Source or match the part
For a damaged College Hill newel or baluster we source a matching period part or have one made — the carved Federal or Victorian character carries through.
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Stair Restoration inEaston, PA.
Stair restoration matches worn or damaged period parts — newels, balusters, treads — rather than replacing the staircase. For Easton's College Hill Federal- and Victorian-era homes we replace damaged treads while preserving original newels, refinish handrails to the home's period, and match profiles with sourced or made-to-match parts. A single replacement newel runs about $1,200–$2,500.
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Stair restoration in Easton, PA.
Stair restoration matches worn or damaged period parts — newels, balusters, treads — rather than replacing the staircase. For Easton's College Hill Federal- and Victorian-era homes we replace damaged treads while preserving original newels, refinish handrails to the home's period, and match profiles with sourced or made-to-match parts. A single replacement newel runs about $1,200–$2,500.
Built & reviewed by Snyder Stairs · Whitehall, PA · Est. 1987 · Updated June 2026
Built for Easton
Stair Restoration that fits the homes here.
Easton's College Hill is full of Federal- and Victorian-era homes whose original newels and handrails are worth preserving — exactly what restoration is for. Our most-requested College Hill service is a sympathetic restoration that keeps the period bones. The Faucett — our period restoration at the former Centenary College dean's residence — shows that discipline.
Stair restoration — full service detailWhat we do here
Stair Restoration for Eastonhomes — what's involved.
Preserve, then supplement
Original newels and handrails stay; we replace only the damaged treads and parts, splicing and matching the rest.
HARB-aware
Interior restoration usually sits outside Easton's Historic Architecture Review Board purview — and we provide drawings if a submission is needed.
Period-matched finish
Handrails refinished to the home's era, replacement parts stained to disappear next to century-old originals.
What it runs
Single replacement newel ~$1,200–$2,500 · made-to-match turnings ~3–4 weeks · estimate under a week
Timeline
Sourced or made-to-match parts · fit and finished to the College Hill home's period character
Ballpark, not a bid — every Easton stair is different. We give you a firm number after a free in-home measure. Budget on the first call · (610) 443-2240.
A local project
The Modern White Oak · Allentown, PA
Faucett period restoration, Hackettstown NJ — a stair built new to the home's era after a fire. The same preserve-and-match discipline we bring to Easton College Hill Federal and Victorian stair restorations.
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Stair Restoration in Easton — your questions, answered.
How much does stair restoration cost in Easton?
Restoration is priced by profile complexity and the number of parts to match. A single replacement newel runs about $1,200–$2,500 depending on the turning; matching a full College Hill balustrade scales from there. We estimate — usually within a week — after seeing the original parts.
Do you work on College Hill historic homes in Easton?
Yes — it's our most-requested Easton service. Many College Hill homes have original Federal-era or Victorian newels and handrails worth preserving. We restore or supplement rather than rip out, and match profiles with sourced or made-to-match parts where full replacement is needed (about 3–4 weeks lead time).
Can you match a 1920s baluster profile in an Easton home?
Yes. We've matched Easton baluster profiles so closely homeowners can't tell new from original. We source a match from a sample or photo, or have a reproduction made to match a damaged original, then fit and finish it to the period.
Does stair restoration in Easton's historic district need HARB approval?
For interior work that doesn't change the structural footprint — tread replacement, railing rebuild, baluster matching — Easton's Historic Architecture Review Board typically doesn't require approval. If you're altering the stair's location or an exterior-visible component, we recommend a pre-application meeting and will provide drawings.
Is restoration better than a new stair for an Easton College Hill home?
For a period College Hill home, almost always. The original Federal and Victorian parts are usually superior material and carry the home's character. We match only what's damaged and refinish the rest, preserving authenticity and value.
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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.
Budget on the first call · (610) 443-2240 · Whitehall, PA
