Bringing Philadelphia-Quality Carpentry to Hershey

Hershey and the surrounding Derry Township area have experienced significant residential growth in recent years. Families drawn to the region's excellent schools, recreational amenities, and lower cost of living compared to the Philadelphia suburbs are building and renovating homes that deserve the same caliber of custom woodwork found in the Main Line's finest properties.

Kingsmen Stairs & Woodwork extends its premium carpentry services to Hershey and the greater Harrisburg corridor because we believe homeowners here shouldn't have to compromise on quality. Whether you're upgrading a builder-grade staircase in a newer development near Hershey Medical Center or renovating a character home in downtown Hummelstown, we deliver the same precision craftsmanship that's earned us 500+ completed projects across Pennsylvania.

What We Offer Hershey Homeowners

Staircase Upgrades & Custom Builds

Replace builder-grade stairs with custom hardwood treads, iron balusters, and statement newel posts. Full custom builds for new construction.

Trim & Door Packages

Whole-home trim upgrades — crown molding, baseboards, window surrounds, and solid wood interior doors that elevate every room.

Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry

Cabinet installation for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Work with any cabinet brand — we handle delivery, assembly, and precision fitting.

Railing & Balcony Systems

Interior and exterior railing installations. Wood, iron, cable, and glass options. All work meets current building codes.

Upgrading Builder-Grade to Custom

Many homes in Hershey's newer developments come with standard oak or painted MDF staircases and basic trim packages. These functional but unremarkable finishes are prime candidates for transformation. We regularly convert builder-grade stairs into statement pieces — replacing basic balusters with iron spindles, adding custom newel posts, upgrading treads to hardwood, and replacing hollow-core doors with solid wood alternatives.

The difference between builder-grade and custom isn't just visual — it's tactile. Solid wood handrails, properly fitted trim with tight joints, and doors that close with a satisfying weight transform how a home feels to live in.

Central PA's Growing Custom Home Market

The Hershey-Harrisburg corridor has seen an uptick in custom home construction. Homeowners building from scratch have the opportunity to incorporate custom woodwork from the start — designing staircase layouts, selecting species and finishes, and integrating built-in features during framing rather than retrofitting later. We work with builders and homeowners from the blueprint stage to ensure the finished carpentry exceeds expectations.

Communities We Serve in Central PA

  • Hershey (Derry Township)
  • Hummelstown
  • Palmyra
  • Elizabethtown
  • Annville
  • Harrisburg (East Shore)
  • Lower Paxton Township
  • Middletown
  • Camp Hill