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Staircase Renovation in East York
Three East York staircases in light oak and white: an open stair with black iron spindles, a long flight with a white railing, and steps lit from below.
Quick answer
Oak and white is a starting point, not a single look. The railing, the posts and the light around the stairs change the result more than the treads do. Here are three East York examples. For everything else we do on stairs in Toronto, see our staircase renovation guide.
An open staircase with iron spindles
This stair rises along the living room, open on one side. Oak treads and white risers, an oak handrail and square oak newel posts, and black iron spindles in a decorative pattern that gives the room a focal point.
A long flight with a white railing
A straight flight between two walls, with light oak treads, white risers, a white newel post and white spindles under a wood handrail. All that white keeps a long, narrow stairwell light.
Steps lit from below
The same oak and white, with a strip of light under each tread. At night the steps glow, which looks good and helps on the way down.
What a staircase like this costs
Every price is fixed in writing after a free measure, with no hourly billing.
Planning yours
Choose the railing as carefully as the treads: it changes the look most. Our spindle guide compares wood, iron and glass, and the stair stain colours guide shows oak tones on real stairs.
If your stairs are carpeted, new hardwood treads and risers go over the existing structure, so nothing is torn out. See carpet to hardwood stairs for how it works.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a staircase renovation cost in East York and Toronto?
About $7,000 for a straight flight with new hardwood treads and risers, newel posts, spindles, a handrail and stain. A curved flight runs closer to $10,000. The price is fixed in writing after a free measure.
How long does it take to redo a staircase?
Most straight flights take three to four days on site, and a curved flight about a week. You can still use the stairs every night while we work.
Can you match the stairs to my floor?
Yes. The treads are matched to your floor in species, stain and sheen, so the staircase and the floor read as one.
Do you work in East York and the rest of Toronto?
Yes. We renovate staircases across Toronto, including East York, North York and Scarborough, and across the GTA from our main office in Woodbridge.
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