# Stumptown Stairs > Stumptown Stairs is a one-shop custom stair builder in Portland, Oregon. Dave Emery designs, fabricates, and installs staircases in fine woodwork and welded steel from the family shop — both trades in-house, rather than subcontracting the metal or the joinery out. Work covers stair replacement, repair, new custom builds, installation, railings and handrails, staircase remodels, and commercial stairs across the Portland metro. Licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, CCB #218207. - Area served: Portland Metro, OR (Oregon only — no Washington licensing) - Phone: (503) 830-1903 - Not offered: attic pull-down stairs, masonry or concrete stair repair - Pricing: quoted per project after an on-site measure; no published flat rates ## Services - [Stair Services in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/): Seven stair services under one Portland roof: custom builds, repair, replacement, railings, remodels. Licensed CCB #218207. See price ranges, get a quote. - [Custom Stair Design & Build in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/custom-stairs/): Custom staircases designed and built in-house in Portland — wood, steel, or both. Licensed CCB #218207. See what custom stairs cost, price yours today. - [Stair Replacement in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/stair-replacement/): Replacing worn or outdated stairs in Portland? See replacement cost factors and our process. Licensed CCB #218207. Get a paid site visit and firm quote. - [Stair Repair in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/stair-repair/): Squeaky treads, loose handrails, broken stringers — Portland stair repair done right. Licensed CCB #218207. See repair cost factors, get a firm quote today. - [Stair Installation in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/stair-installation/): New stair installation in Portland, built and fitted in-house. See cost factors and our timeline. Licensed CCB #218207. Get a paid site visit and quote. - [Stair Railing & Handrail Installation](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/stair-railings/): Custom stair railings and handrails in Portland — wood, cable, or welded steel, built to code. Licensed CCB #218207. See railing cost factors, price today. - [Staircase Remodeling in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/staircase-remodel/): Remodeling a tired staircase in Portland? Refinish, restain, or rebuild. See remodel cost factors. Licensed CCB #218207. Get a paid site visit and quote. - [Commercial Stairs in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/services/commercial-stairs/): Code-compliant commercial stairs in Portland for GCs and property owners. IBC/ADA-ready. Licensed CCB #218207. Get a paid site visit and project quote. ## Design styles - [Staircase Designs](https://stumptownstairs.com/designs/): Browse custom staircase design styles built in Portland — modern, floating, wood, steel, and outdoor stairs. Licensed CCB #218207. Get a price range today. - [Modern Staircase Design](https://stumptownstairs.com/designs/modern/): Modern, curved, and luxury staircase design built in Portland — open-riser, floating-tread, and spiral styles in wood and welded steel. Price yours today. - [Floating Stairs](https://stumptownstairs.com/designs/floating-stairs/): Custom floating staircases built in Portland — steel stringer construction with cantilevered treads. Licensed CCB #218207. See cost factors and price yours. - [Wood Staircase Design](https://stumptownstairs.com/designs/wood-stairs/): Custom wood staircases in oak, walnut, maple, and more — built and installed in Portland. Compare species, finishes, and open-riser or traditional styles. - [Steel & Metal Staircase Design](https://stumptownstairs.com/designs/steel-metal-stairs/): Welded steel and metal staircases built in-house in Portland — stainless, blackened, and powder-coated finishes, interior or exterior. CCB #218207. Price yours. - [Outdoor & Exterior Stairs](https://stumptownstairs.com/designs/outdoor-stairs/): Custom deck stairs and exterior entry staircases built for Portland's wet winters — durable materials, proper drainage, code-compliant guards. CCB #218207. ## Guides - [Staircase Guides](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/): Free guides on staircase cost, Oregon stair code, squeaky-stair fixes, maintenance, and historic restoration — written by Portland's own stair builder. - [How Much Does a New Staircase Cost?](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/staircase-cost/): New staircase costs vary by material, complexity, and site conditions. See exactly what drives the price, then get your own free cost estimate in minutes. - [Stair Replacement Cost](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/stair-replacement-cost/): What does it cost to replace an old staircase? See price ranges by scope — full replacement, tread swap, or carpet-to-wood — plus what changes the price. - [Oregon Stair Code Guide](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/oregon-stair-code/): Oregon residential stair code covers rise, run, railing height, and guard requirements — plus Portland-specific amendments and permit basics. Get a code review. - [Repair or Replace Your Stairs?](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/repair-or-replace-stairs/): Cracked treads, wobbly rails, or rot — how do you know if your staircase needs a repair or a full replacement? A simple decision framework. Plus typical costs. - [How to Fix Squeaky Stairs](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/fix-squeaky-stairs/): Squeaky stairs are usually loose fasteners, wood-on-wood friction, or seasonal shrinkage. Try these DIY fixes first — or book a pro repair, CCB #218207. - [Staircase Maintenance](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/stair-maintenance/): How often to inspect your stairs, what maintenance costs, and the wear signs to watch for — a practical upkeep schedule for wood and metal staircases. - [Historic Stair Restoration in Portland](https://stumptownstairs.com/guides/historic-stair-restoration/): Restoring a Victorian, Craftsman, or Colonial Revival staircase in Portland? See how period-appropriate stair restoration preserves original character. ## Tools - [Stair Cost Calculator](https://stumptownstairs.com/stair-cost-calculator/): Estimate your staircase cost in minutes. Answer a few questions about material, style, and scope to get a starting price range before your paid site visit. - [Get a Quote](https://stumptownstairs.com/quote/): Qualifying form — budget, a photo of the stairs, service, location, and timeline — that routes a project to a site visit. ## Company - [Dave Emery, Stumptown Stairs](https://stumptownstairs.com/about/): Dave Emery builds custom stairs in wood and welded steel from his own Portland shop — licensed CCB #218207, family-run since 2016. Proof, not promises. - [Stair Company Reviews from Portland Homeowners](https://stumptownstairs.com/reviews/): Real Google reviews from Stumptown Stairs clients across the Portland metro — read what homeowners say about Dave Emery's craftsmanship, in their own words. - [Staircase Design Gallery](https://stumptownstairs.com/gallery/): Browse our staircase design gallery — real completed projects by Stumptown Stairs, wood to welded steel, across the Portland metro area. CCB #218207. - [Stair Company FAQ: Working with Stumptown Stairs](https://stumptownstairs.com/faq/): Answers on Stumptown Stairs' service area, process, permits, costs, and financing — everything you need before requesting a custom stair quote. CCB #218207. - [Stair Glossary](https://stumptownstairs.com/glossary/): A plain-English glossary of stair-building terms — tread, riser, stringer, baluster, newel, and more — each linked to the service page that covers it. - [Contact Stumptown Stairs](https://stumptownstairs.com/contact/): Contact Stumptown Stairs for general questions — call (503) 830-1903, email us, or use the form below. For a project quote, use our quote flow instead. ## Service areas - [Stair Company Service Areas Across the Portland Metro](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/): We build and repair custom stairs across the Portland metro — Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Scappoose, West Linn, and beyond. Licensed CCB #218207. Get a quote. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Beaverton, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/beaverton/): Custom stair building, replacement, and repair for Beaverton, Oregon homes — from Cedar Mill ranches to Round-district townhomes. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Scappoose, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/scappoose/): Custom stair building and repair for Scappoose and Columbia County homes — acreage properties, older farmhouses, newer rural builds. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in West Linn, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/west-linn/): Custom stairs, remodels, and repair for West Linn, Oregon homes — from historic Willamette bungalows to newer view-lot builds. Licensed, insured, CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Tigard, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/tigard/): Custom stair building and repair for Tigard, Oregon homes — Bull Mountain view-lot builds to older Metzger-area ranch homes. Licensed, insured, CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Hillsboro, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/hillsboro/): Custom stair building and repair for Hillsboro homes — from historic downtown bungalows to Orenco Station and Tanasbourne builds. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Sherwood, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/sherwood/): Custom stair building and repair for Sherwood, Oregon homes — historic Old Town core to newer master-planned neighborhoods. Licensed, insured, CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Oregon City, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/oregon-city/): Custom stair building and repair for Oregon City, Oregon homes — historic bluff-top Victorians to newer Beavercreek Road builds. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Lake Oswego, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/lake-oswego/): Custom stairs and remodels for Lake Oswego homes — Old Town and First Addition character homes to Mountain Park luxury builds. Licensed, insured, CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Happy Valley, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/happy-valley/): Custom stair building and repair for Happy Valley, Oregon's newer hillside homes — view-lot builds across Clackamas County. Licensed, insured, CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Gresham, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/gresham/): Custom stair building, replacement, and repair for Gresham, Oregon homes — historic downtown bungalows to newer eastside development. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Milwaukie, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/milwaukie/): Custom stair building and repair for Milwaukie, Oregon homes — historic streetcar-era bungalows near downtown to newer builds. Licensed, insured, CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Tualatin, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/tualatin/): Custom stair building and repair for Tualatin homes — planned-community builds from the 1970s through the Bridgeport Village era. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs & Stair Repair in Wilsonville, Oregon](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/wilsonville/): Custom stair building and repair for Wilsonville homes — from Charbonneau's 1970s-80s builds to the newer Villebois neighborhood. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs in the Willamette Valley](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/willamette-valley/): Select custom stair and remodel projects across the Willamette Valley — Salem, Keizer, Albany, Corvallis, McMinnville, and Newberg. Licensed CCB #218207. - [Custom Stairs on the Oregon Coast](https://stumptownstairs.com/locations/oregon-coast/): Select custom stair and outdoor-stair projects along the Oregon Coast — Astoria, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Pacific City, and nearby towns. Licensed CCB #218207.