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Stair remodeling and railing installation in Lebanon and Lancaster County, PA
New stairs, treads and railings, built in place
Stairs are the one thing most remodelers avoid. We build them. Replacing carpeted treads with oak, swapping wood spindles for iron balusters, or tearing out a steep old staircase and setting new stringers: we have done all of it, in rowhomes and in farmhouses.
South Philadelphia, PAAug 2025afterWhy Amazing Builders
Why homeowners call us for stairs and railings
We build stairs in house
Most remodelers subcontract stairs or avoid them. Our crew cuts stringers, sets treads and installs railings ourselves, which is why we can rebuild a staircase inside a renovation without waiting on anyone.
Code is not optional
Rise within three-eighths of an inch step to step, treads at least ten inches, handrail at 34 to 38 inches, no gap a four-inch ball can pass. We build to it and the inspector agrees.
From a tread swap to a whole new stair
New oak treads on sound stringers in a day or two. Iron balusters in an afternoon. A new staircase from the stringers up inside a gutted house.
Finished last, so it stays finished
On a renovation we fit temporary treads for the crew and install the oak and the railings in the final weeks. New stairs should not be a construction stair.
What is included
Everything from the first day to the last coat of paint
A stair job changes how a whole house feels, and it is usually finished in days, not weeks.
- Carpet removal and new oak or pine treads
- Painted or stained risers
- Iron or wood balusters, newel posts and handrails
- New stringers and complete staircase rebuilds
- Landings, loft railings and half walls
- Basement stairs
Our work
Stairs and railings we have done
Every photo is from our own jobs. The stamp shows where and when it was taken.
- South Philadelphia, PAAug 2025after
Rowhome staircase rebuilt from the stringers up, South Philadelphia
South Philadelphia, PA · May to August 2025
West Hanover Township (Hershey), PASep 2025afterKitchen update and new stair treads near Hershey, West Hanover Township
West Hanover Township, PA · September 2025
PennsylvaniaAug 2023afterModern farmhouse bathroom, loft railing and a board-and-batten barn door wall
Pennsylvania · August 2023
South Philadelphia, PAAug 2025after
South Philadelphia, PAAug 2025afterWest Hanover Township (Hershey), PASep 2025after
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South Philadelphia, PAJul 2025duringHow we do it
Stairs and railings, step by step
- 1
Inspection
We probe the stringers, sight the run for sag, measure every rise and check the headroom and handrail height. The walkthrough decides whether it is a retread, a railing job or a rebuild.
- 2
Design and samples
Tread species, riser color, newel style, iron or wood balusters, handrail profile. We bring samples so the stair matches the floors and the trim.
- 3
Demolition or carpet removal
Carpet and old treads off, or the whole stair out in a rebuild. Stringers checked again once they are exposed.
- 4
Structure
New stringers cut and set to even rises, or existing stringers shimmed true. Temporary treads if the house is under construction.
- 5
Treads, risers, newel, rail
Treads fitted and fastened, risers set, newel posts anchored, handrail cut, fitted and returned into the wall at the top.
- 6
Balusters, finish, walkthrough
Balusters set at code spacing, treads sealed, risers painted, a last check of every rise and the rail with a level.
Options
Treads and railings we install
| Red oak treads | The standard. Hard, takes stain or clear finish, matches most hardwood and vinyl plank floors. |
|---|---|
| Pine treads, painted | Budget choice for basement and secondary stairs. |
| Carpeted stairs | Quiet and warm, hides plywood treads, the usual choice for basement runs. |
| Iron balusters | Square or twisted, black or bronze, set into treads and rail. Our most requested look. |
| Wood balusters | Painted white with a stained rail for a traditional stair. |
| Oak handrail and newels | Stained to the treads or painted. Returned into the wall at the top as code asks. |
What it costs
Typical ranges
Typical ranges for our area, not a quote. A stair is priced after we see the stringers; the rebuild number depends on what is under the carpet.
- Railing replacement, oak and iron, straight run
- $1,500 to $4,000
- New treads and risers on sound stringers
- Priced per step after inspection
- Complete staircase rebuild
- Priced after inspection; about a week of carpentry
Pennsylvania requires a written contract for any home improvement job over $500. Every estimate we send is itemized.
About Amazing Builders
A small crew that does the whole job
Amazing Builders is a remodeling and painting company based at 3564 S 5th Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067, run by Dennis Drahni. Our crew does the carpentry, tile, floors, drywall and paint; licensed electricians and plumbers handle the rough-in. 5.0 stars from 30 Google reviews, monday to friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. PA Home Improvement Contractor #T002681.
Where we do this
We rebuild stairs across Lebanon County, in the colonials around Hershey, Lititz and Manheim, and in city rowhomes in Lebanon and Philadelphia, where the old steep stair is usually the first thing to go in a renovation.
Stairs and railings: questions people ask us
Can you replace just the carpet with wood treads?
Yes, if the stringers are sound. We pull the carpet, check the treads underneath, and either refinish them or fit new oak treads with painted risers. A straight run is one to two days.
My stairs are steep. Can you fix that without moving walls?
Sometimes. Extending the bottom of the run into the room gains tread depth and lowers each rise. If the room does not allow it, we tell you honestly that the stair stays steep.
Do iron balusters need a different railing?
No. They set into the existing oak rail and treads with epoxy and shoes. Spacing is kept under four inches.
Can you match new treads to my hardwood floor?
Red oak treads can be stained to match most oak floors. For vinyl plank floors we pick a close tone; an exact match is not possible across materials.
Is a permit needed for stairs?
A railing or tread replacement, no. A new staircase with new stringers, yes, because rise, run, headroom and railing height are inspected.
Do you do loft and landing railings?
Yes, with the same oak and iron or painted wood, at 36 inches for a guard. Half walls can be replaced with railings to open a loft.
Guides
- Staircase Remodel Cost in Lebanon County, PA: Carpet to Wood, New Railings and Full Rebuilds (2026)
- Stair Railing Height and Code in Pennsylvania: Handrails, Guards and Baluster Spacing (2026)
- Custom Carpentry in Lebanon County, PA: Built-Ins, Trim, Doors and Feature Walls, With Costs and Where They Pay Back
Free estimate
Planning stairs and railings? Tell us about it.
Send a few lines or call. We will set a time to walk through the house and you will have a written, itemized estimate a few days later.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm