Lehigh County · PA · 18103
Allentown's go-to stair builders.
Iron-baluster swaps, full foyer remodels, and new custom stairs — six miles from our Whitehall shop.
What does Snyder Stairs know about Allentown?
- Neighborhoods we work
- West End Historic DistrictSouth SideLehigh ParkwaySpringhouseMidway Manor
- Housing stock
- Late-Victorian two-stories in the West End, mid-century ranches and split-levels on the South Side, and new-construction townhomes in the outer wards.
- From our Whitehall shop
- 6 miles from our Whitehall shop — about 12 minutes down MacArthur Road.
What does Snyder Stairs do in Allentown?
Allentown is Lehigh County's seat and the Lehigh Valley's most populous city, which means the housing stock runs the full spectrum — late-Victorian two-stories in the West End Historic District, mid-century ranches and split-levels in the South Side neighborhoods, and new-construction townhomes and single-families in the outer wards. We work in all of it. The most common call we get from Allentown homeowners is an iron-baluster swap: the original wood spindles are outdated, and clients want to swap them for iron without replacing the entire railing system. We can usually do that in a single day, with very little mess.
For homeowners in the older West End neighborhoods, we also do traditional full-stair remodels — new treads, refinished or replaced risers, a fresh newel post, and updated handrail profile. These homes often have original 1920s oak stair parts that are solid but worn; we can restore and supplement rather than rip out. For new construction in the Lehigh Parkway or Springhouse areas, we're typically called in by the builder or GC to spec and install a complete stair system from the subfloor up.
Our Rambo case study showcases a grand traditional stair we built in the Lehigh Valley with double parallel walnut handrails and a ballroom-style landing — it's a good reference point for larger Allentown homes where the foyer is the focal point of the entry.
Allentown client
“The Snyder team was great to work with on planning a stairway remodel and the final result was excellent. Highly recommend.”
— Kevin Suhey, Lehigh Valley
What our customers say
“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”
— Steven Dormann, Verified Google review · 2026
The Rambo
Ballroom landing with parallel walnut handrails — grand traditional in Lehigh Valley.
View project →What we install most often in Allentown.
The jobs Allentown homeowners call us for most — each one has its own page with scope, lead times, and local detail.
- Iron-baluster swapWood spindles out, iron in — usually a single day, very little mess.Iron-baluster swap in Allentown →
- Tread replacementNew or refinished treads after the carpet comes up.Tread replacement in Allentown →
- RailingsUpdated handrail profiles and newels for any era of home.Railings in Allentown →
- Stair remodelFull foyer remodels for West End and South Side homes.Stair remodel in Allentown →
- Custom stairsBuilder and GC stair systems for new construction.Custom stairs in Allentown →
Where Allentown sits in our coverage.
Every pin is a town we serve from 117 Franklin Street in Whitehall. Allentown is 6 miles out.
Allentown stairs & railings — answered.
Don't see your question? Call (610) 443-2240 — we'll tell you straight.
Does Snyder Stairs serve Allentown, PA?
Yes. Allentown (zips 18101–18109) is six miles from our Whitehall shop — our nearest big-city service area, with no travel charge. We work in every ward, from West End historic homes to South Side ranches and the new townhome developments in the outer wards.
How long does an iron-baluster swap take on an existing Allentown stair?
For a standard single-flight stair, the swap is a one-day job with very little mess. We pull the old wood balusters, re-drill the existing spaces, and set the new iron in construction adhesive — the stair is usable again that evening. We leave the handrail, treads, and newels in place unless you want those changed as well.
Can you work with the original oak parts in a West End historic home?
Often, yes. Solid white-oak newels and handrails from the 1920s are typically better material than what's available new today. We assess on site — if the newel is plumb and structurally sound, we can refinish, re-cap, or augment it rather than replace it. Damaged sections get matched and spliced.
Do you work directly with Allentown builders on new construction?
Yes. We have established relationships with residential builders throughout Lehigh County. If you're a GC or developer, call us early — we prefer to be involved at the framing stage so we can verify rough stair framing dimensions before drywall goes up.
How fast can you get out to my Allentown home for a measure?
Inside Allentown we can usually schedule a free measuring visit the same week you call. Because we're only six miles away, there's no freight markup on material delivery and we can be back on site the same day if a question comes up mid-install.
How much does an Allentown iron-baluster swap cost?
A standard single-flight swap typically runs about $2,000–$3,000, depending on the iron pattern and whether you want the handrail and newels refinished at the same time. That's a range to set expectations, not a quote — we give a firm written number at the free in-home estimate, with no surprises after the deposit.
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