# Staircase Renovation Etobicoke | Local Shop, Free Estimate

> Staircase renovation, recapping and iron baluster work from our Etobicoke shop. Kingsway, Sunnylea, Islington, Long Branch. Free in-home estimate.

URL: https://staircaserenovationtoronto.ca/service-areas/etobicoke/

![Two-person crew carrying new oak stair treads into a GTA home](/images/hero/two-person-crew-carrying-new-oak-stair-treads-into.webp)

Serving Etobicoke and nearby

# Staircase Renovation Etobicoke

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Etobicoke is where our shop is and where our estimator’s first ten clients lived, in The Kingsway and Sunnylea. We renovate straight-flight bungalow stairs, steep basement stairs and the occasional curved Kingsway staircase, usually a few minutes from where the treads are cut.

-   Same-day response Monday to Friday
-   Postal codes M8X, M8Y, M8V, M8W, M9A, M9B
-   WSIB crew, $2M liability

Talk to a Staircase Specialist

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Call Our Estimator (437) 524-2998

[tel:+14375242998 →](tel:+14375242998)

Neighbourhoods: The KingswaySunnyleaIslington City CentreLong BranchAlderwoodBloor West VillageMimico

-   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.

Sound Familiar?

## Staircase Problems in Etobicoke Homes? Here Is What They Mean

Most calls start with one of these. Here's what each one usually means and the service that fixes it.

The Local Problem

### Original staircases in 1920s to 1940s Kingsway homes

What you notice: The front-hall stair creaks on every step, the oak nosings are worn pale, and a few balusters turn in their sockets when you grab the rail.

Why it happens here: Kingsway Park homes went up between the 1920s and 1940s, and many still carry the architect-drawn staircase they were built with. After 80 to 100 years, glue blocks dry out and the joints that hold treads and balusters loosen.

How we fix it: We keep what is sound and rebuild the rest. Flared and curved sections go to our curved staircase renovation crew, and straight flights get new treads cut in our shop.

### Basement or exterior stairs feel unsafe

Moisture, pressure-treated wood past its life, or a missing guard. We price basement and exterior rebuilds from a single visit.

Basement staircase renovation

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### Treads 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 replacement

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### Carpet 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 capping

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Most Requested Here

## What We Build Most in Etobicoke Homes

The jobs we do most often in these neighbourhoods, with published price bands.

![Staircase Renovation Toronto curved oak staircase with continuous handrail and iron balusters, Kingsway front hall](/images/misc/sweeping-curved-oak-staircase-with-radiused-treads.webp)

### Curved Staircase Renovation

From $18,000

Curved 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 pricing

[Curved Staircase Renovation →](/curved-staircase-renovation/)

![Renovated straight-flight oak staircase with iron balusters in an Etobicoke home](/images/misc/renovated-straight-flight-oak-staircase-with-13-st.webp)

### Straight Staircase Renovation

From $6,500

Turnkey 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.

See scope and pricing

[Straight Staircase Renovation →](/straight-staircase-renovation/)

![Rebuilt basement staircase with a wall-mounted oak handrail in a finished Scarborough basement](/images/misc/rebuilt-basement-staircase-with-oak-look-treads-wh.webp)

### Basement Staircase Renovation

From $4,500

Moisture-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 pricing

[Basement Staircase Renovation →](/basement-staircase-renovation/)

![Staircase Renovation Toronto red oak stair caps with white risers matched to the hardwood floor in a Toronto home](/images/misc/honey-red-oak-stair-caps-with-white-painted-risers.webp)

### Stair Recapping (Hardwood)

From $2,800

Hardwood 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.

See scope and pricing

[Stair Recapping (Hardwood) →](/stair-recapping/)

![Staircase Renovation Toronto matte black iron balusters under an oak handrail in an open foyer staircase](/images/misc/matte-black-iron-balusters-with-single-twist-and-b.webp)

### Iron Balusters Installation

From $1,500

Iron 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.

See scope and pricing

[Iron Balusters Installation →](/iron-balusters/)

### Other staircase services

-   #### Glass Stair Railings
    
    From $3,500
    
    Frameless 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 pricing
    
    [Glass Stair Railings →](/glass-stair-railings/)
    
-   #### Custom Staircase Design
    
    From $1,500
    
    Custom 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 pricing
    
    [Custom Staircase Design →](/custom-staircase-design/)
    
-   #### Wood Stair Railings
    
    From $1,200
    
    Solid 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.
    
    See scope and pricing
    
    [Wood Stair Railings →](/wood-stair-railings/)
    
-   #### Cable Stair Railings
    
    From $2,800
    
    Stainless 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 pricing
    
    [Cable Stair Railings →](/cable-stair-railings/)
    
-   #### Exterior Stair Rebuild
    
    From $2,500
    
    Pressure-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 pricing
    
    [Exterior Stair Rebuild →](/exterior-stair-rebuild/)
    
-   #### Vinyl Stair Capping
    
    From $1,800
    
    Luxury 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 pricing
    
    [Vinyl Stair Capping →](/vinyl-stair-capping/)
    
-   #### Stair Tread Replacement
    
    From $180
    
    Individual 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 pricing
    
    [Stair Tread Replacement →](/stair-tread-replacement/)
    
-   #### Newel Post Replacement
    
    From $450
    
    Individual 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.
    
    See scope and pricing
    
    [Newel Post Replacement →](/newel-post-replacement/)
    

Local Housing Stock

## The Stairs We Open Up in Post-War Bungalows and Kingsway Homes

Most stairs we work on in this part of the city fall into three groups.

**Post-war bungalows** in Alderwood, Long Branch, Islington and much of the central district have a single straight flight of 12 to 13 steps to the basement, sometimes with a side door and a small landing near the top. The stringers are often original, and the bottom of the basement stair tends to be softer where it sits on concrete. 

Basement staircase renovation

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 and 

straight staircase renovation

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 are the usual jobs here.

**Storey-and-a-half homes** from the 1940s and 1950s in Sunnylea and the streets around Bloor West Village have steep, narrow main stairs to a converted upper floor. These are often carpeted or painted, and many are good candidates for 

stair recapping

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 as long as the rise stays even.

**Kingsway Tudor-style houses** are larger and older, and some have curved or flared staircases in the front hall with oak rails and original balusters. That's specialty work. our senior crew lead supervises every 

curved staircase renovation

[/curved-staircase-renovation/ →](/curved-staircase-renovation/)

 personally, and the Kingsway curved oak staircase with iron balusters we completed took six weeks at $28,000.

Newer condo towers around Islington City Centre and Humber Bay also bring us 

glass railing

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 and 

vinyl capping

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 work in townhome-style units.

## Recap, rebuild or railing? What usually makes sense

Etobicoke housing is older than most of the GTA, so the structure matters more here. When we pull carpet on a 1950s Sunnylea stair, the treads are often solid enough to recap. When we open a bungalow basement stair near Etobicoke Creek, the stringer bottoms are sometimes soft from decades of contact with damp concrete.

As a rule of thumb, if the main stair feels solid and the rise is even, recapping at $2,800 to $6,500 is usually the better value. If treads bounce, the rise changes from step to step, or a stringer has pulled away from the wall, a straight renovation at $6,500 to $14,000 is the honest answer. Many clients here also swap painted spindles for 

iron balusters

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 while we're there, which costs less in the same visit than booking it separately.

Real Costs

## What stair work costs in the west end

| Common job here | Published band |
| --- | --- |
| Bungalow basement stair rebuild | $4,500 to $9,500 |
| Storey-and-a-half main stair recap | $2,800 to $6,500 |
| Straight-flight renovation, 12 to 13 steps | $6,500 to $14,000 |
| Wood spindles to iron balusters | $1,500 to $3,800 |
| Kingsway curved staircase work | $18,000 to $45,000 |

Every price includes a two-person WSIB crew, materials, jobsite protection and cleanup. You get a written quote within 48 hours of the estimate.

All price bands

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Scheduling

## When to book around the shop schedule

Interior stair work happens all year. Spring and early fall are the busiest months, when people finish basements or get houses ready to sell, so booking the estimate a few weeks ahead helps. Winter is a good time for recapping and railing work because it's quieter. 

Exterior steps

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 and side-door stairs are best planned between April and November, when we can check footings properly.

Response time: Same-day response Monday to Friday.

Clean Site Execution

## How a Project Runs, From Estimate to Walkthrough

You deal with the person who measures and builds your staircase, from the first visit to the warranty.

1.  1
    
    ### Free In-Home Estimate
    
    On-site measurement, structural inspection and scope discussion. A senior crew lead attends every estimate. Written quote within 48 hours.
    
2.  2
    
    ### 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.
    
3.  3
    
    ### 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.
    
4.  4
    
    ### 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.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Final Walkthrough and Warranty
    
    We walk every tread, riser, baluster and handrail with you against the written scope, then issue your written workmanship warranty.
    

![Finished oak staircase with black iron balusters in a Toronto home](/images/misc/finished-oak-staircase-with-matte-black-iron-balus.webp)

Free, No-Obligation Estimate

## Five Minutes From Our Shop? Book the Estimate

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.

Talk to a Staircase Specialist

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Call Our Estimator (437) 524-2998

[tel:+14375242998 →](tel:+14375242998)

-   Written quote within 48 hours
-   Owner attends every estimate
-   Written workmanship warranty
-   No hourly billing, no hidden fees

Why Us

## Why Homeowners Near Bloor West Village Call Us

-   Our shop is in Bloor West Village, so treads are cut minutes from your house.
    
-   our estimator’s first ten clients were in The Kingsway and Sunnylea, and we still work on those streets.
    
-   Same-day response Monday to Friday and quick estimate booking for west-end addresses.
    
-   Straight bungalow stairs are cut in-house to your exact opening, not ordered as prefab kits.
    
-   Curved Kingsway staircases are personally supervised by our senior lead on every visit.
    
-   WSIB clearance and $2M liability for condo boards around Islington and Humber Bay.
    

Homeowner Feedback

## What Homeowners Say

Feedback from clients in this area and nearby.

> "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."

Marta K.The Kingsway, Etobicoke

> "I turn over units in two buildings. Vinyl capping on painted stairs took one day per staircase and the tenants stopped chipping them."

Rob T.Long Branch, Etobicoke

> "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."

David and Helen R.Rosedale, Toronto

Getting to You

## Estimates and installs from our shop down the road

Our shop is in the Bloor West Village area, so this is the easiest part of the GTA for us to reach. Estimates on The Kingsway, Royal York Road or Prince Edward Drive are often booked within a few days of your call, and on install days the crew is usually on site early because the drive is short.

That short drive matters more than it sounds. Straight treads and risers are cut in the shop to your measurements, and if a tread needs a small adjustment once it's dry-fitted, we can recut it and be back the same morning. On jobs further out, that same fix might cost a day.

For south Etobicoke, from Mimico and New Toronto through Long Branch and Alderwood, we come down Royal York Road or Islington Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard West. North of the Humber, around Islington Village and Islington City Centre, we use Dundas Street West and Bloor. Street parking for the truck is the main thing we ask about for older streets near Old Mill and the Humber River, where driveways are narrow.

The KingswayRoyal York RoadPrince Edward DriveLake Shore Boulevard WestBrown's Line

![Staircase renovation in progress in a lived-in GTA home](/images/features/half-finished-staircase-renovation-in-a-lived-in-g.webp)

Housing stock

Post-war bungalows and 1940s to 1950s storey-and-a-half homes, plus larger Kingsway Tudor-style houses

Typical stairs

Straight-flight 12 to 13 step main stairs, steep basement stairs, and some curved stairs in Kingsway homes

Local landmarks

Humber River, Bloor West Village BIA, Old Mill, Etobicoke Creek, Islington Village

Municipality

City of Toronto

Service Area Map

## Serving all of Etobicoke

We cover The Kingsway, Sunnylea, Islington City Centre, Long Branch, Alderwood, Bloor West Village, Mimico and the streets around them from our Etobicoke shop, with the same owner-supervised crew that handles our 

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 work. Call 

(437) 524-2998

[tel:+14375242998 →](tel:+14375242998)

 or book a free in-home estimate below.

Postal codes we cover: M8X, M8Y, M8V, M8W, M9A, M9B

Open in Google Maps

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Homeowner Questions

## Etobicoke Staircase Renovation Questions

Do you work on Kingsway curved staircases?

Yes. Curved work is supervised by our senior lead personally and runs $18,000 to $45,000 depending on the radius. Our Kingsway curved oak staircase with iron balusters was a six-week scope at $28,000.

How quickly can you get to my house for an estimate?

Our shop is in the Bloor West Village area, so homes along Royal York Road, Prince Edward Drive and The Kingsway are the shortest drive we have. Those estimates are usually booked within a few days, and a tread that needs recutting can come back the same morning.

Which neighbourhoods do you cover in the west end?

The Kingsway, Sunnylea, Islington Village, Islington City Centre, Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch, Alderwood and the streets along the Humber River. Postal codes include M8V, M8W, M8X, M8Y, M9A and M9B.

How much does a staircase renovation cost in Etobicoke?

It depends on the job. Recapping runs $2,800 to $6,500, a straight-flight renovation $6,500 to $14,000, basement stairs $4,500 to $9,500, and a full renovation on a typical home $8,000 to $18,000. Prices are the same across the GTA; the west end just gets the shortest travel time.

Can you rebuild the basement stairs in my post-war bungalow?

Yes. Bungalow basement stairs are one of our most common jobs here. We set treated stringers where the stair meets concrete, add a proper handrail and plan headroom and rise to code.

My storey-and-a-half has steep stairs. Can they be recapped?

Often, yes. Caps add a little height to each tread, so we plan the top and bottom rise carefully at the estimate. If the stair is too steep to meet code, we'll talk through a rebuild instead.

Do you install glass railings in Humber Bay condos and townhomes?

Yes. We install frameless and semi-frameless glass railings around Humber Bay and Islington City Centre and send the Certificate of Insurance to your property manager the same day.

Are your stairs cut locally?

Yes. Straight treads and risers are cut in our own shop to your measurements. Curved work is templated and fitted on site.

Can I add stairs for a basement unit in my bungalow?

Yes. Since May 2023 Toronto zoning allows up to four units on a residential lot as-of-right, so a basement unit in a bungalow goes straight to a building permit. We build the stair to the permit drawings with a code handrail and the headroom the inspector checks.

Can you swap wood spindles for iron balusters at the same time as recapping?

Yes, and it's a common combination in Sunnylea and Alderwood. Iron baluster replacement runs $1,500 to $3,800 and costs less when done during the same visit as recapping.

Nearby Service Areas

## Also Serving Areas Near Etobicoke

Staircase Renovation Mississauga 1980s to 2000s subdivisions with carpeted builder stairs ready for recapping. View area

[/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/)

 

Staircase Renovation North York 1960s to 70s split-levels and centre-hall homes with half flights and L-shaped stairs. View area

[/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/)

 

Staircase Renovation Brampton Builder-grade stairs and second-suite basement stairs in newer subdivisions. View area

[/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/)

See every city and district we cover on the 

service areas page

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.

Free In-Home Estimate

## Book Your Etobicoke Staircase 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

![Two-person crew fitting a new oak tread behind a dust barrier](/images/misc/two-person-crew-fitting-a-new-oak-tread-on-a-toron.webp)

Prefer to talk it through? Call 

(437) 524-2998

[tel:+14375242998 →](tel:+14375242998)

. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Sunday.

Free Written Quote

## Request Your In-Home Estimate

our senior crew lead reviews every request himself and we reply the same day, Monday to Friday.

### Thanks, we got your details.

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