--- title: "Specialized Stair and Rail — Staircases & Railings | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/specialized-stair-and-rail-pfvwus-pf~1258855682 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1258855682.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Specialized Stair and Rail" category: ["Staircases & Railings"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1dc349ab02683dc4_0909-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "15138 123 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5V0A3, Canada" latitude: 53.5904 longitude: -113.5874 phone: "(844) 482-7213" website: http://www.specializedstairs.com rating: 5 review_count: 45 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 326 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Specialized Stair and Rail Original Houzz profile: [Specialized Stair and Rail](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/specialized-stair-and-rail-pfvwus-pf~1258855682) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Staircases & Railings - **Location:** Edmonton, AB - **Serves:** Edmonton, Kelowna, North America - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (45 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Let your staircase be the center of your home! Since 1999, Specialized Stair and Rail has been delivering quality custom staircases throughout North America. We are a team of hardworking, design focused people who live and breathe craftsmanship. Our state-of-the-art equipment, innovative designs and expert craftsmanship will transform your vision into reality. Learn more at: www.specializedstairs.com Looking to order railing components? Through customnewelposts.com you have access to easy online ordering of our high-end style-driven railing products. Explore over 32 different newel post designs with convenient shipping throughout North America. Learn more: www.customnewelposts.com Phone: 1-844-482-7213 ### Services Provided - Railing Installation - Stair Installation - Staircase Design - Railing Renovation - Stair & Railing Parts to Order - Stair Building and Installation ### Areas Served - Edmonton - Kelowna - North America ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Specialized Stair and Rail | | Address | 15138 123 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5V0A3, Canada | | Phone | (844) 482-7213 | | Website | http://www.specializedstairs.com | | Followers on Houzz | 326 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-dreger-778538140/ - Blog — http://www.specializedstairs.ca/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Specialized Stair and Rail](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/specialized-stair-and-rail-pfvwus-pf~1258855682) - **Website:** http://www.specializedstairs.com - **Phone:** (844) 482-7213 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 45 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-36987656, Dec. 2024** > We’ve been looking to replace our old stairs with the modern floating ones. When we found specialized stairs and rail we’ve been pleasantly surprised by their professionalism and design options. First of all, only few companies offer wood stringer option and that is very eye catching detail. Second, they've been very responsive and attentive to details, and completed our stairs in prompt time. Shipping from Canada to California was also easy. > Now I must say that this staircase replacement eventually turned into a fully diy project. Aside from muscling a truly heavy stringer, everything else was pretty straightforward. Everything was high quality and precisely measured, the project turned out beautiful! We love our stairs; it’s a centerpiece and everyone mentions how cool it looks. Much thanks to Rob who curated our project, and team! **★★★★★ — Karen Klak, Jan. 2024** > Working with Specialized Stair and Rail to create the stunning staircase and a unique louvered wall in our new home was an enjoyable process. Rob guided us throughout the project, took his time to answer questions and explain the process, and was very open to our ideas and vision and turning them into reality. He and his team took their time to create a prototype for the movable louvered wall that met their high standards. I would highly recommend Rob and the meticulous Specialized team not only for their high quality workmanship but for their attention to detail, timeliness, and ability to listen. **★★★★★ — Hoxton Homes Inc., Oct. 2019** > We have been working with Specialized Stairs for a few years now. They are reliable, do good work, provide sound advice and stand behind their workmanship! All of those qualities are the reasons why we continue to work with Specialized Stairs. They understand our needs as a custom builder and most importantly understand the quality we require! **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks for the review Hoxton Homes we look forward to continuing to partner with you to make exceptional staircases. **★★★★★ — craigwmd, June 2019** > Ryan and Brian were all that a homeowner could ask for from any trade. Ryan's patience and perseverance in working through multiple iterations to the final vision was greatly appreciated, and he sourced materials that surpassed our expectations. > > And then arrived Brian - a true artisan. The pride and level of care and professionalism was impressive. From the moment Brian entered our future house, it was as though he was working in his own home. Brian's skill and attention to detail were essential to our project, and his own vision allowed us to achieve more than we had hoped. Ask for him by name - you will be happy you did. Thanks Brian! **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks for the review Craig! I will for sure pass this along to Ryan and Brain. It was a pleasure working on your project. What a stunning and modern end result you captured with the baltic birch panels. **★★★★★ — Joanne Prefontaine, March 2019** > Specialized Stair designed our telepost free landings and stairs. The highly professional team we dealt with from start to completion provided excellent quality workmanship and within our timeline and budget. **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks for sharing your experience! We enjoyed working on your project and designing a stair that fits so seamlessly into that space. Great choice on the stainless steel horizontal railing, you captured modern style and warmed it up with carpeted treads. **★★★★★ — Barbara Clarke, March 2019** > Would highly recommend Specialized Stair and Rail, they were very helpful in helping us design our staircase for our new home. Excellent workmanship and very professional to deal with. We are very happy with our new staircase. Thanks you so much **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks Barb! We really enjoyed the challenge of designing custom posts to match your antique stain glass window. The end product is so impressive and fits beautifully in your home. **★★★★★ — Dale Soetaert, March 2019** > I had an excellent experience with Specialized. Once I chose my railing, everything was delivered on schedule, as promised and for the price that was agreed to. It's nice, and often too rare these days, that contractors deliver what is agreed to in a timely fashion. No complaints at all. **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks for sharing your experience Dale! Integrity as a company is high priority for us, glad you experienced that! **★★★★★ — Parkwood Master Builder, Feb. 2019** > We loved working with Specialized Stair and Rail on our Full House Lottery Grand Prize Home! Their work and service is amazing, and the open-riser staircase in the home is truly a work of art centered in the heart of the home! **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks Parkwood! Your Lottery Homes are always stunning works of art, looking forward to working together again soon. **★★★★★ — Stonewood Homes/ Stonewood Developments Ltd., Feb. 2019** > Specialized Stair and Rail is part of our team at Stonewood Homes. We appreciate our relationship and are impressed with the quality, workmanship and pride they put into all of our projects. We would highly recommend them. **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks for the review! We love partnering with Stonewood Homes to create exceptional stairs. We appreciate the open communication and attention to detail that you bring to the design process and look forward to building many more masterpieces together. **★★★★★ — Chris Schellenberg, Feb. 2019** > We have used Specialized Stair and Rail a number of times over the last few years and have always been impressed. Their attention to details, their communication, punctuality and workmanship are of the best I've dealt with. As a general contractor myself, they have quickly become a trusted trade partner which I will continue to use time and time again **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks Chris! We look forward to continuing to work with you too. Lets keep making beautiful stairs and railing happen! **★★★★★ — Diane Bertrand, Feb. 2019** > Specialized stairs came to our residential Pioneer log home to quote on 3 sets of stairs. Their professionalism and knowledge awarded them the bid over other companies. Their work quality is over and above - all 3 sets of stairs and railings are masterpieces and features of the house we are proud to show off Their ability to meet deadlines and budgets will make us a repeat customer for sure > Highly recommend Specialized stairs. The entire staff are very friendly and helpful Thank you so much ! **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > It was a pleasure to work with you to make these rustic modern masterpieces! They fit so beautifully in your home. Thanks for choosing Specialized! **★★★★★ — Dan Daly, Feb. 2019** > From sales to install, the staff make the experience a home run. The showroom and sales staff do a great job working with clients within their budget. Once the products get to site, the installers are true tradespeople and care about the entire scope pertaining to their job and not just installing stairs to collect a cheque. I'll continue to work with them and highly recommend this company. **Comment from Specialized Stair and Rail:** > Thanks for the high praise Dan! We look forward to designing your next staircase. ## Selected projects - [Steel and Concrete Mono Stringer with Clamped Glass Railing System](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steel-and-concrete-mono-stringer-with-clamped-glass-railing-system-pj-vj~5766921) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: What an exciting opportunity to work on this staircase for the Full House Lottery 2019 Grand Prize Home. We collaborated with the in house design team at Parkwood Master Builders in Edmonton. They envisioned a high contrast stair design that was both modern and warm. The end result was a blend of 2 different stair designs into one home and the contrast is stunning. The stairs leading up are an open rise steel and concrete mono stringer with clamped glass railing system. Very modern in style and… - [Self-Supported Maple with Horizontal Stainless Steel Railing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/self-supported-maple-with-horizontal-stainless-steel-railing-pj-vj~5706306) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Warm and modern, this stunning staircase features a self-supported western stringer with carpeted treads. We love how this home was planned so thoughtfully, leaving a lot of room for an unusually wide and comfortable stair with a gentle run. Horizontal brushed stainless steel newel posts and horizontal stainless steel cross bars come together to give this staircase modern style railing. - [Baltic Birch Panel Railing System](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baltic-birch-panel-railing-system-pj-vj~5766872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Railing has incredible potential to transform the style of any home! These homeowners had a very specific vision for how they wanted to carry modern style throughout their home. They knew that the central staircase in their home would have a big impact on style and that they wanted to deliberately close their stair off with solid railing panels for functionality. So where we would traditionally install glass panels, we installed baltic birch panels instead. We love how this modern railing offers… - [Rustic Modern Staircase with Reclaimed Timbers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-modern-staircase-with-reclaimed-timbers-pj-vj~5766899) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Old and new. Rustic and modern. This staircase is a beautiful contrast. The home owners came to us with a vision to design their stairs around 100 year old reclaimed timbers from Saskatewan. Working with reclaimed rough hewn timbers and integrating our precision and perfect fit with the imperfect, was a challenge that we gladly embraced. We designed a closed rise, red oak staircase that brought the timbers and all their character to the forefront. With tight precision craftmanship, we were able… - [Perchless Self Supported Mono Stringer with Integrated Landings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/perchless-self-supported-mono-stringer-with-integrated-landings-pj-vj~5766915) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: We collaborated with Platinum Signature Homes to design a HUGE wood mono stringer as a feature in one of their grand showhomes. We designed a self-supporting percheless mono stringer with standoff glass railing. The treads of this signature mono stringer are notched into the stringer, eliminating the need for riser posts. This brings cleaner lines and a simpler look as the treads cantilever out of the stringer. Our perchless mono stringer allows us to offer some really unique design features to… - [Perchless Mono Stringer with Glass Railing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/perchless-mono-stringer-with-glass-railing-pj-vj~5766907) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This staircase was a part of a huge renovation of a 1970s home. The original stair was completely encased in bubble gum pink walls! We opened up the main floor by removing the walls and designing a staircase with glass railing to allow light to flow freely. The result is a beautifully warm yet modern staircase that is the cornerstone of style on the main floor. This modern custom staircase is an oak perchless mono stringer with dadoed and standoff glass railing. The perchless mono stringer is a… - [Curved White Oak Staircase Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curved-white-oak-staircase-renovation-pj-vj~5766882) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: People often wonder: what is possible when it comes to major home renovations and staircases? Can you renovate a staircase? What it involved? How much impact will changing the style of a staircase have? Well, we have completely renovated countless staircases and the impact they have in transforming style is profound. This family completely gutted and renovated a 1980s home in a beautiful Edmonton neighborhood. This home already had a grand front entry, but a staircase stuck in the 1980s. The fam… - [Elegant Curved Glass Railing Feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-curved-glass-railing-feature-pj-vj~5706366) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Sunny View Homes understands the value of investing in stairs and railing to create visual impact. We met Sunny after the staircase for this home was already installed. After seeing our capabilities and craftsmanship, he decided to have the team at Specialized design and install his railing. What a stunning canvas to work with! Our design team created a curved standoff glass “floating” oval to compliment the grand glass chandelier in his foyer. We curved each piece of glass in-house to ensure a… - [Maple 180](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-180-pj-vj~5412058) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 7 - Description: Modern, traditional, and european elements meld together to create a grand statement. This 180 degree open rise maple stair with carpeted treads feature many upgraded selections on the railing package including 6.5’’ recessed panel posts with grandville caps & boots and vienna spindles. - [Oak and Fir Mono-Stringer with Glass](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-and-fir-mono-stringer-with-glass-pj-vj~5572297) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 3 - Description: Rustic meets modern in this gorgeous pool and exercise room with a custom oak and fir mono-stringer. Look closely and you’ll see a railing system that truly sets this stair apart. The fir treads have the appearance of passing through the glass panel railing, accomplished through a hidden mounting system giving the railing such a clean visual appeal. The stair was designed with an integrated landing system that ties into the log framing at the top of the stair. - [White Oak Mono with Steel and Glass](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-oak-mono-with-steel-and-glass-pj-vj~1518304) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 12 - Description: These customers had a very specific vision about design and style for their staircase. Together we worked to design the perfect stair to fit in their home; a white oak mono stringer with stainless steel handrail. We sourced new hardware to meet the design challenge. Specialized will go to any length to find a solution for their customers, even researching and sourcing new stair components. - [Craftsman Railing with Custom Inlaid Posts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-railing-with-custom-inlaid-posts-pj-vj~5706287) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Take a client’s vision, collaborate on design and add master craftsmanship, that’s the Specialized way. These clients came to us with a very specific vision for style inspired by an old 1914 antique stained glass window from their family home in Barrie, Ontario. This family heirloom was the inspiration for the design of both the newel posts and fireplace tile. The home owner brought us a mockup for design and we took it right to the drawing board to create a completely custom post design. The re… - [Southern Railing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southern-railing-pj-vj~2997586) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 9 - Description: This staircase embodies the neoclassical style of this home. What you may not notice at first glance (because it was done properly) was the care that was taken in integrating the floor to ceiling support columns with the newel posts in the railing above. Dark maple B rail and accents coupled with white wooden spindles gives a traditional yet clean look. - [Closed Rise Eastern Flare](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/closed-rise-eastern-flare-pj-vj~3696807) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 6 - Description: An eclectic collection of railing elements come together to capture a fresh approach to the mission style. Traditional components like the eastern cut stringers, post boots, and caps on the post ground the style firmly in the past; but the craftsman newel post profile and spindle selections push the stair forward to fresh contemporary style. - [Rustic Oak & Fir Mono-Stringer with Glass](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-oak-and-fir-mono-stringer-with-glass-pj-vj~5572311) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: We absolutely loved designing stairs for this stunning log home in Alberta. The home owners wanted stairs that blended rustic and modern styles while still bringing warmth to the space. A 2 toned mono-stringer with dadoed glass panel railing was designed bring this vision to reality. There is such beauty in blending woods of solid oak and rustic fir. The floating stair features a solid oak stringer, open rise fir treads, and a rustic fir post. The custom dadoed glass panel railing system of stee… - [Box Mono Stringer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/box-mono-stringer-pj-vj~3126612) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 7 - Description: Unlike our solid wood mono stringers, this box mono stringer offers the ability to change the proportions of the stringers in context to the overall width of the stairs, as well as, offering the simpler and more typical styling. The glass railing system blends modern and contemporary styling. - [Commercial Maple Open Rise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-maple-open-rise-pj-vj~4697707) - Location: Leduc, AB - Photos: 8 - Description: Steel, glass and wood come together to modernized and bring warmth to the entryway of this commercial medical building in Leduc. The solid maple open rise stair features 4 ¼’’ solid maple treads pocketed for a tile inlay and stainless steel square railing with clamped glass. - [Open Rise Maple with Curved Clamped Glass Railing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-rise-maple-with-curved-clamped-glass-railing-pj-vj~3017778) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 6 - Description: Modern and sophisticated, this open rise curved maple stair is the absolute center point of this home. The curved glass stair railing coupled with the long glass balcony railing infuses its style into the entire home. - [White Oak With Slate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-oak-with-slate-pj-vj~4807500) - Location: Edmonton, AB - Photos: 5 - Description: The beauty of white oak and slate come together on this staircase designed and built for the Full House Lottery Showhome by Kondro Electric. These closed rise white oak stairs feature slate treads and dadoed glass railing with floor to ceiling glass walls. The glass walls open up the space, allowing light to flow freely and the staircase to become a central focal point of the home. - [Warm and Traditional Solid Walnut Staircase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warm-and-traditional-solid-walnut-staircase-pj-vj~5572350) - Location: St. Albert, AB - Photos: 2 - Description: When Quadrant Construction and AMR Design teamed up on this substantial home renovation in St Albert, they knew the transforming value in updating the staircase. The cohesive décor of using classic walnut throughout the home, lended to a beautifully warm and traditional staircase. We clad the existing stair with solid walnut treads and risers and replaced the railing with a feature recessed panel post, single spoon spindles, and A rail. The end result of quality craftsmanship and design is this… [See all 64 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/staircases-and-railings/specialized-stair-and-rail-pfvwus-pf~1258855682) ## Ideabooks - [Heritage Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93664239/list/heritage-project) — 8 ideas - [Mission Posts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93664258/list/mission-posts) — 7 ideas - [Mono Stringer Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93664192/list/mono-stringer-stairs) — 24 ideas - [Signature Flag Spindles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93664289/list/signature-flag-spindles) — 11 ideas - [Bringing Together Iron and Wood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93664372/list/bringing-together-iron-and-wood) — 17 ideas - [Craftsman Style Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93664216/list/craftsman-style-stairs) — 23 ideas - [stair storage ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68963738/list/stair-storage-ideas) — 6 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/specializedstairs) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the color of the balusters?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the staircase! A: Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us through Houzz. The spindles you like are called Square Spoons. A beautiful look! These exact spindles have been discontinued due to quality issues but we have replaced them with round spoons and we also have a single and double knuckle version that is square. Where are you located? I am wondering if you can pop by our showroom and see the options in person or if I can send you pics of what I am referring too. Let me know. Thanks! Heather **Q: Paint** *(in Photo Questions)* Desperate for the Paint color A: Hi! We were involved in the design, build, and installation of this staircase. The other design elements and details of this home were not done by us. Sorry I can't help you further. Have a great day, Heather **Q: What are the dimensions of the wood newel posts?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: That is our classic 4 5/8'' mission post crafted in cherry wood. We manufacture all our posts locally in our shop in Edmonton and ship world wide. If you are interested in more information please contact heather@specializedstairs.ca **Q: Stairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* Supplier for this one as well. A: Sorry, I didn't see your comment! Yes, we designed and build this stair. **Q: Stairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* May I know who is the supplier for this stairs in Edmonton? A: Specialized Stair and Railing Ltd. Call 780-482-7214 for more info. **Q: Our new house** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd like to do horizontal wires or bars for our railings, but have been told that is against building codes. Is this something that has to be done after final inspection! (We're in Strathcona area, which has similar building codes as Edmonton) A: These do not meet current building code in Edmonton but we are expecting the code to change in the future. Please give us a call so we can offer you further advice. 780-482-7214 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*