A few days
Pick your stair — then we put it in writing.
Once the budget works, we help you choose: wood species, baluster pattern, and finish, all matched to your home. The first thing we ask is what your floors are — your stairs and railing should match the house. Then you get a written quote with the scope spelled out. A 50% deposit on the accepted proposal puts you on the schedule.
- Est. 1987Family-owned
- 6,000+Railings installed
- 4.8★Verified reviews
- Veteran-OwnedWhitehall, PA
In short
What is the selection & written quote step?
The selection step is where you choose wood species, baluster pattern, and finish with our help, matched to your floors, trim, and the rest of the home. It produces a written quote with the scope spelled out — ranges become a real number. A 50% deposit on the accepted proposal puts the job on the schedule.
Built & reviewed by Snyder Stairs · Whitehall, PA · Est. 1987 · Updated June 2026
Step 02 · Pick it out, see it in writing
What happens during this step
- We help you pick wood species, baluster pattern, and finish — matched to your floors and trim.
- The first question we ask is what your floors are, so the stair reads as part of the house.
- We lead with the popular species: White oak, red oak, poplar, and hickory — plus more on request.
- Iron is sourced pre-finished — satin black is most popular, with oil-rubbed bronze close behind.
- You get a written quote with the scope spelled out, no surprises.
- A 50% deposit on an accepted proposal puts you on the schedule.
Deliverables
- A written quote with the scope and materials spelled out.
- Species, pattern, and finish selected with you.
- A spot on the schedule once the deposit is in.
Designers can pull from our sample library and stained displays. Builders and contractors get the part list and pricing they need to plan the job.
Selection & Written Quote FAQs
Common questions about the selection & written quote step.
Q: How do I choose the wood and the iron?
We help you pick. We lead with the popular species — white oak, red oak, poplar, and hickory — plus more on request — and the iron comes pre-finished, with satin black the most popular. The goal is a stair that matches your floors, your trim, and the rest of the house.
Q: What does it take to get on the schedule?
Once you accept the written quote, a 50% deposit on an accepted proposal puts the job on the schedule. We'll give you a realistic timeline for fabrication and install on that same call.
- 01 Send a few photos
- 02 Real budget on the first call
- 03Built in Whitehall, installed in 1–3 days
Start a conversation
Send a few photos, we'll take it from there.
Three photos of your stair and your town — that's all we need to talk through what's possible, and put a real budget range on it, usually the same day.
- A real budget range on the first call.
- One of the Snyders replies — usually same day.
- No obligation, no pressure, no sales meeting.
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