4–6 weeks (8–12 for curved)
We build it in our Whitehall shop.
The stair comes together on our shop floor. We cut stringers, treads, and risers to your run, add tread returns, cope the fittings, and assemble — parts like newels, balusters, and iron are sourced from specialist suppliers and fit under one roof. We deliver unfinished: we don't paint or stain, so you (or your finisher) match the floors on site.
- Est. 198739 yrs
- Family-Owned
- Veteran-Owned
- 4.8★ Verified
- Lehigh Valley
In short
What is the shop-floor fabrication step?
Shop-floor fabrication is where the stair is built in our Whitehall shop — stringers, treads, and risers cut to your run, tread returns added, fittings coped, and the whole thing assembled. Sourced parts like newels, balusters, and iron are coordinated under one roof. We deliver unfinished; we don't paint or stain.
Built & reviewed by Snyder Stairs · Whitehall, PA · Est. 1987 · Updated June 2026
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What happens during this step
- Stock selected from our hardwood inventory — White oak, red oak, poplar, and hickory — plus more on request.
- Stringers, treads, and risers cut to your run; tread returns added; fittings coped to fit.
- Sourced newels, balusters, and iron brought together and dry-fit before delivery.
- We deliver unfinished — we don't paint or stain, so the finish can be matched to your floors on site.
- Typical fabrication runs 4–6 weeks; curved or fully custom work runs 8–12 weeks.
Deliverables
- A finished-fit, unfinished stair or railing, ready for install.
- Stair parts cut, fit, and crated for delivery.
Builders and developers can check in on fabrication on request. Stair parts also ship nationwide from our Whitehall shop.
Shop-Floor Fabrication FAQs
Common questions about the shop-floor fabrication step.
Q: How long does the shop work take?
Typical fabrication is 4–6 weeks; curved or fully custom stairs run 8–12 weeks. We confirm the install or delivery window once your job is on the schedule.
Q: Do you stain and finish the stair?
No — we deliver unfinished. We don't paint or stain, so you or your finisher can match the new stair to your floors and trim on site. It keeps the color exact and the match in your control.
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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.
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