A Contractor That Specializes in Staircases

Kurt Olmstead & Company is composed of detail-oriented craftsman who are experts at building and remodeling staircases. We can handle any project regardless of size or difficulty. In fact, we have worked on stairs for more than three decades.

About Kurt Olmstead

Kurt started as a cabinet maker but saw the lack of craftsmanship and design when it came to remodeling custom stairs. This motivated him to start Kurt Olmstead & Co. Kurt and his wife Jennifer have raised two daughters in the last 37 years in Orange County. He and his crew have been together since the start.

Finishing Touches

You can depend on us to provide you with a quality finish. Most stair contractors leave your projects unfinished. We however maintain a shop where as much as the finishing can be done before the installation of your stair case. 

Why Choose Us

We focus on what our customers want with specialty stairs and all additional detail wanted. We have also been in business for a long time, which means we have the experience necessary to build your dream staircase.

We are always on time as our reviews will tell you. We are dedicated, conscientious, and true to our word. We are pleased to say that we have never had a dissatisfied client.

Contact Kurt Olmstead & Company

For your free consultation or if you have any questions,  feel free to reach out to Kurt.

Testimonials

— Marilyn and Art Droz

"Thank-you for the beautiful job you did rebuilding our staircase. It completely changes the look of our house; the staircase has gone from an out of date eyesore to a beautiful focal point. The job itself was painless. You said it would take three days and it did. You were "on time" and left the house and yard clean at the end of each work day. Both the quality of your work and the ideas you brought to the project were a testament to your years of experience and impressive skills. Thank-you!"

— Dan Salerno

"Very professional company and quality work. Love my stairway and everyone who walks in the house does too. I have referred Kurt to several people and everyone is completely happy. His workers are clean and coconscious. Left the job site clean each day. Safety was never an issue while they were doing the work. Kurt's design ideas were excellent, they were on time daily and on schedule as promised. Very Happy Customer!!!"

“Built and installed a new wood floor staircase and new railing

From the first visit at our house all the way to the finishing touches of this project, Kurt and his team did a wonderful job. Kurt is very professional, knowledgeable and his pricing is transparent and reasonable. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding. Kurt, who owns this company does a lot of the work himself, which makes a big difference. He is an expert in what he does and once he and his team starts working you can see that they love what they do. They are very passionate and want to make things right for their customers.”

“We renovated our stairway in our 2 story house. Kurt helped us by removing the existing carpet and rail system and installing detailed skirts to both sides of stairway and under upstairs landing rails, as well as installing tread end caps and risers to open ends of stairway. He also installed a new handrail, box newels and balusters - all up to current code. He finished off all steps to make them carpet ready.

It went better than could ever be expected. When we initially met with Kurt, we could tell he was an absolute expert in this area. We really wanted to get it done as soon as possible, but he was totally booked up. However, when one of his customers dropped out at the last minute, he thought of us and contacted us to see if we could slide into the opening. The timing was fantastic and we really appreciated his attention to the details of our timing needs. Our second meeting with Kurt was so that we could pick out the exact details of the handrail, box newels and balusters to be installed. He had loads of examples for us to look through and he was very knowledgable about what changes needed to be made to meet current code. Once installation began, Kurt and his team were onsite every day and were great to work with - they even were kind to our dog, nicknaming her their "shop dog" as she liked to hang around them as they worked. They worked quickly, efficiently and always cleaned up at night to ensure the safety of our children during a home remodel (ie. replaced the railings they took down each night so that the stairway would be safe for my girls.)”

— Jonathan Abbate

"Kurt did a fantastic job on my staircase remodel project. He has an excellent eye for detail and helped to educate me on the options available so that I could properly chose which options were best for my style. He completed the job on time and was VERY easy to work with.
If you're looking to remodel and rebuilt a staircase, I would absolutely recommend Kurt and his team -- you'll be glad you chose them."

— Kimberly Quickel

"As a professional, I have high expectations for timeliness, ethical and responsible professional standards. Kurt exceeded my highest expectations! His quality of work coupled with finishing the project before the completion date .... simply amazing!!!! The pricing was very fair and I am somewhat of a bargain shopper, but I have to say, you do pay for what you get.... Kurt was worth every dime. I am recommending him to all our friends and family!!! A plus plus I'll put my reputation on him!!!"

— Susan Salvati

"Mr. Olmstead is an excellent master carpenter. He enclosed my open staircase and matched the steps to my wooden floors. He came on time, did the work as quoted and finished quickly. He also, cleaned and vacuumed the steps and flooring. I highly recommend him."

— erine003

"Kurt replaced our railing and stair treads and did an amazing job. He has an unbelievable sense of quality and exceeded our expectations. We receive compliments on it by every single person that sees it. I tried to recruit him to do other work for us but he sticks to stairways."

— Sarah M.

Pasadena, CA

"Kurt built an amazing stair rail in our house. He was professional, quick, and very detail oriented. We had interviewed other contractors and no one came close to his professionalism, kindness, and knowledge. He as in and out in 3 days and didn't even leave one piece of sawdust behind. It was fantastic!
The best part was he brought samples of everything, so we knew exactly what we were getting. And we couldn't be happier!
I would highly recommend Kurt Olmstead for all of your carpentry needs. I know we will use him again!"

— Miguel A.

Aliso Viejo, CA

"Kurt did a great job on our stairs! The final product is really beautiful and we get many compliments. I would highly recommend Kurt, he is very knowledgeable and will deliver a final product that is very professional."

— Wendy K.

Huntington Beach, CA

"Kurt just finished our staircase for the second time. We used carpeting up the middle the first time, and after many years of that, decided to change it to vinyl planking to match our Floors. It looks wonderful! He does meticulous work and leaves the finished product looking amazing. I can't recommend him enough. He comes on time, is always polite, and has great guys working with him. Fabulous!"

— Mark S.

Anaheim, CA

"Real workmanship. Kurt and his crew did a fantastic job on my staircase. He has a great attention for detail. If you are looking for a stair guy, I highly recommend Kurt. I would rehire him without a second thought about it. This, coming from a perfectionist says a lot about this contractor."

— Alea C.

Tustin, CA

"Kurt and his team are the best! He was very responsive. Very friendly. Priced competitively and overall went above and beyond to match our new railing to our floor (it wasn't easy!) Highly recommend him and his team! I got bids from many companies and his was the BEST! And the friendliest which is more important sometimes. Thank you so much!!"

— Marquita S.

Laguna Hills, CA

"I think the other reviewers said it all. I would not hesitate to recommend Kurt for any job. He made sure I knew what all my choices were, matched the hand rail to my furniture, and helped me decide which components would look best together. He and his crew work well together; no smoking, swearing or harsh words. They had to work with my family going up and down the stairs, and were exceptionally courteous in moving their tools without a complaint."

— Naomi S.

Fountain Valley, CA

"Kurt and his team are awesome and easy to work with. Kurt always communicated by phone or text if he had any questions or if there were any problems. Kurt brought samples to the house of everything so we were able to pick and knew exactly what we getting. Kurt did a great job matching the railing color to the stair color. They were always on time, very professional and cleaned up after themselves. He did a fantastic job and I highly recommend Kurt for your stair needs."

— Chrissy R.

Huntington Beach, CA

"We recently completed a major remodel on our home, adding a second story addition. The staircase was not a part of our builder's repertoire, and having absolutely no idea of where to begin, we sought out many referrals. Kurt's name came up a couple of times when asking around. After meeting with several stair specialists, we were most comfortable with Kurt's knowledge, professionalism and competitive pricing. When it was time to complete the stairs, Kurt and his team did a phenomenal job making them look beautiful and worked seamlessly with our builder. We are extremely pleased with the craftsmanship and quality of our new staircase and highly recommend Kurt."

— Michael C.

Irvine, CA

"I interviewed several contractors before I settled on Kurt. And I'm glad I did. From the first moment he inspired trust and confidence. It took a couple of months from that first meeting until I signed up on the job. During this time, Kurt always returned my calls quickly and never tired of answering questions in my quest for one wood or another. Even when I decided to change the flooring as well, he helped me with advice and a referral who was also very helpful. Every time I walk up and down those stairs, I'm still amazed how great they look. Our family and friends are just as impressed. Every single detail was taken care of; there are no gaps, no nails, no scuffs. The stain is beautiful and matches the wooden floor perfectly.
Kurt was on time every day, cleaned up after himself every day and finished exactly when he said he will.
Add to that the most competitive bid, and I considered myself pretty lucky. You will too when you hire Kurt."

— Sharon H.

Laguna Niguel, CA

"I recently found out about Kurt's work through clients and referred him to my parents who were in desperate need of a new staircase. His company is professional and a pleasant to work with. My parents were amazed by his knowledge and expertise and the fact he finished the project in a timely matter. I had interviewed several other contractors for my parents, and we feel we made the best decision. The new oak risers and bullnose treads were installed to perfection. His company left my parents place even cleaner then when they arrived. I would highly recommend Kurt for staircase needs. My parents have gotten so many complements and were extremely satisfied with the outcome of their new staircase."