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$117 – $245 each
Solid red oak tread with round nosing, old covering removed, glued and nailed, sanded, two coats clear finish
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Remove old covering and supply and install one solid oak stair tread (with nosing) on an existing stair, sanded and finished.
Oak Stair Tread in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $138 to $288 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for oak stair tread.
National average: $120 – $250 each
$117 – $245 each
Solid red oak tread with round nosing, old covering removed, glued and nailed, sanded, two coats clear finish
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Find a pro to do this$138 – $288 each
Select solid red oak tread with round nosing, old covering removed, glued and screwed with plugs, sanded, three coats clear finish
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Find a pro to do this$173 – $360 each
Select solid white oak tread with round nosing, old covering removed, glued and plugged, sanded, three coats clear satin
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $58 – $120 | each |
| Labor | labor | $55 – $114 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $15 – $32 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $10 – $21 | each |
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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