How much do people charge per stair to redo?

How Much to Charge Per Stair to Redo: People charge per stair to redo or refinish stairs on a per-step basis that varies by work scope, with average $50 to $300 per stair including materials and labor. For simple refinishing, sanding and staining existing hardwood treads, charge $50 to $100 per stair, including sanding, staining, and polyurethane. For replacing tread with new oak tread while reusing stringer, charge $150 to $300 per stair including new tread $30 to $80, labor $50 to $100, and finishing. For carpet removal and installing new carpet on stairs, charge $20 to $50 per stair labor plus carpet cost. For installing hardwood over existing stairs with new treads and risers and painting risers white, common remodel, charge $200 to $400 per stair total, so 14 stair staircase costs $2,800 to $5,600. For full staircase redo with new treads, risers, newel posts, balusters, and handrail, per stair cost rises to $300 to $600 per stair including railings. Factors affecting per stair price include material pine cheapest $50 per stair, oak mid $150, walnut premium $250, complexity straight cheapest, L-shaped or curved more, labor rates $50 to $100 per hour, and region. Most contractors prefer to quote whole staircase $3,000 to $10,000 rather than per stair, but per stair helps estimate. Always include disposal and finishing in per stair price.