--- title: "Portland Stair Company — Staircases & Railings | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/portland-stair-company-pfvwus-pf~1132518710 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1132518710.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Portland Stair Company" category: ["Staircases & Railings"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bbb30e590fb4984a_1321-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 80004, Portland, Oregon 97219, United States" latitude: 45.458 longitude: -122.7074 phone: "(503) 893-9906" website: http:// rating: 4.9 review_count: 70 best_of_houzz_awards: 21 followers: 148 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # Portland Stair Company Original Houzz profile: [Portland Stair Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/portland-stair-company-pfvwus-pf~1132518710) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Staircases & Railings - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Bethany, Tualatin, West Linn, Milwaukie, Sherwood, Cedar Mill, Oak Grove, Oak Hills, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Jennings Lodge, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, West Haven, King City, Metzger, Durham, Stafford, Rivergrove, Coastal, Marylhurst - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (70 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2013–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Houzz Research - Insider We design and remodel existing interior stair case systems, along with stair repairs, new stairs, stainless steel cable systems, baluster change out, wrought iron, assisted living handrails and just about anything that has to do with stairs ### Services Provided - Railing Installation - Stair Installation - Staircase Design - Baluster Installation - Railing Repair - Stair Repair - Assisted living hand rails - Grab bars - Tread installation - cable systems ### Areas Served - Portland - Hillsboro - Beaverton - Tigard - Aloha - Lake Oswego - Bethany - Tualatin - West Linn - Milwaukie - Sherwood - Cedar Mill - Oak Grove - Oak Hills - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - Jennings Lodge - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Sunnyside - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - West Haven - King City - Metzger - Durham - Stafford - Rivergrove - Coastal - Marylhurst ### Typical Job Cost $300 - 40k We often get asked "How much per ft?" Every stair project is always different. Pricing by the foot does not apply here. There are a lot of factors needed when putting an estimate together for stairs or railing work. We take into account the existing scene, design, types of profile, species of wood, accessibility ..etc. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Portland Stair Company | | Address | PO Box 80004, Portland, Oregon 97219, United States | | Phone | (503) 893-9906 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | 73028 | | Followers on Houzz | 148 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/portlandstaircompany - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/shanekenney - Blog — http://www.portlandstaircompany.com/blog ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Portland Stair Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/portland-stair-company-pfvwus-pf~1132518710) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (503) 893-9906 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2013, Angie's Super Service Award 2014, - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2013–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 70 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 4.9 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — JCM, June 2026** > If you're looking for a top-notch stair build or remodel, Shane and Gage are your guys. They tore down and rebuilt our late 90s suburban stair rails & posts, curb, and wall cap with maple rails and horizontal metal balusters, giving our staircase a modern look bringing it into the 21st century. The shadow cap on the posts and half wall provide a clean modern look. The shadow cap on both sides of the stair curb was a great touch! Family and friends can't say enough good things about our project turned out. > > Working with Portland Stair Company was a pleasure. The whole process was straightforward with no surprises. The project was started and completed on time and their work was immaculate with everything not getting touched being protected. As a woodworker myself, I can appreciate their workmanship and attention to detail. > > This kind of craftsmanship does not come cheap. The staircase will most definitely last longer than us. Keep looking if you want inexpensive. If you want the best, give them a call. **Comment from Portland Stair Company:** > We find that projects go much smoother with clear communication and quality materials. It certainly helps us when you gave us the small details to create what you have now. Thanks **★★★★★ — Cascade Coil Drapery, Jan. 2026** > I highly recommend Portland Stair Company if you're needing a high-quality staircase to be designed and built by local craftsmen. Our staircase was damaged by a tree that fell during a bad storm and Shane, and his crew were extremely helpful in the design and installation of a beautiful new staircase for our home. After reviewing his photos, we asked him to help us come up with a simple but elegant design to match the new design for the interior of the house. He worked with our designer to come up with a beautiful staircase that became the focal point of our foyer. They also corrected the previous installation to make the stairs safer and function better. The quality of their craftsmanship was exceptional and showed in the finished project. Their attention to detail was impressive and they were great to work with as well. They provided a great experience, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended! **Comment from Portland Stair Company:** > We glad to hear that. You were a great client to work with, which made the project much easier. Thank you for the opportunity and for choosing us for this work. Shane & Gage **★★★★★ — KellyA, April 2025** > These guys did a fantastic job replacing my 1970's stair railing. Skilled craftsmanship and dedication to the project was apparent and greatly appreciated. > > Kelly D. **Comment from Portland Stair Company:** > We were working with a very tight schedule to complete this project, and your quick decisions were instrumental in making it happen. > We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and are glad to have you as a satisfied client. > Best > Shane & Gage **★★★★★ — Michael Skeels, Jan. 2025** > Shane and Dave did a wonderful job on our project - replacement of a stairway guardrail and two handrails. Their craftsmanship was first rate, they communicated well, and they did the job promptly at a reasonable cost. I'm happy to recommend them to others. **Comment from Portland Stair Company:** > We are glad to hear that everything worked out well for you. It is always interesting to see how new railings quickly become such a natural part of a space once they are installed. Thank you for the work. > Shane **★★★★★ — Business\_Name\_Placeholder, Sept. 2024** > I needed a company to remodel stairs at a clients 1930's house and the Portland Stair Company and I asked three professional contracting companies and all three recommended them. > They were very professional, communication was great and their work was exceptional. The new railings still fits with the aesthetics of the home. > The clients are very happy with their stair railings that are to code and very stable. > I will recommend Portland Stair Company. **★★★★★ — Blake Moser, April 2024** > Shane and Gage were amazing to work with from start to finish. High level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. **★★★★★ — Michelle Moran, Aug. 2023** > Portland Stair Company-Shane and Gage-are TRUE PROFESSIONALS!! Absolutely PHENOMENAL from start to finish. My husband and I met with Shane earlier this year and when we were finally (financially) able, we hired Portland Stair Company to complete the job. Shane communicated well by email and phone, and when we met with him in our home prior to signing the contract, he explained what we should expect, which included everything from the details of the project to their "workshop" set up area and how they would clean up each day prior to the end of work. Our project included removing our outdated 80's stair railing so we could give it back to them, ha ha, and installing modern horizontal railing and adding railing where there was none, making for safer stairs. We were provided a timeline and they exceeded their timeline by completing much sooner. > > We've had plenty of workers in our home, but these two guys are galaxies way above the rest! We were VERY impressed and pleasantly surprised when they covered and ensured our furniture/items near the staircase was not covered in debris or damaged. This is something you would typically expect but workers we've had before did not and it was a very time-consuming cleanup project for us. > > We also went with their recommendation for painters (Taylor Painting, Inc), which requires a specialized paint so as to not easily tarnish due to skin oils, etc. Justin from Taylor Painting was also just as AMAZING! Another TRUE PROFESSIONAL and SUPERIOR quality of work, taking special care of our surrounding furniture/items and a perfect cleanup both days. Justin was also personable and didn't make us feel uncomfortable while he worked in our home. > > All of them are extremely knowledgeable about this precise type of work and their workmanship is SUPERIOR. They were very respectful while working in our home and even ensured our new young kitty did not escape when they had to open the door periodically. In fact, our kitty felt so comfortable he "hung out" with Gage and Justin, fascinated by the work, lol! What initially caught my attention was the tagline for Portland Stair Company: > > "If you think a professional is expensive, wait till you hire an amateur" > -Red Adair, Oil well firefighter > > We are SO glad we went with a company who specializes in this process instead of just a general contractor or someone who thinks they are the jack of all trades--hence the statement above. Pricing for the stair railing and painting (our project was a total of 5 days) was incredibly reasonable, especially with the rising inflation and high costs of anything these days. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE REPAIRING, REMODELING, INSTALLING OR ADDING STAIR RAILING. A++ The first 3 pics are BEFORE the stair railing remodel and the last 3 pics are AFTER the stair railing remodel. **★★★★★ — Shauna Carter, Oct. 2022** > Shane and Gage were the best guys to work with! We just remodeled our home and not one other contractor showed up like these guys did, with professionalism, cleanliness, and high quality work. Plus they communicated perfectly. I can't say enough about how great these guys are to work with. Its not easy finding good contractors, but Portland Stair Company is top notch and you will be so pleased with their work! **★★★★★ — Judith Gustafson, April 2022** > Our experience with Portland Stair was superb. Workmanship was top notch with innovative solutions implemented for a couple of tricky areas (thank you, Gage). Communications were clear and forthright (thank you, Shane); subcontractors arrived as scheduled. The job site was cleaned daily and the stairs were usable throughout the weeks long project. When they exited their makeshift shop in my garage at the end of the project, the place had never been so clean. My only regret - we have but one stairway for them to renovate. **★★★★★ — Jose Vega, Nov. 2021** > An excellent job and we highly recommend them! I contacted Portland Stair Company when we wanted to include our staircase in the remodel of our 1978 townhome. The original was covered in drywall with carpet on the stairs going up to the second floor. Shane’s employee, Gage, removed the original staircase and replaced it with a beautiful open oak staircase. He also did an excellent job on the cubby hole/dog house we requested for our incoming puppy. The quality of their work was outstanding and confirmed that the replacement of our staircase by the Portland Stair Company is the best decision made in our remodeling. Before and after photos are included below. **★★★★★ — Janice Swanson, July 2021** > Shane & Gage redesigned our foyer stairs. They did an incredible job! They are so meticulous ... their work was perfect. **★★★★★ — Carli Weckerly, May 2021** > I couldn't be happier with our beautiful new staircase. It transforms our entire home. Shane is very responsive and helpful. They work quickly and keep their work area clean. Their attention to detail is superb! I will be recommending them to friends and clients. ## Selected projects - [Modern railing design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-railing-design-pj-vj~7832818) - Location: Beaverton, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: Maple railing system with horizontal balusters. Remodeling or upgrading of a handrailing system. - [No glass block please](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/no-glass-block-please-pj-vj~7637221) - Location: Wilsonville, OR - Photos: 10 - Description: The client wanted to open up the space, get rid of the glass block and a wall. - [Classic newels and iron](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-newels-and-iron-pj-vj~7630454) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: Client had half walls which were removed by the general contractor and we were requested to supply and install a railing system - [Walnut and Iron](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-and-iron-pj-vj~7500298) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 3 - [Assisted living handrail examples](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/assisted-living-handrail-examples-pj-vj~7560464) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Some examples of different types of applications for railing to make it a bit easier and confident to get up and down a staircase. - [Short railing solution for older home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/short-railing-solution-for-older-home-pj-vj~7455820) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: This home was built around the 1920's. It had the original railing system which was at 28" high. Instead of removing the entire railing we just add to the newel posts with new railings and balusters. - [Tapered post and balusters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tapered-post-and-balusters-pj-vj~7468055) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 3 - Description: Railing system needed an upgrade in order to sell the home. We use all White Oak newel, railing and balusters. Stair parts from "CheapStairParts.com" - [Upgrade .2024](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upgrade-2024-pj-vj~7455838) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This staircase system needed an upgrade. We removed the carpet, railings and newels posts. The new stair system Oak treads, newels, railings and metal balusters. - [Forest Grove Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-grove-loft-pj-vj~7344722) - Location: Forest Grove, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: The client had a very, almost useable loft ladder to gain access to the loft. You needed both hands to access to the space and forget about bring up a cup of coffee. We thought about doing a metal spiral stair kit, but size wise it just didn't work out in the space provided. We had to go with a conventional set of stairs. The new design took a bit of head scratching layout. With sometime and patience we were able to come up with a safe set of stairs. - [The White Rail](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-white-rail-pj-vj~7162071) - Location: Beaverton, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: The client had the original hand railing system that needed some updating. We removed all of the existing railing, changed out the newels, railings and wood balusters. The newel are a traditional box newel \#2091 and metal rectangle & plain balusters. - [Tapered posts and balusters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tapered-posts-and-balusters-pj-vj~7216409) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 3 - Description: Midcentury hand railing system. All hand railing materials are in White Oak and custom made. Materials from Westfire Manufacturing Company https://www.westfirestairparts.com/ - [Tigard Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tigard-project-pj-vj~7119570) - Location: Tigard, OR - Photos: 7 - [Walnut Spiral](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-spiral-pj-vj~7083403) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: This was a replacement of an existing wooden spiral that was coming apart. The new spiral was from Salter Spiral Stairs an on line company. - [Remodeled Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodeled-traditional-pj-vj~7083400) - Location: Tualatin, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: This was an updated stair system. Carpet, sub treads, risers, stair stringers were completely removed. Main system was rebuilt to accommodate new treads and railing system. The wainscot was done by others - [TM Remodeling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tm-remodeling-pj-vj~6961471) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: Traditional staircase with Fir newels and railings,. Balusters are factory primed. Treads and flooring are Red Oak. The side skirts and risers are a unfinished paint grade Poplar. All materials are from McCoy Millworks and Hardwood Industries. - [Mt. Hood Spiral](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-hood-spiral-pj-vj~6877741) - Location: Rhododendron, OR - Photos: 4 - Description: The currently spiral stairs did not meet todays stair codes as far as spacing of balusters and between each step. Today codes require no more than a 4" space between balusters and from tread to tread. This is a kit from Salter Spiral Stairs. Takes about 4 to 6 weeks to get. About 2 to 3 days to assemble depending on skill level. - [Cable Bullet project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cable-bullet-project-pj-vj~6933304) - Location: Beaverton, OR - Photos: 4 - Description: Client wanted a cable system. They went with Cable Bullet Railing. They supplied the materials and we put it together. If your a DIYer the assembly of this system on a scale of 1 to 10 is about a 5. They are a good company to deal with, very helpful and many install videos. https://www.cablebullet.com/ - [Modern Railing Lake Oswego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-railing-lake-oswego-pj-vj~6999085) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 5 - [Updated railing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-railing-pj-vj~7083398) - Location: Beaverton, OR - Photos: 5 - Description: Modern Stairs - [Metal railing and modified stairs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metal-railing-and-modified-stairs-pj-vj~6802112) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: Modern Stairs The existing design had spaces that didn't really work for the new metal railings. We rebuilt the stairs wider and add a curb wall for the new metal railings. Railing work by Solid Form Fabrication out of McMinnville Oregon [See all 109 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/portland-stair-company-pfvwus-pf~1132518710) ## Ideabooks - [shaneken's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3155004/list/shaneken-s-ideas) — 60 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shaneken) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love this! Dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm curious - what size is the top rail as well as the posts? A: Top railing 1" x 1 /2" Posts 1 1/2" x 1 1 /2" **Q: LOVE the metal rail art - where can I purchase something similar?** *(in Photo Questions)* It's stunning! A: Thank you for the question. The was made by a metal fabricator. It was cut out with a water jet machine. Anything similar to this need to be a custom fabrication. **Q: Are the posts 7 1/2” square at base?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello. We are doing a similar staircase. Do the two bottom posts measure 7 1/2” square on the base, and the posts on the rest of the stair/balcony measure 6 1/4” square on the base? Ty! A: This project was quite a few years back and I don't recall the size. Try this web site where I purchase the box newels https://www.westfirestairparts.com They have the dimensions you need. The profile number is 4091 box newel post **Q: love the bannister** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for this banister in white. Would you give me the company name, item number, website, whatever you have for me to order this? A: This is a custom railing & cable project we did a few years ago. The finish stain was by another company we did not contract. We are Portland Stair Company. **Q: What is ballpark cost?** *(in Photo Questions)* We need one of the handrails like the one you made for little dudes though we need it for older folks. Could we get a ballpark cost to see if it fits our ability to have work done. FYI we are in Battle Ground, WA. Thanks A: On average it can run $300 to $600. depending if there are any turns in the railing or travel time. A painter may get the same for applying a finish on it. **Q: What is the height of the bottom newel post** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The newel is around 44 inches high --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*