Craftsmanship
Built by hand. Built to last.
Behind every Brydgewood staircase is one craftsman who genuinely loves the work — and holds every cut, joint and finish to the same standard he’d want in his own home.
The Maker
John Wilcox
“I love what I do. I’ve spent years in the stair and rail business — and I love that on every job I get to create something. From a simple square spindle to a curved and twisted high-profile maple stair rail, or from a utility-grade stair to an enormous 15-rise oak open-rise stair.”
After more than two decades in woodworking, John brought Brydgewood Stair & Rail to Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley — “such a great place to live and work, such a great community.” Whatever the project, he’s grateful to be doing this work, and hopes to for many years.
How we work
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Hand-selected materials
Every board is chosen for grain, colour and stability — oak, maple and other species suited to Ottawa Valley homes. Nothing goes into your stair that we wouldn’t put in our own.
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Built & fitted precisely
Stairs are fabricated in the shop, then fitted and installed on site with careful attention to every landing, return and reveal — so the result looks like it grew there.
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Finished for generations
From the first template to the final coat, we hold ourselves to the highest standard, so your staircase not only looks exceptional — it lasts for generations.
In the Shop
Where the work happens
Newels turned on the lathe, treads templated to the millimetre, railings dry-fitted before they ever leave the shop. These photos are straight from real Brydgewood builds — this is what your project looks like along the way.
Kind words
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Let’s talk about your stairs
Call, email, or send a note — John answers questions about everything from spindle styles to the wood species most common in your area.