Reasonable price for a new concrete staircase?

[ErikLeo]

We have undertaken an ambitious exterior renovation of the house, but what remains to be fixed is a very dilapidated porch staircase.

I have received a quote of 181,000 SEK including VAT excluding ROT. The specification was shaping, reinforcement, casting, and concrete. As this was far above my budget, I am grateful for input on the following:

– Price level for a complete renovation of a concrete staircase for a private villa outside Stockholm (see pictures)
– Execution and durability. Traditional concrete vs. e.g., Marmocit surface coating
– Any tips on companies to contact

Thank you in advance,
Erik Leonsson

 

[RoTe]

Hahahah 181,000kr hahahahahha dear god. Hire a blacksmith instead, and you'll have a staircase for a fraction of the cost and avoid concrete that crumbles.

 

[Thomas_Blekinge]

Stuff like that.

 

[patfred]

Get more quotes, that quote is at least 140k above what is reasonable.

 

[ErikLeo]

Yes, a wrought iron staircase is not a bad idea, especially for durability. I quickly googled and found several nice solutions.

 

[Farstatjej90]

180,000 SEK? So it's the staircase in question? Are you sure they didn't mishear and think it was the slab (for the house) that needs to be recast?

 

[RoTe]

If you had chosen a concrete staircase, you would still need a blacksmith to make a nice railing, so call around to some of them instead, and you don't necessarily have to ask for a fixed price either.

 

[ErikLeo]

180,000 SEK? Is it the stairs you're referring to? Are you sure they didn't mishear and think it was the slab (for the house) that needs to be recast?

Haha, yes, it wouldn't be unlikely. But no, I'm 100% sure they know exactly what needs to be done. They've seen a video of the stairs and have sent nice reference images from previous projects. It is quite a comprehensive job, even if the amount is very high.

 

[ErikLeo]

If you had chosen a concrete staircase, it would still have required a blacksmith to create a nice railing, so call around to a few of those instead and you don't have to demand a fixed price either.

Yes exactly, this job would probably have cost over 200K with a blacksmith anyway. I'll check with them to see what they want for forging the entire staircase.

 

[Argastesnickaren]

Cast sides, fill up, and lay granite stone.
Did it when I built 4 years ago.
1100 SEK delivered for 1200 mm wide solid granite.
I think I have some photos in my album.

 

[pacman42]

I would have reinforced and poured it myself, unless a wrought iron staircase becomes the choice, of course.

You have the measurements, and tying rebar isn't that difficult. Screw the mold shut after each step with a bit too much concrete in. Sure, it's a bit of work, but this is not an impossible project even for an amateur.

 

[RoTe]

Yes exactly, this job would probably have stopped at over 200K with a blacksmith anyway. I'll check with them what they want to forge the entire staircase.

Now you're not showing much of the house but wouldn't a black wrought iron staircase with steps in the same type of wood as you have on the doors be nice?

 

[BSOD]

I think my stairs with materials cost around 5-8000 SEK. I did it during some evenings and weekends, alongside my full-time job. Reinforced concrete stairs with a surface layer of split granite.

My goodness, you practically have to be a doctor nowadays to afford going to work if anything on the house needs to be done by craftsmen.