About Stairplan
Stairplan is a UK staircase manufacturer with a long history of designing and producing staircases for real buildings and real installations.
Established in 1977, the business has grown by focusing on build quality, practical design, and an understanding of how staircases work in everyday use — not just how they look on screen.
Established in 1977
Stairplan began as a small, hands-on joinery business, founded on traditional woodworking skills and a practical approach to staircase design.
From the outset, the focus was on producing staircases that were well made, accurate, and straightforward to install — principles that still guide the business today.
How we work today
Today, Stairplan manufactures staircases in-house, combining modern machinery with experienced craftsmanship.
Producing staircases under one roof allows us to:
Control quality at every stage
Maintain consistency and accuracy
Respond to complex layouts and bespoke requirements
Design staircases with installation in mind
Designed to be installed
A staircase that looks good on paper still needs to fit, comply, and work on site.
Our staircases are designed with real buildings in mind, taking into account:
Structural constraints
Building Regulations
Access and headroom
Installer requirements
Our range of staircases
Stairplan manufactures a wide range of staircases, from straightforward layouts to more complex bespoke designs.
Our work includes:
Standard straight staircases
Winder staircases for space-restricted layouts
Open plan staircases
Fully bespoke staircases where materials, detailing, and construction are tailored to the project
Bespoke staircases
Bespoke staircases allow complete flexibility over materials, proportions, and detailing.
These projects often involve:
Custom newel posts and balusters
Cut-string and bracketed designs
Specialist handrail profiles
Detailed joinery and finishing
Compliance and responsibility
Staircases must comply with Building Regulations to ensure safety and usability.
We design staircases with compliance in mind from the outset, helping avoid issues with Building Control and ensuring staircases feel right in everyday use.
View UK Staircase Regulations
Visiting Stairplan
Customers considering a premium or bespoke staircase are welcome to visit us to discuss their project and view examples of our work.
Seeing staircases in person often helps clarify options and expectations.
Next steps
If you’re planning a staircase and would like to understand what’s possible, start with our guidance pages or explore the staircase types we manufacture.