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red oak treads and landing with iron balusters — Center Valley residence

Stair Step Replacement · Lehigh ValleyNew floors went in.Now the stairsdon't match.

Replacing your flooring often leaves the staircase looking out of place. We replace the stair treads with new hardwood to match your floors while keeping the existing staircase intact. Most projects take just 1–3 days, and we'll help you choose a wood species and finish that ties everything together. Send us a few photos, and we'll provide a realistic budget range on your first call.

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(610) 443-2240Send us a few photos · budget range on your first call

What does tread replacement involve?

We replace the existing stair treads while keeping the rest of the staircase intact whenever possible. We'll help you choose a hardwood that matches your new flooring, then install the new treads—most projects are completed in 1–2 days once they're ready.

Reviewed July 2026 · Nick & the Snyder Stairs team, Whitehall PA

When this comes up

Why new floors often lead to new stair treads.

Most homeowners don't plan to replace their stair treads at first. But once the new flooring goes in, the old staircase often doesn't match anymore. If the existing treads can be refinished to match, we'll tell you. If not, replacing the treads is usually the best way to create a seamless transition.

  1. Remodeled main-level living space adjoining the kitchen — Caruso residence
    Stage 01 · The trigger

    Kitchen remodel

    A new kitchen often leads to new hardwood floors. Once the flooring changes, the staircase is usually the next thing homeowners notice.

  2. New oak floor and tread run being matched — Center Valley residence
    Stage 02 · The mismatch

    The floors are finished

    Your beautiful new floors are in—but now the old stair treads don't match. If the wood species is different, staining the existing treads usually won't create the right look.

  3. New wood treads with white painted risers, matched to the home's flooring
    Stage 03 · The payoff

    New treads that match

    We'll replace the stair treads with new hardwood selected to match your flooring, giving your staircase a seamless, built-together look.

Match the floor

Matching starts with the right wood species.

Every home is different, which is why we offer a variety of hardwood species. We'll help identify your existing flooring and recommend the closest match so your new stair treads blend naturally with the rest of your home.

  • White oak — warm honey grain on a turned spindleWood

    White Oak

    Warm honey — stains to any tone.

  • Cherry — warm reddish grain that deepens with ageWood

    Cherry

    Reddens and deepens as it ages.

  • Walnut — deep chocolate-brown grain on a turned spindleWood

    Walnut

    Rich chocolate — our premium grain.

  • Hard maple — pale, tight, even straight grainWood

    Hard Maple

    Pale and clean — tight, even grain.

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.

What to expect

Here's what you can expect.

Replacing stair treads is a straightforward process. We'll walk you through your options, answer your questions, and keep you updated every step of the way.

(610) 443-2240
  • 01
    Lead timeTypically 3–4 weeks
  • 02
    Deposit50% to get started
  • 03
    Site measureFree In-home measurements
  • 04
    Install on-site1–3 days, usable nightly
  • 05
    Haul-awaySame day, included
  • 06
    Budget rangeRealistic pricing on your first call
How we do it

From measuring to installation, we'll handle the details.

  1. Full staircase in a Whitehall foyer during the in-home tread measure.
    Step 01 of 04

    Free in-home measure

    We'll measure your staircase, look at your flooring, and help you choose the right wood species and tread style for your home. We'll also answer any questions and provide a realistic budget before moving forward.

    Your home
  2. Oak tread run, Center Valley — matching the wood to the floor.
    Step 02 of 04

    Source matching wood

    We source from American suppliers — white oak, red oak, poplar, and hickory — plus more on request — matched to your floor by species.

    American suppliers
  3. White-oak treads cut and finish-fit for the Faucett residence.
    Step 03 of 04

    Cut, fit & finish in our shop

    Using the measurements from your home, we fabricate each tread in our Whitehall shop to match your staircase. Everything is prepared before installation, which helps keep the work on site efficient.

    117 Franklin St · Whitehall
  4. Newly installed oak treads viewed from above, Center Valley.
    Step 04 of 04

    Install on site

    We pull the old treads (the risers stay), prep the substrate, then glue and screw the new treads in. We work tread by tread so the stair is usable each evening.

    Your home

Renovation complete

Kitchen new. Floors new. Stairs matched.

The cascade, proven on real Lehigh Valley jobs — old treads pulled, new wood matched to the floor that triggered the job.

Floor-to-tread match achieved
Worn original stair treads before replacement — Center Valley
Before
New red oak treads matched to wide-plank floors — Center Valley
After
Kitchen reno → matched treads

Red Oak Treads Matched to New Wide-Plank Floors

Center Valley · 2024
Carpeted treads and a dated golden-oak railing before the remodel — a Lehigh Valley foyer
Before
New wood treads and white risers after the floor-matched tread replacement — a Lehigh Valley foyer
After
New floors → matched treads

Carpeted Treads Replaced to Match the New Wood Floor

Lehigh Valley · 2024
Before — the original dark-stained oak handrail and ornate basket-twist iron on the switchback stair
Before
After — the same switchback stair with white-oak treads, handrail and newels and slim satin-black iron
After
Dark oak + basket iron → white oak + iron

White-Oak Treads and Satin-Black Iron

Lehigh Valley · 2024
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My wife and I were delighted with Snyder Stairs. They came when they said they would. They did excellent work in a timely fashion, and all of their personnel, including the delivery driver and the installer, were friendly and professional.
─── AttributionCarmen Ferrarello · Lehigh Valley
Right fit

New treads: the stair shop vs. a flooring crew.

A flooring crew laps planks; we cut and fit solid treads to your stair and match your floor's species — measured, matched, and built to code.

Who shows up
Snyder Stairs
One crew, measure to install
Big-box / online parts
Box on a pallet — you install it
General contractor
Handed to whoever's available
Where it's built
Snyder Stairs
Built in our Whitehall shop — parts coordinated in-house
Big-box / online parts
A box of parts you assemble yourself
General contractor
Ordered in and handed off
Code compliance
Snyder Stairs
Code-compliant by people who install daily
Big-box / online parts
Specs are on you to verify
General contractor
Depends on the sub's day
Getting a number
Snyder Stairs
Budget on the first call — no form
Big-box / online parts
Add to cart and hope it fits
General contractor
Wait for a site visit + quote
After it's installed
Snyder Stairs
If something loosens later, we come back and fix it
Big-box / online parts
Returns and restocking fees
General contractor
Punch-list, if you can reach them
What it's made of
Snyder Stairs
American hardwoods + powder-coated iron, fit and finished in-shop
Big-box / online parts
Whatever's in the box — fit is on you
General contractor
Whatever the supplier stocked

Family-owned & veteran-owned in Whitehall, PA since 1987 — two generations of stair specialists. If something loosens later, we come back and fix it.

✦ What it runs

Tread replacement ranges, straight up.

These are ranges to set expectations, not a quote. We'll tell you what doesn't need doing, so you only spend where it counts.

  • Most asked
    from $3K

    Stair tread replacement

    match new floors by species, tread-by-tread, ~2 days

  • 02 / 03
    $8K–$18K

    Treads + matching railing

    new treads plus a wood or iron rail to match

  • 03 / 03
    $12K–$25K+

    Full Custom Stair and Railing

    a whole new stair — that's our custom-stair work

These are ranges to set expectations — not a quote. We tell you what doesn't need doing, so you only spend where it counts.

Get your budget — (610) 443-2240
Frequently asked

Eight questions, answered honestly.

↳ Or call (610) 443-2240
How much does a stair tread replacement cost?

Stair tread replacement typically starts around $3,000 for a standard straight staircase. Most projects are priced based on the number of treads, the wood species, and the complexity of the stair. During a quick 5–10 minute phone call, we can usually give you a realistic budget range based on a few photos. If there's a more cost-effective option, we'll tell you that too—our goal is to recommend only the work your staircase actually needs.

How long does it take to replace stair treads?

Most straight-run jobs are 1–3 days on site after a 3–4 week lead time to cut and finish-fit your treads. Curved runs, volute starts, and winders add 1–2 days because each tread is templated individually.

How disruptive is it — can I stay in the house, and is the stair usable while you work?

Yes to both. We work tread by tread so the stair is functional every night — most days we install 4–6 treads with full glue cure overnight, and you walk on them carefully (we'll mark which) day-of, normally the next morning. We pull the treads only — the risers stay in place — so the demo stays contained. We haul away the old treads the day they come out, and it's included. Our own crew measures and installs. A two-story house with one stair needs careful coordination, not a hotel.

Can you really match my floor?

Yes — we match by species, which is what makes a stair read as one with the floor: white-oak floors get white-oak treads. We deliver the treads unfinished so your finisher stains and seals them on site to the floor that's already down — that's how the color lands dead-on. If your floor's species matches what's on the stair, we can often refinish the existing treads instead. Call us with the species and we'll put a real budget number to it on the phone.

What if my stairs are curved?

Curved runs add 1–2 days on site (typically 4–5 days total) and a small fabrication premium because each tread is templated individually. We've done curved tread replacements on volute starts, winders, and full sweeps. Send us a photo of the bottom of the stair and we'll include the curve in your budget range.

Do you remove the old treads or cover them?

Always remove. Covering old treads ("tread cap" overlays) raises tread height by 1/2 to 3/4 inch — that violates code (rise consistency) and feels wrong underfoot. Snyder pulls the old treads (the risers stay), preps the substrate, and installs new wood at the original height. Worth the extra time.

Will the new treads feel different from the old ones?

Yes — better. Old treads typically have worn nosings, slight cupping, and squeaks from age. New treads are flat, square, glued + screwed to the substrate, and silent. Most homeowners say the difference is noticeable right away and they wish they'd done it earlier.

How soon will I hear back after I send photos?

Send us a few photos and tell us what you'd like to change. Once we've looked at them, we'll call you back with a realistic budget range. If you call during shop hours (Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30), you'll usually talk to someone that day. The person who calls you works in our Whitehall shop.

Talk to a personStill have a question?
Call (610) 443-2240

Stairs and railings only — every day, for two generations. If something loosens later, we come back and fix it.

Center Valley residence — contractor-led tread replacement coordinated with Snyder

Flooring or GC contractor?

Refer your customer — stay the GC, we handle the design talk.

Your floor customer asks about treads. You don't have to learn a dozen species and a baluster pattern catalog. Send them to us — Jesse runs the design conversation and bills it back to you at trade pricing, or refers the customer so your name stays off it. Your call.

  • Refer or sub
  • Trade pricing
  • Stay the GC
See the trade workflow

Where we do this work

Tread replacement across the Lehigh Valley — see how the job runs in your town:

Tread replacement

New stair treads, matched to your floors.

Send us a few photos — the existing stair, the new floors it has to match, and the room around it. We'll give you a realistic budget range over the phone and walk you through wood species options.

Begin Your Projector call (610) 443-2240

Budget on the first call · (610) 443-2240 · Whitehall, PA

Faucett residence — full staircase with white oak treads after replacement