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SNYDERSTAIRS
Snyder Stairs Whitehall shop floor — a worker among stair stringers at 117 Franklin Street
✦ Family-owned · Whitehall, PA · Est. 1987

Two generations.One Whitehall shop.Stairs and railings only.

Family-owned and veteran-owned since 1987. We design and build custom stairs and install railings out of our Whitehall, PA shop — stairs and railings only, every day, for two generations.

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(610) 443-2240Budget on the first call
By the numbers

Four decades of proof — counted, not claimed.

  • 01 / 0439+Years buildingOne family, since 1987
  • 02 / 046,000+Railing systemsDesigned, built & installed
  • 03 / 04350,000+Parts orders shippedNationwide from Whitehall
  • 04 / 044.8★Verified rating52 Google reviews

Our work

Real stairs, in real Lehigh Valley homes.

Designed and built in our Whitehall shop, then installed or set on site. Hover to look closer; the whole portfolio is a click away.

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Why homeowners pick Snyder

Why we're the right fit for your staircase.

39 years of building stairs taught us what actually matters to a homeowner. Here's the straight version.

  • Budget on the first call

    A real number on the phone, before we ever visit.

    “I'll give you a budget right over the phone. No sales meeting unless you want one.”

  • We match your home

    Your floors, your trim, your style — the stair should belong.

    “What are your floors? The stairs should match.”

  • An honest broker

    We'll tell you what's worth it — and what isn't.

    “Sometimes I tell people not to spend the money. That comes back to you.”

  • Specialists, not a GC

    Stairs and railings are all we do — 39 years of it.

    “We're specific to stairs and rails. We get in, we know it, we get it done.”

  • Restoration others can't do

    We match period parts no one stocks — sourced and fit to the original.

    “If it hasn't been in a catalog since 1910, we can still match it.”

What we do

Stairs and railings — start to finish.

The work we do every day — designed and built under one roof in Whitehall, then installed or set on site. The full scope, lead times, and pricing live on the services page.

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Questions homeowners ask

The answers, before you even call.

We hear these every week. Here's exactly how it works — straight answers, no sales pitch.

We give you a real budget range on the very first call — before we ever come out. No sales meeting, no pressure. We'll tell you what doesn't need doing, so you only spend where it counts. Most railing and tread projects land in a few thousand; full custom stairs run higher. You'll know the ballpark in one phone call.

Red-oak stair stringers cut on the Snyder Stairs shop floor in Whitehall, PA
EST. 1987 · PHILLIPSBURG, NJ
Our Story

From a Phillipsburg garage to the Lehigh Valley's stair specialists.

The Snyder family started building stairs in a two-car garage in Phillipsburg, NJ in 1987. The first jobs came by word of mouth — a neighbor's center-hall colonial, a contractor who needed box stairs for a project. From the start it was the same idea it is now: quality work, friendly service, and a fair price.

Through the nineties the shop outgrew the garage and moved to a larger space in Easton, PA. The Snyder sons came up in the trade from the ground floor — carrying lumber, running the table saw, learning to read a floor plan and turn it into a working stair. In 2008 the shop moved home to Whitehall, PA, where it sits today. As the Lehigh Valley shifted from new construction toward remodels, railing renovations became a bigger and bigger part of the work.

  1. 1987Founded in a two-car garage — Phillipsburg, NJ
  2. 1990sLarger shop in Easton, PA — the sons join the bench
  3. 2008Moved home to Whitehall, PA
  4. TodayTwo generations, one shop
We build what we sell · Whitehall, PA

Most suppliers move boxes. We move sawdust.

Our shop at 117 Franklin Street is where every Snyder staircase comes together — parts sourced from specialist suppliers, cut, fit, finished, and crated under one roof. Here's the whole floor, zone by zone.

✦ Walk-ins welcome · Mon–Fri 8A–4:30P
Snyder Stairs lumber library — stacked white oak, walnut, cherry, and hard maple awaiting the next build
01 · Lumber libraryWhite oak, walnut, cherry, hard maple — air-stacked and matched to your floors.
Snyder Stairs Whitehall shop floor — a worker among stair stringers under one roof
02 · The fabrication floorWhere stringers, treads, and risers are cut to your run and fit together.
  • Close view of red-oak stair stringers cut on the Snyder shop floor
    03 · Stringer bayCarriages cut to your run — the backbone every tread and riser hangs on.
  • Snyder Stairs assembly bay — fitting newel posts and balusters to a stair
    04 · Assembly baySourced newels, balusters, and iron brought together and dry-fit before delivery.
  • Snyder Stairs fit and finish bench — fitting and detailing stair parts
    05 · Fit & finish benchTreads fit, fittings coped, and every joint finish-fit before it leaves the building.
  • Snyder Stairs showroom — newels, balusters, and stained wood samples on display
    06 · ShowroomWalk-ins welcome — see real newels, balusters, iron patterns, and stained samples in person.

Want to see it in person? Stop by the shop and showroom — no appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome · Mon–Fri 8A–4:30P. The address and a map are just below.

Proudly serving the Lehigh Valley

117 Franklin Street, Whitehall, PA.

Based at 117 Franklin Street in Whitehall, PA, we serve homeowners across the Lehigh Valley and into northern New Jersey.

117 Franklin Street, Whitehall, PA 18052
Mon–Fri · 8:00A–4:30P
(610) 443-2240
Where we work
  • Whitehall
  • Allentown
  • Bethlehem
  • Easton
  • Nazareth
  • Macungie
  • Center Valley
  • Northern NJ
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Memberships & Affiliations

We stand behind our work — and our industry.

Built in WhitehallWhitehall, PA · Since 1987
  • Stair Manufacturers Association member sealSMA MemberStair Manufacturers Assn · 10+ years
  • Habitat for Humanity logoHabitat Sponsor12+ builds supported
  • United States flag — veteran-owned markVeteran-OwnedAmerican hardwoods · built in Whitehall, PA

Also a member of the Pennsylvania Builders Association, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Lehigh Valley Builders Association.

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Verified reviews · 4.8★ on Google
Family-Owned Since 1987Lehigh Valley Local
What our customers are saying

Five stars across the Valley.

Honest words from your Lehigh Valley neighbors — Allentown, Bethlehem, Macungie, Center Valley. No paid placements.

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★★★★★
GGoogle

Easy to work with up front and honest and flexible. Installation went the best i've ever had.

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Darrell HotniskyVerified Google review · 2026
★★★★★
GGoogle

Snyder Stairs has been been installing new railings in our jobs for years. We have always been very happy with the quality of the installs

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Steven DormannVerified Google review · 2026
★★★★★
GGoogle

Nick and the team did a great job on our stair project. High volume of communication to ensure expectations were aligned and install work/craftsmanship was A+

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Christopher GroverVerified Google review · 2025
★★★★★
GGoogle

Nick and the team at Snyder Stairs did a wonderful job. On time and on budget. They were very easy to work with and provided us with a beautiful stair.

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John LiberatoreVerified Google review · 2025
★★★★★
GGoogle

Don't go anywhere else for help with stairs PERIOD. Nick and all the folks here are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and honestly fun to work with. And at very competitive prices. Thank you!

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Donald HagenbuchVerified Google review · 2025
★★★★★
GGoogle

Had a great experience with Snyder Stairs in updating our staircase! The were very efficient and the project was knocked out in a week. Everything went well with the timeline and install. Very flexible and easy to work with!

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Chase MatherVerified Google review · 2025
Three ways we serve

Same shop. Different playbooks.

Pick the one that fits how you came to us. Same family-owned shop, same standard — a different process for each.

Ready when you are

Custom stairs and railings, built in Whitehall.

Custom stairs and railings, built by a family of Pennsylvania craftsmen for nearly forty years. We'll give you a realistic budget on the first call — not a teaser, not a pressure-close. Get in touch, or send a few photos.

Start your projectCall (610) 443-2240

Budget on the first call · (610) 443-2240 · Whitehall, PA

Atmospheric walnut staircase landing with brass detail — Rambo residence