Staircase Renovation Aurora
Aurora mixes older Aurora Village homes with narrow, steep stairs and 1990s Bayview Wellington subdivisions with carpeted builder stairs. We recap, re-rail and update balusters across town, and we check older stairs against code before recommending an overlay.
- Same-day response Monday to Friday
- Postal codes L4G
- WSIB crew, $2M liability
- 22 Years Staircase work across the GTA since 2004
- WSIB Clearance Clearance letter available on request
- $2M Liability General liability insurance, COI on request
- Ontario Registered Ministry of Labour construction registration
Fixed two-person WSIB crew on every install.
Steep or Worn Stairs in Aurora?
Most calls start with one of these. Here's what each one usually means and the service that fixes it.
Steep, narrow stairs in century homes near Yonge and Wellington
What you notice: The stair in an older house is steep, the treads are shallow, and the handrail sits too low to grab comfortably.
Why it happens here: Northeast Old Aurora is a heritage district of late 19th and early 20th century homes, built long before today's code on rise, run and handrail height. A cap adds height to each tread, which can push a steep stair further out of line.
How we fix it: We measure before recommending anything: stair recapping when the rise allows it, a straight staircase renovation when it does not.
Railing does not meet code for a condo or resale
Condo boards and home inspectors flag handrails that miss Section 3.4.6 height and graspability. We supply a COI and code-compliant railing.
Wood stair railingsTreads creak or feel soft underfoot
Usually a loose tread or a stringer that has started to move. We check it at the free estimate and tell you if it is a repair or a sign the structure needs work.
Stair tread replacementCarpet is worn, stained or chipping at the nose
Common on 1980s to 2000s builder stairs. Recapping or vinyl capping covers it in days, not weeks, without touching the structure underneath.
Vinyl stair cappingRecapping, Railings and Balusters
The jobs we do most often in these neighbourhoods, with published price bands.
Stair Recapping (Hardwood)
From $2,800Hardwood stair recapping in Toronto and the GTA over your existing carpeted or painted stairs: 1/2 to 3/4-inch red oak, white oak or maple caps cut in our Etobicoke shop, stain-matched on site, $2,800 to $6,500 for 13 steps in 3 to 5 days.
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Straight Staircase Renovation
From $6,500Turnkey straight-flight staircase renovation for Etobicoke, Scarborough and Mississauga bungalows and semis: stringer inspection, demo, red oak or engineered treads, OBC Section 3.4.6 handrail replacement in 2 to 3 weeks for homeowners and real estate investors prepping for sale.
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Wood Stair Railings
From $1,200Solid wood handrails, newel posts and wall-mount rails for Toronto homes: red oak, maple, poplar or walnut milled to profile, meeting OBC Section 3.4.6 for grip and 42-inch height, for Riverdale, Leslieville and Forest Hill homeowners restoring heritage staircases.
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Iron Balusters Installation
From $1,500Iron baluster swaps replacing 1990s wood spindles across Etobicoke, North York and Mississauga homes: wrought or powder-coated steel balusters set in two-part epoxy, 4-inch sphere OBC spacing, oak handrail retained where sound for homeowners and landlords.
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Glass Stair Railings
From $3,500Frameless and semi-frameless 12 to 15mm tempered glass railing systems for Yorkville condos, King West loft stairs and Forest Hill homes: structural spigot or base-shoe mounts, COI documentation prepared for condo boards, laser-templated per staircase for homeowners.
See scope and pricingOther staircase services
Curved Staircase Renovation
From $18,000Curved staircase restoration and full rebuilds for Rosedale, Forest Hill and Yorkville century homes: laminated stringer bending, OBC Section 3.4.6 compliance on radius winders, matched hardwood stain to original flooring for heritage homeowners, architects and designers.
See scope and pricingCustom Staircase Design
From $1,500Custom staircase design service for Toronto architects, builders and homeowners in Yorkville, King West and Lawrence Park: SketchUp 3D renderings, species-grade material specs, shop drawings for P.Eng review, with the design fee credited against your final build.
See scope and pricingBasement Staircase Renovation
From $4,500Moisture-tolerant basement stair rebuilds for Etobicoke, East York and Scarborough bungalows: pressure-treated SPF stringers, 1-inch red oak treads, OBC 3.4.6 handrails, typically paired with basement finishing projects for homeowners and investor landlords.
See scope and pricingCable Stair Railings
From $2,800Stainless 316 marine-grade cable railing systems for modern Rosedale, Leslieville and Bloor West homes: 1/8-inch horizontal or vertical runs tensioned to 300 lbs, 3-inch post spacing, OBC 4-inch sphere compliance for homeowners and architects.
See scope and pricingExterior Stair Rebuild
From $2,500Pressure-treated exterior stair rebuilds for Etobicoke, Scarborough and Mississauga homes: backyard deck steps, front porch runs and side-entry stairs rebuilt on fresh concrete pads or helical piers, OBC 9.8 guard compliance for homeowners and property managers.
See scope and pricingVinyl Stair Capping
From $1,800Luxury vinyl plank stair capping over existing wood or carpeted stairs: 5 to 6mm LVP treads matched to your floor, metal-backed bullnose, moisture-resistant for Etobicoke basement reno turnovers, done in a single day for homeowners, landlords and rental property managers.
See scope and pricingStair Tread Replacement
From $180Individual stair tread replacement for squeaky, cracked or water-damaged steps in Toronto homes: in-situ demolition of one or two treads, matched-species oak or maple replacement, construction adhesive plus screw anchoring to kill the squeak for homeowners in Scarborough, East York and Mississauga.
See scope and pricingNewel Post Replacement
From $450Individual newel post replacement for Toronto homes with loose or split posts: 3-inch lag bolts anchored into the floor joist below, oak, maple or poplar in-stock species, color-matched stain for homeowners doing partial railing updates in Scarborough, East York and Bloor West.
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Aurora Century Homes and 1990s Subdivisions
Older homes in Aurora Village, near Wellington Street and Hillary House, often have narrow, steep straight stairs. Caps add a little height to each tread, so we check rise, run and handrail height before recommending stair recapping over a rebuild.
Bayview Wellington and Aurora Highlands homes from the 1990s have carpeted builder stairs with oak rails, ideal for recapping plus new wood stair railings or iron balusters.
Recap or rebuild in Aurora?
For 1990s subdivision stairs, recapping is almost always the right call. For older village stairs that are steep or uneven, we'll tell you honestly if an overlay would make the stair less safe, and quote a straight renovation instead.
Typical costs
| Common job here | Published band |
|---|---|
| Hardwood recapping | $2,800 to $6,500 |
| New wood railing run | $1,200 to $3,500 per run |
| Iron baluster swap | $1,500 to $3,800 |
Timing
Interior stair work can be booked any time of year. Estimates for Aurora are often grouped with Newmarket, so a little lead time helps us give you a firm date.
Response time: Same-day response Monday to Friday.
How We Check an Older Stair Before Quoting
You deal with the person who measures and builds your staircase, from the first visit to the warranty.
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Free In-Home Estimate
On-site measurement, structural inspection and scope discussion. A senior crew lead attends every estimate. Written quote within 48 hours.
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Design and Material Selection
Wood species, stain samples against your floor, baluster and railing style. Full material list and shop drawings for approval before anything is ordered.
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Fabrication and Prep
Straight staircases are cut in our Etobicoke shop; curved work is fitted on site. Several Toronto contractors ship prefabricated stairs from out-of-province suppliers, which limits custom fit. We build to the exact measurements of your opening.
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Installation by Our Supervised Crew
Our two-person WSIB crew works behind dust barriers with floor protection throughout the home, from tread removal through final trim. Our actual founder of the company signs off on every estimate from our Etobicoke shop before it goes out. That's Andriy Kovalenko.
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Final Walkthrough and Warranty
We walk every tread, riser, baluster and handrail with you against the written scope, then issue your written workmanship warranty.
Find Out if Your Stair Can Be Recapped
our senior crew lead measures your stairs and checks the structure for free. Your written quote arrives within 48 hours, the price is fixed before work starts, and every job ends with a written workmanship warranty.
- Written quote within 48 hours
- Owner attends every estimate
- Written workmanship warranty
- No hourly billing, no hidden fees
Why Aurora Village Owners Call Us
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Older village stairs checked for rise, run and rail height before any overlay.
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Recapping and railing work combined in one visit.
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Caps cut to each step in our shop.
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Railings built to Ontario Building Code Section 3.4.6.
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Same-day response Monday to Friday.
What Homeowners Say
Feedback from homeowners across the GTA.
"Our curved oak staircase on The Kingsway took six weeks, and the lead estimator told us that on day one. The iron balusters and the new handrail line up perfectly with the old curve."
"We wanted to keep the character of our Edwardian stairs. They refinished what could be saved, replaced the railing, and finished in three weeks as quoted."
"The basement stairs were soft and the back steps had rotted at the bottom. One quote covered both and the price didn't move."
Getting to north York Region
Aurora is north of Richmond Hill along Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue, reached via Highway 404 or Highway 400 from our Etobicoke shop. We often pair Aurora and Newmarket estimates on the same day, and we confirm your time in writing.
- Housing stock
- Older village homes plus 1990s subdivisions
- Typical stairs
- Narrow older straight stairs; 1990s carpeted stairs with oak rails
- Local landmarks
- Aurora Town Park, Aurora GO, Hillary House, Wellington Street
- Municipality
- Town of Aurora (York Region)
Serving all of Aurora
We cover Aurora Village, Bayview Wellington, Aurora Highlands and the streets around them from our Etobicoke shop, with the same owner-supervised crew that handles our staircase renovation in Toronto work. Call (437) 524-2998 or book a free in-home estimate below.
Postal codes we cover: L4G
Open in Google MapsQuestions About Older and Newer Stairs
Can steep older stairs be recapped?
Often yes. Caps add a little height, so we plan the first and last rise at the estimate.
Do you cover Bayview Wellington and Aurora Highlands?
Yes. We cover Aurora Village, Bayview Wellington and Aurora Highlands, from Yonge Street east along Wellington Street East. The postal area is L4G.
Can you update the oak railing in my Bayview Wellington home?
Yes. We can refinish the oak rail and swap spindles for iron balusters, or install a new wood railing run from $1,200.
Do you book estimates on specific days up here?
We often pair Aurora with Newmarket on the same day and confirm your time in writing.
Do I need a heritage permit to change the porch steps on my older house?
If the house is in the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District, altering the property needs a heritage permit, and Council decides within 90 days. Interior stairs are not affected, so we often start inside while the porch permit is reviewed.
Is my older handrail too low?
Many older rails are. We measure it against Ontario Building Code Section 3.4.6 at the estimate.
Also Serving Areas Near Aurora
See every city and district we cover on the service areas page.
Book Your Aurora Stair Estimate
Book a free in-home estimate. Same-day response Monday to Friday, and a written quote within 48 hours of the visit.
- Written quote within 48 hours
- Owner attends every estimate
- Written workmanship warranty
- No hourly billing, no hidden fees
Prefer to talk it through? Call (437) 524-2998. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Sunday.
Request Your In-Home Estimate
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