How much would it cost to build a staircase that doesn already exist ?
There’s no way for me to estimate a cost without seeing the place, knowing where the bearing walls might be, seeing the routing of plumbing and electrical utilities, and knowing your taste and your budget. I’m currently building a staircase myself, out of scrap, give-away, and scavenged materials, that won’t end up costing anything! (Using a hand saw, I don’t even have to use electricity!) If the closet space you’re intending to convert provides a wide enough space for the staircase, you might be all right, but check to see where the supporting structures are in the framing of the house. If a wall you might remove is a bearing wall, you’ll have to install a beam to provide support for what’s above it, and suspend that beam on posts that have good support from below. Your best bet would be to call two or three remodeling contractors. With the economy suffering right now, you should be able to find someone to provide you a free estimate on the job. Maybe they can give you ideas, too, as
