Basic
$87 – $173 each
Unfinished 1 in. red oak tread with bullnose nosing, cut to fit, glued and nailed

Replace or install one hardwood stair tread (tread material and labor per step); risers, rail and removal of old treads may be extra.
Wood Stair Tread in Providence, Rhode Island typically costs $102 to $204 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Providence are 4.0% higher than the national average for wood stair tread.
National average: $100 – $200 each
$87 – $173 each
Unfinished 1 in. red oak tread with bullnose nosing, cut to fit, glued and nailed
$102 – $204 each
Unfinished 1 in. white oak tread with bullnose nosing, scribed to the skirt, glued and screwed
$127 – $255 each
Prefinished 1 in. select white oak tread with returned end on the open side, glued and screwed, plugs at screws
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $44 – $87 | each |
| Labor | labor | $39 – $78 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $12 – $23 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $7.76 – $16 | each |
Hardwood oak stair treads being fitted with a newel post laid alongside
Photo: The Finishing Company Richmond Va · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Providence run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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