Carpet to Hardwood Stairs
in Scarborough
Pull up the tired carpet on your Scarborough stairs and bring back real hardwood. Honest per-step pricing, 2-3 day turnaround, custom-stained to match your floors.
$185
per step (new treads)
$125
per step (refinish existing)
~$2,700
typical 13-step conversion
Carpet to hardwood stairs in Scarborough — what does it cost?
Converting carpet stairs to hardwood in Scarborough costs $185 per step for new solid-hardwood treads (carpet removal included), or $125 per step to refinish solid-wood treads already under the carpet — common in Scarborough’s older homes. A typical 13-step staircase runs about $2,400–$3,300, finished in 2–3 days and custom-stained to match your floors.
Why Scarborough Homes Are Converting Their Carpet Stairs
Scarborough has some of the most varied housing stock in the GTA, and that shapes every stair job. The post-war and mid-century homes of Birch Cliff, the Bluffs, and Cliffside were frequently built with solid hardwood treads that were later covered in carpet — meaning the real wood is often still there, waiting to be uncovered and refinished at $125/step.
The newer subdivisions in Malvern, Agincourt, and around Highland Creek are a different story: those two-storey homes typically have plywood or MDF treads under carpet, which we recap with new solid-oak treads at $185/step. Either way, carpet-to-hardwood is the upgrade that transforms the entryway — the carpeted staircase is the first thing anyone sees, and the first surface to show wear.
Because Scarborough is home to specialist stair shops, homeowners here are used to premium pricing. We bring the same craftsmanship — real solid-oak treads, custom colour-matched staining, WSIB-insured installers — with the honest per-step pricing of a flooring company. We check exactly what's under your carpet at the free in-home visit before you commit.
What's Under Your Carpet?
Older Scarboroughhomes often have solid hardwood treads under that carpet — refinishable at $125/step. Most newer homes have plywood treads, which can't be refinished and need new hardwood recapping at $185/step. Either way, the structure stays and we build beautiful stairs over it.
Solid Hardwood Treads
Sand, stain & finish the existing wood. $125/step — most affordable option.
Plywood or MDF Treads
New hardwood treads installed over the structure. $185/step (carpet removal included).
We assess this during the free in-home visit — no commitment required.
The Conversion Process
From carpet to stunning hardwood in 2-3 days across Scarborough.
Carpet Removal
We rip out all carpet, underpad, tack strips, and staples. The substructure is cleaned and inspected.
Structure Assessment
We check what's under the carpet. Solid hardwood treads in good shape can be refinished; plywood or MDF treads are recapped with new hardwood.
New Treads & Risers (if needed)
New solid hardwood treads are installed over the existing structure — faster and cheaper than a full rebuild and looks identical.
Custom Staining
Choose from dozens of stain colours. We apply test patches on your actual stairs so you approve the exact shade.
Finish & Protect
2-3 coats of commercial-grade polyurethane. Durable, beautiful hardwood stairs built to last.
Scarborough Conversion Pricing
Honest per-step pricing. The final quote depends on step count, material, and railing work.
New Straight Treads (Recapping)
New hardwood treads installed over structure
$185/step
New Pie / Triangle / Bullnose Steps
Specialty step shapes
$225/step
Refinish Existing Treads
Only if solid hardwood treads underneath
$125/step
Custom Staining
Colour-matched to your existing floors
Included
Railing Upgrades (iron spindles)
Modern iron pickets with material included
$25/picket installed
New Nosing
Stair nose transition to match flooring
$30/ft
📝 Example: Typical 13-Step Scarborough Staircase
Actual pricing varies with step shape, material, and railing scope. Free in-home quote provided.
Stair Conversions Across Scarborough
Our stair crew converts carpet-to-hardwood staircases across all of Scarborough, from the lakeside homes of the Bluffs to the family subdivisions of Malvern and Agincourt.
Carpet-to-Hardwood Transformations
Real projects from our stair crew across the GTA.
Flexible Financing Available
From $55/month on approved credit · No prepayment penalty · Instant decision
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about converting carpet stairs to hardwood in Scarborough
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Free In-Home Measurement
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Ready to Ditch the Carpet in Scarborough?
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