u/Friendly_Cook_3071

My contractor (handyman/carpenter) sub-contracted out the stairs renovation to floor-layers/stair-installers. Here is what they did.

The lower post is level and lines up with the edge of the riser. The upper post is about a 1/2" out, closer to the edge of the treads, and it's off-level. Also, the miter joint on which it sits is sloppy. The photo with the laser level shows that the two posts don't line up.

Also, since the posts don't line up, once the balusters are in, they will progressively get closer to the edge of the treads as you climb the stairs. Right?

Not impressed and hoping for suggestions. Price: $6,700 CAD. Location: Toronto, Canada.

My contractor (handyman/carpenter) sub-contracted out the stairs renovation to a floor-layers/stair-installers. Here is what they did.

The lower post is level and lines up with the edge of the riser. The upper post is about a 1/2" out, closer to the edge of the treads, and it's off-level. Also, the miter joint on which it sits is sloppy. The photo with the laser level shows that the two posts don't line up.

Also, since the posts don't line up, once the balusters are in, they will progressively get closer to the edge of the treads as you climb the stairs. Right?

Not impressed and hoping for suggestions. Price: $6,700 CAD. Location: Toronto, Canada.