Over the past couple of weeks, Kelley Pinson and his associate Christian completely changed our home for the better -- replacing a tired, old country-style staircase that is a focal point of our home into a modern one that is remarkably beautiful. We sought quotes from several stair companies highly rated on Yelp. One was pretty booked up and wasn't interested in coming out to our house. Two came to our home and gave us estimates. The price quotes for K Pinson Stairs and the other company were not too far apart, so we made a selection based on gut feel. My wife and I are glad we picked K Pinson. Kelley listened to our design ideas and he came up with a great final plan that we agreed to. He told us it would take two weeks to demo the old stairs and complete the new ones. He and Christian actually beat that by a couple of days (for which we were very grateful). Understand that K Pinson Stairs is a completely handmade, custom product -- not from a factory. Kelley and Christian personally crafted EVERYTHING but the metal tubes and fasteners -- the brackets are even custom made. There are lots of gorgeous details in the woodwork that are the mark of a true craftsman. If you're thinking about getting new stairs, I give Kelley and K Pinson Stairs my highest recommendation. A remarkable, handcrafted product at a fair price. read more

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Kelly did a great job on my stairs. He took down the drywall and hauled away all the debris. Put in extra wall support inside the wall to mount the posts. Did everything by himself, even the staining and clear coat. He hung plastic from floor to ceiling to ensure the spray didn't get anywhere. Worked with me on stair design and stain color matched some items in our home, Even touched up painted everything and blended the trim in. If you want it done right and not fast, he is your guy. His quote was even cheaper by a little than the OC Stair companies. He is a real craftsman. read more

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Our stairs turned out beautiful! Kelley was communicative through the process, friendly and punctual. Installation took under a day and he cleaned up after he was done installing. I am very pleased with the workmanship. Definitely recommend Kelley! read more

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Beautiful iron baulsters. However this company does not repair existing iron staircases--even when new baulsters and banisters would have been purchased throughout. They wouldn't even schedule a quote--or make a referral. Complete replacement or nothing. read more

My wife saw their ad in a local circular and we decided to reach out - and we're glad we did! We wanted our old, wooden balusters replaced with wrought iron, and all Kelley needed was a few pictures to get started. Once he received all of the required info, he gave us the quote and set a date. He was on time and knocked the work out in a few hours. Our staircase looks amazing and the quality is as equally amazing. Can't say enough about the service and quality of this company. If you need any work on your stairs, stop searching and call K. Pinson! read more

Kelly replaced our wood balusters on our staircase with iron. Could not have been happier with how it turned out. He is a great guy and a master at his craft! Highly recommend! read more

Kelly just finished our stairs today. He and Christian were amazing. We wanted to open up our living room and dining areas, but had no idea of the impact that this project would make on the appearance of our home. Kelly was fantastic to work with and well worth the wait. My husband had open heart surgery during the project, and we just came and went as needed. We totally trusted Kelly to carry on without us. It's beautiful! read more

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Kelley did such an amazing job on our stairs. Totally transformed our house! I had other quotes and not only did Kelley beat their price by far but he was quick to respond to all my questions. His friendliness and professionalism instantly made him trustworthy. Although I did not have the honor of meeting him in person, my husband who did meet him was very impressed with Kelley ' s suggestions, knowledge and work. By far the smoothest transaction we've experienced with home improvements that we have referred him to everyone we know! read more

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I found Kelley here on yelp when looking for someone to redo our old, outdated staircase. I am so glad I found Kelley- he is very knowledgable and when I told him I wanted to put in dark stairs he told me the downsides of dark wood and I am so thankful he did! Our stairs turned out beautiful -- I went with a medium stain--and really updated our whole house. He is true craftsman and will do the job right. read more

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Kelly and Kevin remodeled our stairs. We waited several months to get in, but it was worth the wait. The stairs turned out beautiful, I would definitely recommend them. read more

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Kelley replaced our banister from wood to iron. Our children were breaking through the dainty wood, so the iron that he installed was a sturdy and beautiful solution. He also informed us that the builder of our home installed our railing too low, so he raised it to the proper hight. Kelley was prompt and efficient. We will definitely recommend him to our friends. read more

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Amazing! We put in new dark wood floors, and our stairs and banister, which were light maple, just didn't look right. We looked around for someone to stain the banister and stairs dark and change the balusters to iron. Some friends had used Kelly, and they said he was great. They were right. It took 5 days for the whole job, and now our staircase looks beautiful! He was able to match our floors almost exactly, and the stairs and banister look perfect. He also did a perfect job on the new iron balusters. Can't believe what a difference it makes. Kelly was professional and did a great job. We've already recommended him to friends who saw our staircase and want to redo theirs. Pros: professional, courteous, friendly, great price and value. Cons: he is so good at his job that he is booked about 2 to 3 months in advance, but it's worth the wait. read more

Kelly was amazing. He did a beautiful job on our stairs. His attention to detail is what makes his work so beautiful. He shows up when he says he will and cleans up after himself. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again and I highly recommend him. read more

We had our carpeted stairs demolished and new hickory stairs installed by Kelley and his associate, Christian. I considered two vendors for this project but selected Kelley because I like being able to communicate with, and work directly with the craftsman rather than dealing with receptionists, schedulers, etc. Kelley is an artist, and he takes great pride in his work. He truly cares about delivering a beautiful product. He is booked far in advance because he does one job at a time. He is punctual and reliable and takes care not to damage existing flooring, which was very important to me. Our project took just under 3 weeks, and it was a pretty big project. Our stairs look stunning! They are the first thing you see when you enter our home and they definitely have a "wow" factor. If you want beautiful stairs Kelley Pinson Stairs your best option. read more

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When we bought our home 20+ yrs. ago, all the cabinetry and staircase was medium oak. Once we had the cabinets redone in dark cherry, we knew we would have to have the staircase redone. We found Kelley, and we are SO glad we did!! He and his partner did an amazing job with the project!! We totally agree with other reviews that Kelley is very professional and does amazing work!! I say a little thank you to him EVERY TIME I go up and down our stairs! (And I apologize to Kelley....this review is long overdue!). Do not hesitate to give Kelley a call- you will be so happy you did! read more

I waited for Kelley for 5 months and it was WORTH the wait. He made us a stunning staircase. Kelley and his finisher Kevin are artist. They know stairs!!! If you are looking for craftsmanship and detail work allow Kelley the time and space to do his work and you will not be disappointed. He was also exremely trustworthy, responsive, on time and has great communication. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

I highly recommend K Pinson stairs! We had ugly, outdated stair rails and balusters that needed updating. Kelley gave us a quote simply by looking at pictures that I sent him. We discussed what my husband and I were looking for and he came through with exactly that. Communication was great. The job was completed in one week. He showed up when expected each day and kept everything as clean as he possibly could. His work is detailed and it's obvious that he takes pride in what he does. We are thrilled to have our beautiful new staircase that everyone sees as they enter the house. read more

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Kelley converted our staircase from a closed casement to open tread design in beautiful dark stained hickory with white risers and an ornate wrought iron rail. He gave us a very fair competitive price, helped us make the right decisions in selecting our options, and delivered what he promised. His work has become the artistic centerpiece of our home. Kelley is a skilled carpenter, an expert in stair design and construction,and a talented artisan besides being a very nice person. You can put your trust in Kelley. read more

Kelley did a beautiful job on our stairs. I would absolutely recommend him. He gave us a quote, showed us all of our choices within that quote, we set a start date and he held exactly to the price and schedule we agreed upon. Kelley does 5 star quality work, he is a craftsman and very professional. read more

Phenomenal workmanship and top notch quality. Kelley and Kevin far exceeded my expectations with their attention to detail and craftsmanship. Highly recommended. read more

Kelley did our stairs about a year ago and they're just gorgeous. Still love 'em every time I go up and down the stairs. Kelley Pinson is an artist in his own right. The woodwork and ironwork was completed with impeccable precision. He and his crew were very careful and covered everything up to avoid any incidental damage to the surrounding area of the house. When they finished the job,they meticulously cleaned the entire work area. Heck, the surrounding area was actually cleaner than when they started the job. I highly recommend K. Pinson Stairs. read more

Like most of the other reviews, Kelley is back logged but worth the wait. I was thoroughly impressed with the level of care that went into prepping my foyer, I've had contractors of all trades in my house and without a doubt he treated my house like it was his own. His finisher Kevin was always professional and obviously very proud of his work. I would definitely recommend him! read more

I recently used K Pinson Stairs for a full remodel of my staircase. I am so happy with the results, it looks like a new house. Kelley is a wonderful craftsman. His website is awesome, he has so many photos, which makes it easier to see what the final outcome will be. I highly recommend K Pinson Stairs! read more

great person and pleasure to do business. Work delivered and promised with excellent quality.

I think he's the worst contractor ever. He don't commit to the job don't care about his customers. All this positive reviews must be all his friends. You have to wait months for the appointments and then he cancels and ask you to wait another months for next one. There's so many bed thinks about him but not enought time to write. I end up going to the court and sue him. I hope you not going to have to go thru the same nightmare I did. read more

When my wife and I began remodeling our Carlsbad home, we knew the most important change would be removing the old unsightly 1980s metal balustrade and handrail of our staircase. We found Kelly and his work has made our staircase the centerpiece of our home! In Feb. 2016 we had Kelly completely remodel the staircase with a Craftsman-style theme in quarter sawn white oak. The work included tearing out existing drywall for the new end treads and building a gorgeous set of newel posts and balustrade. In just under 3 weeks the entryway of our home has become a breathtaking sight. Kelly is a true craftsman in every sense, the hand-crafted quality of his work is evident in every facet of his design. He also works with Kevin Deal Fine Woodworking who helped apply a rich stain and finish to match our existing baseboards and Craftsman furniture. What really sets Kelly apart even above his craftsmanship is his service as a contractor. Never have I worked with contractor that has such timely communication and a mission towards customer service. The entire process from initial design talks to final walk-through couldn't have been better. We come in our front door now and just stare at how awesome it looks. Thanks again Kelly! read more

My experience with replacing my banister couldn't of gone more smoothly. From my first call to kelly to the completion of my job everything was perfect. He called when he said he would, was prompt with email responses and always showed up right on time. Couldn't be happier with the work he did and I'm looking forward to calling him back to do more work when our remodel is done. Thanks Kelley read more

I needed to have an additional hand rail installed for safety, and he added a wood cap to our existing metal hand railings as well. I gave him a drawer from an end table to match the wood color, and it was perfect! It looks fabulous, and his work was done very professionally. His price was also lower than another quote I got, and he recommended a small change that really updated the look of the stairs. I would recommend him to anyone with no reservations. read more

I couldn't be happier with the new staircase Kelley installed in my house! High quality, beautiful, great craftsmanship, and even better than I was expecting. It completely changed the look of the whole house. Kelley is wonderful to work with - very professional, knowledgable, reasonably priced, and just a good guy. It's important to me to have people in my home who I trust to be around my family, and Kelley is definitely that guy. read more

I'm late with this review since I just recently got on YELP. I had a wobbling staircase for years that I didn't know what to do about or even if it could be fixed without replacing the whole thing. Saw Pinson's ad and gave him a call. I explained what I thought was the problem and sent some photos of the staircase. He gave me a quote, which seemed very reasonable. He was busy so had to wait a little but he arrived as scheduled and repaired it in a few hours better that I ever hoped for. He also took time to correct some other problems I was unaware of. The price came in under under his quote, which I would have been happy to pay. I asked if he was sure of the price and he said" yes." He was neat, friendly, professional, and when he left the place was just as clean as when he arrived... except I could now use the staircase without risking my life.. I highly recommend him. read more

Our maple and cherry spiral staircase is the "centerpiece" of our home. The last time someone tried to refinish the maple treads, the stripper they used bled through the masking tape and discolored the cherry wood on the sides. Over time, the wood discolored because it had a wax finish and no UV protection. We searched for a contractor to do the difficult job of removing the old finish, restoring the wood, and installing a finish that will protect the staircase for years to come. K Pinson Stairs to were top-notch from beginning to end. We had to wait awhile to have the work done as they were very busy, but it was well worth it. They did the job for the price quoted and their care for our home, attention to detail, and quality were outstanding. It is a pleasure to highly recommend them! read more

We just moved and I contacted Kelly to get a quote on redoing our rails for our 1970s stairs because it was too wide and unsafe for our toddler. I didn't want to redo the entire staircase, just the railing, and didn't want to spend a lot on it since we just purchased a home. Kelly was so knowledgeable and professional. He gave me quote which was all in the same range as the other contractors. Unfortunately, we didn't want to spend that much yet on the stairs. So Kelly was so kind enough to recommend to save money, hire a welder. A welder can take the old railing and do his magic. I was surprised because it is rare for a contractor to recommend another option because they want your business. Not Kelly. He is a true, honest contractor looking out for your best interest. Although we didn't use him this time around, we definitely will be hiring him if and when we do decide to redo our entire staircase and will be referring him to all our family and friends if they ever need to remodel their stairs. Thank you Kelly for the recommendation. You earned a lifetime customer! Happy Holidays! read more