Surveys
When it comes to bespoke staircases, drawings aren’t always accurate. Where required, we use state of the art 3D scanning tools to reverse engineer the handrail. We have invested in this technology to allow us to create and craft some of the most intricate timber handrails and balustrades, where others cannot. A balustrade supplier will often fabricate steel spindles with a top ‘core rail’ (see more here) which we will use our digital scanner to measure with pinpoint accuracy.
By staying at the forefront of technology, we are able to make some of the most complex designs including spiral, helical, curved and straight custom made parts for your staircase. Anxieties about accuracy are a thing of the past, our on site 3D laser scans are precise to less than a millimeter.
Contact us here to arrange your survey.
Design
Handrail Creations use pioneering CAD and CAM systems to deliver the highest quality results on each of our made to measure handrail projects. Our award winning design team make the most complicated project look straightforward. From our in house design studio, we can share technical drawings, photo-realistic renders and installation guides so you know what you’re getting, before it’s made.
All of our CAD and CAM technicians are of the highest calibre, each highly qualified with many years of experience. By simulating the manufacture of each piece prior to cutting, we reduce waste and reduce risk, meaning you get your handrail first time, on time. Take a look at what we can do on one of our recent projects here.
Manufacture
Our 5 axis CNC facilities are one of a handful in Europe capable of producing such highly complex timber handrails. The state of the art machines are accurate to a fraction of a millimetre. The precision is to engineering standards. Our dedicated team of craftsmen work to a rigorous quality management system to ensure all parts are hand finished accurately and with care.
Following a recent investment into machines, tooling and staff, we can now produce more components, pro rata, than any other UK handrail supplier. This means reduced lead times for our clients.
We pre-joint, hand finish and assemble every part before it leaves the factory, so that there are no nasty surprises on site, saving you up to 80% on the fitting phase.
Time is money, after all.
Installation
Our experienced fitting teams have been installing handrails for over 20 years. From a few steps to a theatre stage, to skyscrapers in London. The craftsmen on site are qualified professionals who take pride in the finished product. As a general rule, we work on everything above the steps – producing and installing handrails and spindles to stairs and walkways.
We like where possible to give your bespoke handrail the finishing touches before we go, and therefore we have a team of dedicated polishers who give the made to measure handrail a little TLC to really bring out it’s natural beauty.
Your project is in good hands.
