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Staircase Renovation in Richmond Hill
A curved staircase in Richmond Hill, finished in light oak to match the floor, with a black handrail, black newel posts and black iron spindles.
Quick answer
Most of the stairs we rebuild are straight flights. This one curves up from the main floor, and it shows why a curved staircase is quoted on its own. Below is what it looks like now, a second Richmond Hill staircase for comparison, and what a job like either one costs. For everything else we do on stairs, see our staircase renovation guide.
The curved oak staircase
Light oak runs from the floor straight up the stairs: treads and risers in the same wood and tone, so the staircase looks like part of the floor rather than something added to it. Against that, the railing is all black: square newel posts, a curved handrail that follows the wall, and plain round iron spindles.
Why a curved staircase costs more
On a straight flight every tread is the same, so they can be cut to one pattern. On a curve, the treads and risers are cut to follow it, and the handrail has to bend with the wall. That is why we quote a straight flight at about $7,000 and a curved one closer to $10,000, and why a curve takes about a week instead of three or four days.
Another Richmond Hill staircase
A different look from the same town: a straight flight down to the lower level, with light treads, grey-toned newel posts and handrail, and decorative black iron spindles.
What a staircase like this costs
Every price is fixed in writing after a free measure, with no hourly billing.
Planning yours
Start with the floor. If the stairs meet a hardwood floor, the treads should match it in species, stain and sheen. Our stair stain colours guide shows the common choices on real stairs, and our spindle guide covers wood, iron and glass.
If your stairs are carpeted now, new hardwood treads and risers go over the existing structure, so nothing has to be torn out. The carpet to hardwood stairs guide walks through it. We work all over Richmond Hill from our main office in Woodbridge.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a staircase renovation cost in Richmond Hill?
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 renovate curved staircases?
Yes. On a curve the treads and risers are cut to follow it and the handrail bends with the wall, so a curved flight is quoted on its own, usually closer to $10,000 and about a week.
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