Custom stair gates
Top-of-stairs, bottom-of-stairs, banister-to-wall, and unusual landing layouts measured on site.
West Bloomfield & Oakland County
Premium baby and pet gates measured, built, and installed for stairways, wide openings, banisters, and rooms where off-the-shelf gates look out of place.
What we make
Most homes can be made safer with a store-bought gate. Some homes need something better: a cleaner fit, stronger mounting, and a finish that does not fight the room.
Top-of-stairs, bottom-of-stairs, banister-to-wall, and unusual landing layouts measured on site.
Playrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and hallways where standard pressure gates are awkward or unstable.
Durable barriers for dogs that look intentional, not temporary, in main living spaces.
We check width, height, baseboards, trim, studs, railing posts, latch direction, traffic flow, and finish before recommending the build.
We document the opening and decide whether a custom build, modified gate, or premium off-the-shelf install is the right fit.
We prepare the gate, hardware, adapters, finish, and mounting plan so installation is clean and secure.
We mount into suitable framing or solid structure whenever possible and leave the space ready to use.
Starting points
Final pricing depends on the opening, materials, finish, hardware, and whether the gate is built from scratch or adapted from a premium base gate.
$125-$225
For customer-supplied gates in straightforward openings.
$450-$750
For most baby and pet gate projects in finished living spaces.
$750-$1,500+
For complex stairs, banisters, wide openings, or furniture-grade finishes.
Service area
Questions
No. The same premium gate approach works for pets, playrooms, stairs, fireplaces, and room separation.
Often, yes. Paint matching is usually more predictable than stain matching, but both can be discussed during measurement.
Stair gates need careful hardware mounting and a conservative design. During the visit, we recommend the safest practical option for the opening.
Install-only work may be quick. Custom builds depend on materials, finishing, and hardware lead time.
Include the opening, the floor, both sides of the wall or railing, and whether the gate is mainly for a child, a dog, or both.
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