Composite deck stairs with LED tread lighting leading down to a paver patio at dusk

Outdoor Stairs & Steps in Charlotte, NC

Outdoor stairs take more abuse than any other part of a deck — weather on every surface, weight on every step. We build stairs that feel solid underfoot and stay that way.

What we do

We build and rebuild deck stairs, porch steps, and hillside stairways. Stringers are cut and spaced for the load, treads are consistent (uneven steps cause falls), and every staircase lands on a proper footing pad — not bare dirt.

Options include composite treads with built-in LED step lights — a small upgrade that makes evening use safer and looks premium — plus closed risers, and railing systems matched to your deck.

On sloped lots we build multi-flight stairways with landings that make a steep backyard actually usable — down to a fire pit, a dock, or a lower lawn.

Serving Charlotte and the surrounding Charlotte-area communities — see our full service area.

What's included

  • Deck and porch stair construction & rebuilds
  • Load-rated stringers, even tread heights
  • Concrete landing pads — no stairs on dirt
  • LED step lighting options
  • Code-compliant handrails
  • Hillside stairways with landings

Recent work

Stairs with built-in LED step lights
Stair stringers during construction
Hillside stairway with landings

Common questions

Can you add lighting to deck stairs?

Yes — low-voltage LED lights recessed into risers are one of our most popular upgrades. They run on a transformer with a dusk sensor or switch, cost little to operate, and make stairs dramatically safer at night.

My deck stairs feel bouncy — is that dangerous?

Bouncy stairs usually mean stringers are undersized, over-spanned, or pulling away from the deck. It's worth an inspection — stair failures cause real injuries. We'll tell you whether it's a reinforcement job or a rebuild.

Can you build stairs down a steep slope?

Yes — multi-flight stairways with landings are one of our specialties. See our hillside walkway projects in the gallery.

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Tell us what you're thinking and we'll come out for a free, no-pressure walkthrough — measurements, material options, and a written price.

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