Brazilian Cherry Stair Box Newels and Handrail with Iron Balusters Northeast Philadelphia

New Brazilian Cherry Stair, Box Newels, and Handrail with Iron Balusters in Northeast Philadelphia really makes a huge difference when entering the home now. The happy homeowners really love the new look and communicated that often which is always appreciated. No matter how many times you've been told over 25-30 years, it never gets old. We get old, but that's another issue altogether. Hearing compliments about our work reminds us of why we do what we do. This year we installed stairs and or rails in over 80 of your neighbors homes all over the Delaware Valley. I often talk about the beauty of the stair and rail and how it makes folks feel, and I know that's a big part of our business. But, another reason folks call us to fix, or replace their stair or rail is safety. The stair I reconstructed last week was redone because one of the homeowners young sons fell down the stairs. He fell down the stairs because they were constructed very badly about 30 years ago by someone who didn't know the correct method of solving the unique landing problem they were faced with or didn't care and wasn't paid enough to care, probably by the equally inept, and usually less caring homebuilder. If you or someone you love has fallen down the stairs, it's not always because of clumsiness. Be sure to get your stairs checked out by someone who has spent the last 30 years studying and being responsible for stairs and rails to be "up to code" standards of 2015 not 1915. Old homes often have glaring stair and rail violations that are usually overlooked by the realtor who wants to sell the house and the home inspector who's often really only interested in getting to the next house to keep his sales up, and who, honestly isn't really trained for all the issues concerning stairs and rails. So, if you're looking to make your old, (or new) home a little more beautiful, a little more safe this holiday season, give Ron a call at his cell 215-694-5046, or shoot him an email at 45stairman@gmail.com and schedule your free consultation with your local stairmaster and order your very own Brazilian Cherry Stair, Box Newels, and Handrail with Iron Balusters in Northeast Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs.  

Stairs and Rails Foxchase Northeast Philadelphia

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Custom Stairs and Rails in Foxchase neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. Maybe the ugliest "BEFORE" stair and rail pictures ever. An apartment building on Rhawn Street had a fire last year, and suffered extensive damage. While they were re-habbing the building, they decided to re-do the stairs and rails like they'd been wanting to do for years, even though this staircase was unaffected by the fire, and they weren't required to replace it. But they're sure glad they did. What a difference. So much safer for the residents, and visitors, and children living there. And so much easier on the eyes. The architect drew up plans, I submitted them downtown and got the permit, the framers came in and re-framed all the well openings, the drywallers immediately followed them, and we delivered the 3 staircases the next day. I had 7 guys helping me that day, we had plenty of muscle, which you surely need with solid oak commercial size stairs. I then strung all the posts, rail, and balusters, and the painters came in right behind us and painted and stained everything. Carpet arrived a few days later, and the residents have their building back, much better than it was new, back in the sixties.

 If you're concerned with your apartment complexes' stair and rail issues, or even with your personal home, be sure to call/text, or email Ron in Foxchase for all your Custom Stair and Rail needs.

cell 215-694-5046
email 45stairman@gmail.com

New Stairs and Rails in Philadelphia

Here's a fine example of a New Stair and Rail replacement in Philadelphia. We completely removed old staircases and handrails, and re-framed new openings for the brand-new shiny, rock-solid oak stairs to fit right in place. Old stairs were very steep and had a very shallow step. Very dangerous. Now stairs and rails are up to code and very comfortable to walk up and down, and much safer for the children. This is on Race St near the Art Museum. Working in the city does pose some unique challenges, but it's definitely worth it when you're all done and the customer is loving their new stair and rail. And you know they'll be enjoying it for the next twenty to thirty years. Do you have an unsafe stair situation? Has anyone fallen down your stairs? I sure hope not. But, if they have, or you have, then you should get your stairs and rails checked out by a qualified Philadelphia area stair builder.

Call Ron now to schedule your appointment at 215-694-5046

Or, email him at ronstairs@verizon.net

Wood Handrail Post Stair in Chestnut Hill

Wood Handrail, Post, Stair, in Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. This house has a main stair, a back stair, a back basement stair, and they all have nice posts, rail, and balusters. We went with the all white underneath, (painted posts and balusters) and stained handrail. And stained treads, with painted risers and stringers. This was a new house, so they'll be able to enjoy this rail for the next 20 years. This is what a high-quality job looks, and feels like. You, and your whole family could slide down these rails, because they're solid as a rock, and not going anywhere anytime soon.


So, be sure you hire a competent, high-quality contractor, if you want a competent, high-quality job. If that's what you're looking for, I know just the guy. If you're in need of a new Wood Handrail, Post, or Stair, in or around Chestnut Hill, give Ron a call to set up your FREE consultation to learn about the options and selections that are available to you.

Cell 215-694-5046
Email 45stairman@gmail.com

Iron Balusters and New Handrail New Hope PA

All New Posts Handrail and Iron Balusters in New Hope PA. This homeowner wanted her Stairs modified, by removing the existing double bullnose starting step, and replacing it with a square tread to match the style of post she picked out. We sanded the original finish off, and restained and polyurethaned the treads and risers to match the stain on the new Rail and Posts. My painter came in and painted the stringers, trim moldings,  stained the rail and posts, and touched up the walls where the original rail had been attached.  The Iron Balusters really made the foyer become more in keeping with the style of the rest of the house. She LOVES it. If you're tired of your old Railing, Posts, Balusters, Treads, or entire Staircase, call Ron, to schedule your FREE consultation, and learn about your Stair Replacement/update options.

Iron Balusters New Handrail in New Hope PA. This example is in one of my favorite towns/areas in Bucks County. If you're not in love with your stair or rail, it's time to call the stair and rail makeover specialist, and begin to design the foyer you've always wanted. It will add considerable value to your home, and when your daughter comes down those stairs on prom night, you're going to want her date to be so impressed, that he stops, stares, and says, "Wow, your stairs and rails are flippin sweet, GOSH!...Hey Mr Smith, would it be ok if your daughter and I just hung out here for the evening and skipped the prom?" Ya never know, it could happen. So, if you want to replace the  wood balusters on your stairway, and are in need of the best stair contractor around, then give me a call, and we'll get started on your own project that could include a New Handrail with Iron Balusters. Whether you're in or around the New Hope PA area, be sure to give Ron Hartman a call/text on his cell.

Cell---215-694-5046
Email--45stairman@gmail.com

Stair safety tips

Local Contractor Helps Homeowners Make Their Homes Safer

Top Ten Steps For Making Your Stairway Safer

\We all know someone who has fallen down the stairs. Several times it's been you or me. I'm here to teach you 10 steps you can take to lessen the risk of having an accident on or around your stairway.

Step 1. Keep ALL clutter off the stair. Unlike what The Three Stooges said..they're not shelves.

Step 2.No loose carpeting. If carpeted, make sure carpeting is tight to treads and risers throughout.

Step 3. No wax. If not carpeted, do not use wax anything on stairs. No wax-on. Just wax-off.

Step 4. Grab your handrail and give it a good back-and-forth yank. Would your Grandma feel safe using it? If not call your local stair and rail expert. (Ron)

Step 5. Have one of the larger (read heaviest) members of your family walk up and down the stairway as you stand beside it. (if possible) Does it move significantly? If so be sure and call your local stair and rail expert (Ron)

Step 6. Break out your trusty family tape measure. (It's in Mom’s junk drawer in the kitchen) Check to make sure each riser height is the same throughout.

Step 7. Measure each tread length to ensure consistency from top to bottom of stairway.

Step 8. Break out the trusty family level. (It's in the garage with Pops' tools) Lay level on each tread from left to right. Again, to confirm consistency throughout.

Step 9. Now place level on each tread from front to back. If noticeably or shockingly out of level, again, please call your highly trained local stair and rail expert, (Ron)

Step 10. Check to make sure each tread is still attached securely to each corresponding riser.

Bonus step. 11. Skip steps 4 thru 10, and call your local stair and rail expert directly at 215-694-5046, and ask for Ron

Ron Hartman Woodwork
1103 Chandler St.
Phila PA 19111

Fax 215-745-1464
Home 215-745-0298
Cell 215-694-5046