that changes direction by 90° — ideal for corner positions.
Changes direction by 180° with a flat landing — great for splitting longer rises.
Space-saving winder steps that eliminate the need for a landing in a compact footprint.
We manufacture in both solid and engineered oak. Both use real oak timber — the difference is in the construction. We’ll advise which is the better fit for your project when you get in touch.
Solid Oak
Cut from a single piece of timber throughout. The traditional choice — heavy, stable, and visually consistent. Ideal for exposed treads, newel posts, and handrails where you want the full natural grain visible.
Engineered Oak
A real oak veneer over a stable core. Engineered oak is less susceptible to movement caused by changes in temperature and humidity, making it a practical option in centrally heated homes.
Oak vs Softwood
As a hardwood, oak is significantly denser and more resistant to dents, scratches, and daily wear than pine or redwood. It’s the natural choice for exposed-wood finishes. Softwood is more economical and ideal if you’re planning to carpet or paint.
View softwood staircases →Every oak staircase we build is made to measure, so pricing varies by project. As a supply-only manufacturer, our prices reflect the staircase components alone — not fitting, which is arranged separately with your joiner or builder.
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A straight flight is the most economical starting point. Quarter-turn, half-landing, and winder configurations add complexity and cost. Curved staircases are our most labour-intensive option.
Solid vs Engineered
Both solid and engineered oak are real timber — engineered oak uses a structural core with a real oak surface layer, which can affect material cost.
Balustrade Type
Traditional timber spindles are the most economical. Contemporary black metal spindles and glass panels (frameless or semi-frameless) increase the cost accordingly.
Bespoke Dimensions
Non-standard widths, extra-deep treads, or unusual floor-to-floor heights are all achievable — they require additional material and machining time.
Every staircase is unique. Here are a few recent oak projects that show the range of what we manufacture.
LondonCase Study: Bespoke Oak Staircase with Glass Balustrade for London Home Renovation
HertfordshireBespoke Oak Staircase Hertfordshire: Premium Timber Manufacturing
LondonA curved timber staircase with oak handrails, built for a home in London. This case study shows the design process, joinery details and completed installation.
We supply oak staircases throughout Hertfordshire, Essex, and London, with our service covering the home counties and nationwide. Both residential and commercial projects are welcome, from single-family homes to larger developments.
Every bespoke oak staircase can be supplied pre-assembled or flat pack and delivered direct to site, wherever you are in the UK.
Hertfordshire
St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and surrounding areas
Essex
Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend, and the wider county
London
All boroughs with regular deliveries across the capital
Home Counties
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire
Everything you need to know before ordering a bespoke oak staircase from us.
Full FAQOur hardwood oak staircases are ready for collection or delivery within 2–3 weeks from approved drawings. Complex configurations or curved staircases may take slightly longer. We will confirm your exact lead time when you receive your quote.
Yes — every staircase we manufacture is designed to meet current UK Building Regulations, including correct rise and going measurements, handrail heights (900mm minimum for domestic use), and balustrade spindle spacing (no gap exceeding 99mm). We can provide the technical documentation your building inspector requires.
Character grade oak has natural knots, varied grain, and tonal movement — each staircase is visually unique and suits homes that want warmth and personality. Prime grade is more consistent, with minimal knots and cleaner lines, which suits contemporary or minimal interiors. Both grades are equally durable and structural.
Yes. We supply throughout Hertfordshire, Essex, London, and the Home Counties, with nationwide delivery available across the UK. Staircases can be supplied pre-assembled or flat pack and are delivered direct to site or to your installer.
We need: floor-to-floor height, floor thickness, total width available, and your preferred configuration. We provide a detailed measuring guide with every enquiry, and our team can advise if needed. For complex projects we offer a design consultation service from £200.
Yes. Our oak staircases are compatible with a range of balustrade systems — traditional timber spindles, contemporary black metal spindles, and frameless or semi-frameless glass panels. We'll advise on the right system for your design and structural requirements.
No — DAB Stairs is a supply-only manufacturer. We produce your staircase to your exact specification and deliver it ready to be assembled by your joiner or builder. This keeps our prices competitive and ensures you get the best from both a specialist manufacturer and your trusted tradesperson.
Supply-only costs depend on configuration complexity, timber grade, balustrade type, and bespoke dimensions. A straight-flight oak staircase is the most economical starting point; quarter-turn, half-landing, and winder designs are progressively more complex. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote — we aim to respond within one working day.
Looking for something different? We manufacture a full range of bespoke timber staircases and doors to suit every home.
Pine & RedwoodEngineered redwood and MDF — perfect for painting or carpeting. A cost-effective and versatile alternative.
Loft ConversionsMade-to-measure staircases for loft conversions. Standard and space-saving paddle flight options available.
DoorsBespoke Accoya and hardwood doors crafted to your specification. Purpose-made to your exact requirements.
Get in touch below. Our team is ready to help bring your vision to life — from first sketch to final supply, throughout London, Hertfordshire, Essex and nationwide.