My brother, who is an architect, designed our staircase rails. It was hard to find the right contractor for the job- many didn't know how to do what we wanted or would suggest alternatives which were aesthetically less pleasing. So thankful we found Eric and Bay Area Stairs. Meticulous attention to all the technical details. The workmanship was excellent-Aric was our welder. read more

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Bay Area Stairs are old school craftsmen at their best. We had an issue with our stair/railing in a recent remodel and Bay Ares Stairs was brough in install our new railings. Victor, Mark and Tom were fabulous. Their work was impeccable and they were also pleasant to be around as I worked from home. I woudl recommend Bay Area Stairs and Victor, Mark and Tom 100%. Thank you so much! read more

Impeccable workmanship and attention to detail. If you are looking for the best, Bay Area Stairs should be your first call.

We replaced an old broken bannister with a new one supplied and installed by Bay Area Stairs. The result was exactly what we wanted and as we had discussed. The delivered the assembled bannister and installed it in less than a day without any issues and for the price agreed. We are very pleased with the result and the excellent service provided. read more

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Our house has a staircase that leads to the front door and over the years, rust has eaten away at the posts that go into the concrete. I've held off on getting this repaired because of budget concerns, but reached out to various companies on Yelp. Bay Area Stairs contacted me right away. I sent them pictures and they came out the next day. My initial contact was with Eric, but most of my contact was with Steve and Aric who were very professional and personable. They quoted me, explained the process in detail, and they got to work right away. They removed the old staircase, drilled new holes into the concrete, and replaced the staircase with a more sturdy iron staircase than what we had before. I told Steve growing up I never thought I'd be so happy to see a new iron staircase get installed! Our conversation started on Friday and the project was completed on Monday. Pricing was very competitive to other places and luckily I fit into an open spot in their schedule. I'm happy with their work and highly recommend them. read more

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Bay Area Stairs did a great job and I highly recommend them. We showed Eric several ideas for our banister, and he worked with us patiently as we were figuring the best fit for our house. I am super happy with the result and it is exceeding my expectations. Victor was in our house for a week making sure every little detail was taken care of. He is a real artist and he is truly the best. He showed up when he said he would and went above. Very happy with the result. read more

Utterly unreliable. They are impossible to get a hold of, do not return emails or voicemails and, after finally contacting a person on the phone, they cancelled our scheduled appointment twice and did not honor the third one - they didn't even have the decency to call to let me know they were not going to make it. read more

I spoke with a number of stair companies, but so glad we went with Bay Area Stairs. Began talking with Eric about the design and he offered me a number of options and styles. Victor, his craftsman, is a dream to work with and can make anything happen. Super professional shop and I recommend them highly! read more

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We have several hundred feet of absolutely gorgeous mahogany handrails that ring a large raised deck. Unfortunately, the long curved sections that descend to the pool area had suffered from a lack of attention (totally my fault) and water intrusion and needed to be replaced. This was a daunting job - the wood had to match the cross-section and appearance of the existing railing, while curving and descending 2 stories. It is about 130 linear feet. Steve and Tom came out to survey the job and said, "no problem". I must confess to being skeptical given the complexity. They took the old sections, and a month later returned with beautiful matching replacements. Tom spent a week carefully aligning and hand fitting them to the steel structure. I cannot say enough good things about the quality of their work, and the overall professionalism. Unconditional recommendation - you will not be disappointed. read more

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AMAZING! I dealt with Eric and his team (all gifted craftsmen). I have a townhouse which had a wrought iron (ugly & old) white painted railing that was bolted into the staircase. Eric worked with me about the modern transformation I wanted. The result far exceeded all my expectations! I chose the pin design up the staircase and channel design around the loft....Spectacular! I had changed my mind last minute to do the channel around the loft and Eric said no problem. Eric and his team repaired any issues caused when the old railing was removed so the finished product was perfect. This investment in my home was not inexpensive but well worth it! read more

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Bay Area Stairs was the champion of our remodel experience. We did a major remodel in San Francisco that lasted almost a year. We selected Bay Area Stairs to do our stair railing based upon their strong reviews, excellent communications and fair price. We are certain we made the right choice. The results are stunning. Victor was our installer. He is a true craftsman. Our railing included covering an existing 4x4 post to integrate into the railing as a newel post. It looks perfect. I will try to add pictures to this review if possible. The wooden handrail with iron balusters is beautiful. Schedule was important to us and Bay Area Stairs completed the work in a week after the materials arrived at their location. Also Bay Area Stairs does both wood and iron work, an additional plus. Communications with Eric, our project coordinator, and Steve, the owner, were good. They were always responsive to inquiries and questions. Everyone we worked with from Bay Area Stairs seemed genuinely committed to providing a quality result.........and they did. Simply put, we are very pleased. Bay Area Stairs work is superb and we highly recommend them. read more

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Worked with Eric who immediately understood our vision. Victor and Mark spent two weeks meticulously implementing that vision with real precision. It was exactly what we were looking for, and a HUGE improvement in our home. We had an outdated staircase of metal and carpet from the late 1970's, and now we have custom, all wood stairs that are BEAUTIFUL! We also loved how Eric jumped into this project and started right away. read more

We hired Bay Area Stairs (BAS) to build a spiral stair in our newly renovated house in Marin County. The rough steel structure was put in place by our builder and we needed stair expertise to finish it. Their estimate came in much higher than we budgeted for, but since Steve (one of the owners) promised an exceptional quality execution, we signed the contract awaiting his promised high end delivery. Time estimate to complete the work was 2-3 months (+ 6 weeks for pandemic lock down). Unfortunately what followed was over a year of unsatisfying performance in conjunction with a difficult relationship with BAS management. Work was sporadic, inconsistent in terms of timeliness and quality. There were no shows, late in the day shows and overall poor management oversight. Work often had to be redone, as it was unsatisfactory. That said, we'd like to praise one of the carpenters, Tom, who had outstanding workmanship skills that in our opinion greatly contributed to the project. 10 months later, the final structure was unveiled and was ready for painting. Again, Steve claimed that Bay Area Stairs had unique expertise to paint stairs and promised top quality results. Unfortunately that did not go well. The paint color did not match the samples we were given. Furthermore, execution quality was very poor. After 3 additional months, 2 different painting teams provided by BAS, and more emotional toll... we finally asked Bay Area Stairs to leave the premises and we hired our own painters to redo the whole paint job. Obviously our experience fell well short of expectations. read more

I called Eric Wilson who works at Bay Area Stairs to ask if they would help me complete a school project for my construction management degree. I asked if they would spend 15-20 minutes with me and answer a few questions about their industry. They graciously volunteered to give me a tour of their shop, told me all about their stair building process, and much more. Two and half hours later I walked away having learned more than I ever could have expected. These guys are the ultimate pros at the top of their game. It was such an awesome experience getting to learn from these guys and pick their collective brain. I can only hope that someday I will be as skilled in whatever I do as they are at what they do. Thank you Bay Area Stair. read more

We went online and filled out their form in order to have Bay Area Stairs provide us with an estimate. After three days we had to initiate contact with them. We got hold of them over the phone and they asked us to send a picture of the project. We are still waiting to hear back from them. Lousy customer service. Don't waste your time calling them or online filling out their "estimate." I wish I could have rated them as high as the other yelpers. read more

Our stairs from the original home builder were getting worse and worse, and became riddled with reeks and creeks until i became so embarrassed at them i could not stand it, plus i could not be sure if they were safe or not.... One day a friend was over and i was telling him to ignore the sounds the stairs were making and he asked if i had ever considered doing a custom stair case. I asked what he meant because i thought a stair case was a stair case... long story short he told us to call Bay Area Stairs, and I am so glad i did! We called out a couple different stair companies to get competitive quotes, most of the ones that actually showed up were non-impressive.. Bay area stairs came out the very next day, they were prompt and on-time, they went through the whole process with us, gave us options and showed us his previous jobs and in the end we had a staircase to die for!!!! anyone planning for a new staircase should definitely give them a call and find out what you have been missing! for us it was a soundless non-creaking-beautiful new Focal point and!! Custom Staircase! There's nothing better than not worrying about if your next step will bring you crashing through the floor or not! Thanks again guys!!! read more

I wish I had found Bay Area Stairs sooner. We were remodeling our house and wanted a different look. Anyhow, we hired this other company who came highly recommended by our designer (BIG MISTAKE). The owner came out to meet with my husband, everything was good in the beginning. First few appointments seemed to go smoothly and then it went downhill from there. For the first few weeks they were at my home they had different people coming to work on the stairs each day. They had to come back multiple times to fix their mistakes. When it was all said and done I was not happy with their work at all so I decided to find a new company and that's when I came across Eric's company. From the beginning he was so helpful and knowledgeable. I talked to him multiple times on the phone and by the end of the week I knew I had found the right company to do the job. We scheduled an appointment for Victor and Frank to come out and it was night and day. Those guys are so professional and knew exactly what they were doing. They got the job done in two days and then Eric scheduled an appointment for the paint guys to come out to do the staining. He told me (in the beginning) that one of them just got married and was on his honeymoon so they can't come out until the following week which was fine because they did an amazing job. Eric is also very honest with his pricing. He came by the house to meet with me and asked if I was happy with their work which I thought was so nice and professional of him. We ended up paying less than the initial price because they didn't have to change the newel and posts. Victor and Frank were able to save it and not damage it when they were removing the balusters. Thank you Eric and your team for the amazing work!!! You guys are awesome! I highly recommend this company and will definitely refer them to friends and contractors. read more

This company was hired out by a flooring company we had hired to fix a messed up base portion of our stairs.. They were very professional and did a fantastic job! Based on jobs this was considered a very small job yet they still treated us like we were as important as larger jobs.. Highly recommend them. read more

Bay Area Stairs did the stairs in one of my homes. This is the most unprofessional and deeply unethical companies I have ever worked with. I can't begin to tell you how bad the experience was, but suffice to say no one should ever do business with Steve Crews and this company. I feel he committed several crimes, frankly, effectively extortion. And that wasn't even the worst of it. You wouldn't believe the worst of it. read more

Outstanding service. Responded quickly to our inquiry. The work is high end. Prices are reasonable. They installed a guard rail and a hand rail. Came out perfect. I highly recommend them. read more

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Had my staircase done with Red Oak and Rebecca Rods, called Bay Area Stairs spoke to Eric for staining and painting. Eric assured us that he would take care of all the details and he would send Sam to do the work. When Sam finished the job in 4 days the staircase was beyond gorgeous. Sam took his time prepping and setting up and detailing everything and the result was spectacular .Sam made excellent use of his time and was prompt every day. When the project was done he extended his care to the job of cleaning up. Thank you Bay Area Stairs for a wonderful experience. We would highly recommend you to others. read more

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We had Frank and Victor build the stairs in our new home and they did the MOST amazing job!! It is a curved staircase that is the focal point of the entryway and we couldn't be happier with the results. Frank and Victor are absolute artisans and paid such attention to detail. It was a pleasure to have them in our home and we would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

I contacted this company and spoke with Eric who told me to email him pictures of the project and my contact information and he would get back to me to schedule an estimate. I sent the pictures and info the same day. I waited a week and never heard back, so I sent another email to the him to follow up and make sure he had received my email. Still heard nothing. I can't understand companies like this! If you don't want my business, at least have the common courtesy to return an email or send a text letting me know, so I can find someone else to do the job instead of making me wait for nothing! Just a terrible way to do business! read more

I wish I would have read these reviews sooner. I sent the measurements and pictures almost two weeks ago and I keep getting told that the quote is on the way. I still haven't received anything! Does anyone know who the owner is? If they don't have the time they should just say so. Can anyone recommend another company? read more

We searched around and were referred to Bay Area Stairs. Eric and team immediately responded, measured, suggested, and quoted us what we thought was a very fair price. From demolition to installation to finish was a great experience. Victor did the installation and Israel and Hugo stained and finished. All were on time, consistent, meticulous, and gracious...the epitome of professionalism. The finished product well exceeded our expectations and the new, fresh look for our stairs which are a focal point when entering our home is simply elegant and breathtaking! Thanks Bay Area Stairs....next project goes to you....no contest! read more

Bay Area Stairs did an excellent job putting in a beautiful solid wood stair railing in my condo. They were very reasonably priced and did an outstanding job installing. I would definitely use them again! read more

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Bay Area stairs was hired to come out to sand and paint my kickboards, wall cap, tread, handrail, newel posts and balusters. I dealt with Eric who was quick in responding and gave me a very competitive quote. He had the job started within two weeks of the quote and was finished in two days. It came out exactly as I had hoped. I would use Bay Area Stairs again for sure. Thanks Eric! read more

Steve reached out to me via phone the other day and apologized for not responding. He wanted to make it right but we've already found another person to help us with our railing. I'm adding one star to acknolwedge his his effort. read more

Phenomenal Experience! We have worked with Steve and Eric on two custom staircases in two different houses. The first project went smoothly and came out spectacular. The second project went completely sideways based on a misunderstanding and Steve and Eric stepped in, took full responsibility and made everything perfect at their own expense. Their professionalism and accountability in both of the projects exemplify the pride of the small business owner and I would recommend Bay Area Stairs with the highest confidence. read more

1st class all the way! The only stair company you'll ever need. From initial concept & design to finished product . . Bay Area Stairs is serious and totally professional & can make you a stair case or stair system gorgeous and working beautifully. They can work directly for you or your designer. read more

These guys are great! Not only is their work fabulous, they came in ahead of schedule and on budget. How often do you see that in construction? Anyone who's looked for stairs builders in the Bay Area knows there are only a few qualified companies. Our research showed Bay Area Stairs is at the top of that list. They fully justified their ranking on our job, which involved a complicated replacement of an existing staircase with new stairs to a third floor. Using Bay Area Stairs' CAD system, we were able to see 3D designs of the proposed staircase and make minor adjustments to get the details right before construction started. After the design was finished, Bay Area Stairs started work on our stairs in their shop, while other contractors completed preparation of the stairwell. Once the stairwell was done, Bay Area Stairs brought in their crew and installation of the stairs was completed a week ahead of schedule. They came back for finish work and painting when the other work completed, and took care of minor punch list items promptly and without complaint. If everyone performed like these guys, the construction industry would be viewed in a whole new light. read more

I love my new banister installed by Bay Area Stairs! It is exactly what I wanted! Eric and his staff were great! I don't have a single complaint and would recommend them to anyone residential or business! Thank you so much! read more

My staircase handrail was damaged. I telephoned Bay Area Stairs and explained the situation. I telephoned on Monday and by Thursday, all the repairs were complete. Eric and Steve were very responsive to my repair request. Victor did the repairs and his workmanship is excellent. It was a pleasure to have Victor in my home - I highly recommend Bay Area Stairs!!!!! read more

i have worked with a variety of contractors in the 30 years i have owned my home and several stand out as excellent. steve and eric stand out . my stairwell needed to be remodeled with a wall taken out and rails put in so my husband is able to use the stairs and hold on with both arms. the design they came up with and the implementation are great. the workers did a fantastic job of removing existing walls and replacing it with a beautiful railing . the workers are so nice and did an excellent job. communication with steve and eric is excellent. the looks and function of the stair railing is so much nicer. thanks to bay area stairs. pat hill read more

Our project was not a simple one, and I have an eye for detail which is not always appreciated by contractors. But Bay Area Stairs works closely with their customers, listens and is responsive. Excellent work ethic, beautifully finished stairs, workmen were true craftsmen and work was of the highest quality. This was a total redo of our existing curved stairs and we are delighted with the finished product. We would recommend them to anyone. read more

Bay Area Stairs is a small company that makes a high-end hand crafted product. Their focus is mostly on staircases, but the also do other custom millwork, custom mantels, doors, tables, that sort of thing. I have used them on several occasions and have been pleased with their work. You have to understand, this is old world craftsmanship. What you are seeing take place in this shop is a talent that I am glad still exists - they take quality wood and turn it into an object that is extremely beautiful, functional and will outlast your lifetime. That is what woodworking is all about. Their prices are not cheap, but they are fair. You will be probably be paying more for the product here than if you have your local contractor but it is worth it. Who knows, you might be surprised at how their products fit into your budget. I would knock half a star off for their dinky showroom, but that would only be to encourage them to showcase more of their beautiful creations and talents. read more

Lousy customer service. Made an appointment to talk to them about doing the stairs in my home one afternoon. Raced home from work... and... no show, no call. Okay, it can happen. People are busy. I tried again recently because this is something we really want to do. They called and got some information from me and said they would call back soon with a starting point estimate so I had a ballpark figure to start from. No call, no followup. And let me point out that I live in the town they operate out of, 10-minutes from their operation. The other reviews seem to think they they are prompt... well, they may do good work, they may be craftsman but they have to show up first and I doubt I will try again. read more

We wanted to replace our boring old wooden spindle stair railings with nice ironwork. We interviewed several contractors, and Bay Area Stairs was the only one able to provide custom iron (not from one of the standard catalogs) at a reasonable cost. Their work was timely, professional and they also did a great job keeping the house clean. This is a five-star company without a doubt. read more

My wife and I had a large curved stairway redone by Bay Area Stairs, and are very pleased with the results. Eric initially came out to see what we hoped to do and the look we were aiming for. He came up with some additional ideas we had not even considered, which we incorporated into the project. After agreeing to the bid, the work was done by superb workmen, who were highly skilled, took great care to make sure everything was done exactly right, and who were very attentive to minimizing the disruption to our home during the work process. Every step of the way, Eric was in contact with us about schedules and timing, which we really appreciated. And the final product: awesome. So much better than we were expecting. Bay Area Stairs is a superb company and you will not go wrong by contracting with them. read more

I called Bay Area Stairs to get a quote on a handrail for a interior staircase with a difficult layout. Not only were they super friendly and very prompt in getting back to me, but they gave me more detailed, helpful information than any other person I talked to, even when it became clear that we were not going to go with them (at least in the immediate future) due to budget constraints. They clearly know their stuff (in incredible depth and detail) and although they're out of our price range right now, I'm seriously considering waiting until we can come up with their asking price because I was so impressed with their knowledge and customer service. read more