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    Before photo of staircase railing installed
    Ari A.

    We can't thank Brian and his team enough for their outstanding job. We were in need of installing new staircase railings for quite some time and was unable to find the right company that was licensed (very important to us) and reasonably priced. From the initial contact via Yelp all the way through the end, Brian and his team were professional, friendly, clean, and reliable. They really took the time to evaluate our project based on our needs. The painting crew really took the time to prep our place properly and the paint job was excellent. Every step (literally) was carefully planned and professionally installed. We highly recommend Semper Fine Stairs. Brian is THE man!! Thank you guys a ton!

    Long overdue review here, but we want to give a huge shoutout to Semper Fine Stairs for taking on our staircase remodel project. Our experience with Brian and his staff was exemplary. From the initial message exchanges, site consultation to the execution. Brian was professional, personable, responsive, real easy to communicate with, and never off putting... even when confronted with challenges... What a breath of fresh air! The scope of work included custom steel spindles, maple end treads and kick boards. We realized the complexity of our design and appreciate the craftsmanship. Any challenge was promptly addressed with ease making it a smooth process, start to finish. The staircase as a focal point functions beautifully. Highly recommend!!

    Beautiful new rails on our stairs
    Judy C.

    Semper Fine Stairs did an amazing job with my stairs! We needed new railing and these guys did it! Really happy with how it came out and really glad my bf hired them to work on our rails!! They were fast, efficient and professional! They cleaned up after themselves and left our place looking better than it did when they arrived. The amazing part was that they did this all in one day! They had their own tools and we offered our garage space for them to cut the wood/railing. Very reasonable pricing and a super sweet guy! Highly recommend these guys to anybody that needs a new railing :)!! Take a look at the photos! Also bonus points for having similar taste in music haha

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    Linda E.

    Brian was very polite & cordial and explained in detail what he needs to do to repair & stain my stairs. His stain crew was amazing and very polite Very very detail oriented in making sure the banisters were sanded down perfectly so the new stain would adhere to the wood, Then the seal was put on and it's so smooth .. They made sure everything was cleaned up Would definitely recommend Brian the owner and his crew

    Rayza Z.

    Brian and his crew did an outstanding job on my stair railing project. I received a few quotes and even though he wasn't the cheapest, his quality work far exceeded my expectations. He did talk alot about QUALITY and that's why I went with him. His attention to detail and his pride of work is fantastic. We all know cheaper isn't always better. He was on time everyday, his crew was professional and respectful, and they left the job site like they weren't even there every day. I would hire again in a heartbeat and would recommend this company to anyone looking for new stair railings. Thank you Brian.

    New handrail
    Adrian R.

    The crew installed a second handrail to my stairwell allowing me to use the stairs with ease. My sore knees are so grateful... Thanks for the professional installation and prompt service.

    Staircase

    Brian and his crew did an amazing job replacing my staircase. Fast, professional outcome. Thrilled with the results!

    a staircase in a home
    Daniel H.

    Brian with Semper Fine Stairs did an amazing job remodeling our staircase. He was great to work with through the entire process. Amazing attention to detail! Truly one of the best. Highly Recommend! A+

    Ken L.

    I found Semper Fine Stairs on Yelp and I am so glad I did! Brian's workmanship is amazing and efficient and most of all beautiful. He turned our old stairs into a work of art! Will definitely recommend to friends and family!!!

    Amanda F.

    We needed handrails put in since our home didn't have them when we moved in. I contacted a couple businesses but Brian got back to me right away with an estimate. He was always quick in answering my questions and was great to work with. The installer was also great and very quick and professional. We are very happy with the handrails and now just need to get them stained. I would definitely recommend Semper Fine Stairs!

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    Christina V.

    This review is long overdue. Brian came out in June and redid my staircase railing after my attempt at trying to sand it myself failed, lol. 1000% worth every dollar we paid him for his outstanding work. He and his crew were very respectful and went out of their way to make sure everything was cleaned up each day they were here. I could not be happier with the quality of his work!

    Desirae R.

    This company was amazing to work with. Their communication was top tier and their work came out flawless. We're so happy with our new staircase!

    Before: Original 1960s stair railing. Wide balusters!
    Katrina C.

    When we purchased our home, it had the original 1960s stair railing. I didn't mind the stair railing but with an active 2 year old, the wide balusters scared me! We needed to switch it out ASAP before moving in. I reached out to Brian at Semper Fine Stairs, after finding him on Yelp, and he was quick to respond. I was able to text him photos of the style I wanted to replace it with, and he gave me his honest feedback and worked with our budget. He was not the cheapest, nor the highest bid we received, but we decided to move forward with him because of his communication and honesty, which went a long way. Brian met us at our home to take some measurements and confirm the style, even leaving me some iron balusters over the weekend to decide on. He never pushed us one way or another, and offered good advice in terms of being up to code. We were on a very tight schedule and he was able to complete the project within our timeframe, showing up everyday, on time and ready to complete the next task. The lines of communication were always open between us, even responding to my text after hours (sorry Brian!) His crew - from the demo team, to painters, etc. were very courteous and respected Covid practices, which we appreciated. It is the first thing you see when you enter our home and he was able to match the rest of the home's design. We've received many compliments on it. Overall, great experience from beginning to end and would highly recommend to anyone looking to replace their staircase/stair railing. Thanks Brian and team!

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    Ask the Community - Semper Fine Stairs

    Brian, I have a house that was build in 1998. The banister rail is somewhat wobbly and lose. Please note, the rail is not on a wall, it is on the outside of the staircase. Can you give me a ballpark estimate on a repair?

    Hello Mark, we can definitely help. Please call or send a couple photos of the problem area to Brian @9095878901. We can provide a ballpark quote with that info. Thank you sir.

    Do you work in Crestline CA?

    Good morning. Yes we do! Please call Brian at your convenience to discuss your project. Thank you

    Do you guys build ramps? I need a ramp to replace my 5 outside stairs?

    Hello Bobby, unfortunately we don’t offer this service right now. I apologize for the inconvenience.

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    Brian came over to the house several times to assist us in the design since we were, admittedly, all over the map.

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