SNYDERSTAIRSLehigh Valley + Northern NJ · Whitehall HQ
Whether it's a straight run or a curved feature staircase, we work with architects, designers, and builders to turn drawings into buildable stairs. We review dimensions, recommend construction details, produce shop drawings when required, and fabricate everything in our Whitehall shop. You'll work directly with the people building the staircase—not a sales department.
From your drawings to delivery and installation, here is how a designer project moves through our shop.
What designers come to us for
Whether you're designing a custom staircase, matching a historic detail, or specifying an iron railing system, we help bridge the gap between the drawings and the finished installation. We work directly with architects, designers, builders, and homeowners to develop practical details, recommend products, produce shop drawings when required, and fabricate the finished staircase in our Whitehall shop. Everything is coordinated under one roof—from custom woodwork and iron balusters to installation—so there's one point of contact throughout the project.
Sample library
American hardwoods and powder-coated iron. White oak and red oak are the most requested — but we run about a dozen species in all. The swatches here are a representative few; see the full set at our Whitehall showroom.
WoodWarm honey — stains to any tone in your palette.
WoodRich chocolate — the premium grain for a feature stair.
WoodReddens and deepens with age — spec it for warmth.
WoodPale, tight, even grain — clean for painted balustrade.
IronPowder-coat — 11 catalog baluster patterns, won't rust.
IronWarm dark metal — antique depth for a period room.
Matched to your homeStains and finishes shown are representative — bring us your floor or a photo and we'll match it on the first call. (610) 443-2240.
Jesse was very helpful giving us ideas for how we wanted to design our staircase and was very transparent on pricing. The installer was professional, kind, and efficient, and the final product was amazing.
We fabricate custom display panels using your preferred wood species, handrail profiles, baluster styles, and finishes. They give clients a full-scale reference during design meetings and make selections easier before fabrication begins.
Display panels built to your studio's species + stain spec. Yours to keep.
Two generations of one family, specializing in stairs and railings since 1987 — built in our Whitehall, Pennsylvania shop, with every part coordinated under one roof. Same shop, same standard on every project.
Specialists
¶ Railing + stair · since 1987
From your first measurements to final fabrication, every project is managed from our Whitehall shop. We build custom stair components, coordinate specialty parts, and make sure everything is ready before it leaves our doors.
We coordinate the project, order the specialty components, fabricate the custom woodwork, and prepare everything for installation. You won't spend the project trying to coordinate multiple suppliers or wonder who's responsible for what.
For nearly four decades we've focused almost exclusively on staircases and railings. Whether it's a simple railing replacement, a curved staircase, or matching an existing home, that's the work we do every day.
Snyder Stairs has been serving the Lehigh Valley since 1987. Two generations later, we're still designing, fabricating, and supporting projects from the same Whitehall location — with thousands of completed railings and stair projects behind us.
✦ One Whitehall shop · Two generations · Every part under one roof
Download CAD blocks, catalog PDFs, and sample-request forms for your active spec set. Drawn AIA-friendly for complex & custom stairs — not stamped, no 3D renders yet.
Yes. We keep a selection of wood and iron baluster styles, newel posts, handrail profiles, and other common stair components in our showroom. If you're working through design options with a client, we'll help you narrow down the combinations, and we can build a custom sample display for your studio.
Absolutely. If you regularly specify staircases or railings, we'll build a custom display using the balusters, handrail profiles, newel posts, and other components you use most. It's a great way to let clients compare real materials instead of flipping through catalogs.
Yes. For custom staircases and curved work, we prepare shop drawings showing the layout and construction details before fabrication. We'll review everything with you so the design is approved before production begins.
Very. Custom work is all about the details. Whether you're matching an existing home or building something new, we'll work from your drawings and specifications to make sure the profiles, spacing, and layout are built the way you intended. If something isn't practical to fabricate, we'll tell you before production—not after.
Yes. We regularly source or reproduce hard-to-find newel posts, balusters, handrails, finials, and other stair components for historic homes. If an original profile is no longer available, we'll help you find the closest match or have it recreated from the original.
We work as part of your project team. Send us your drawings, sketches, or design intent, and we'll help with material selection, fabrication details, shop drawings when needed, and technical questions throughout the project. Whether we're working directly with you or through a builder, our goal is the same—making sure the finished staircase matches the design.
Designer pathway
Send us your plans, sketches, or specifications. We'll review the project, discuss construction options, and provide pricing before anything moves into production.
Budget on the first call · (610) 443-2240 · Whitehall, PA
