Stair Recapping & Cladding
in Markham
New solid-hardwood treads and risers installed over your existing Markham staircase — no demolition, no rebuild. A brand-new staircase for a fraction of replacement cost, custom colour-matched to your floors.
$185
per step (straight)
$225
per step (pie/bullnose)
~$2,700
typical 13-step recap
Stair recapping in Markham — what does it cost?
Stair recapping in Markham costs $185 per step for straight treads (old-surface removal included) and $225 per step for pie or bullnose steps. A typical 13-step Markham staircase runs about $2,400–$3,300, finished in 2–3 days and custom-stained to match your floors.
Why Markham Homes Recap Their Stairs
Markham grew fastest through the 1990s and 2000s — Cornell, Cathedraltown, Berczy Village, Wismer and Greensborough filled with two-storey homes finished with carpeted staircases over plywood or MDF treads. Two decades of foot traffic later, those carpeted stairs are the most dated, worn surface in the house and the first thing anyone sees at the front door.
Recapping is the highest-return way to fix that. Because Markham's builder staircases have solid, code-built frames, there's no reason to tear them out — we install real solid-hardwood treads and risers directly over the existing structure. No demolition, no structural carpentry, and the staircase reads as a seamless, finished upgrade that matches the main-floor flooring.
Markham is BBS's home city. Our Highway 7 showroom is central to every neighbourhood here, so assessments are quick and our stair crew knows the local housing stock inside out — from Unionville century homes to the newest Angus Glen builds.
Why Recap Instead of Replace?
Your staircase frame — stringers, sub-treads, and risers — is almost always structurally sound. Only the visible surface is worn, dated, or carpeted. Recapping installs new solid-hardwood treads and risers directly over that structure, so you skip demolition and structural carpentry entirely.
Recapping
New hardwood treads & risers over the existing frame. $185/step, done in 2–3 days.
Full Rebuild
Demolition + structural carpentry. Weeks of work at multiples of the cost — rarely necessary.
We confirm your frame can be recapped during the free in-home visit — no commitment required.
The Recapping Process
From tired staircase to stunning hardwood in 2-3 days across Markham.
Assess the Structure
We inspect your existing staircase frame — stringers, sub-treads, and risers — to confirm it can be recapped without a rebuild. In almost every GTA home, it can.
Remove Old Surface
Carpet, old treads, or worn nosing come off. Tack strips, staples, and adhesive are cleaned so the new hardwood sits flush and quiet.
Install New Treads & Risers
New solid-hardwood treads and risers are cut, glued, and fastened directly over the existing structure — the core of recapping. No demolition, no structural rebuild.
Custom Staining
We colour-match to your floors with test patches on your actual stairs, so you approve the exact shade before we finish.
Finish & Protect
2–3 coats of commercial-grade polyurethane for a durable, beautiful staircase built to handle daily traffic.
Markham Recapping Pricing
Honest per-step pricing. The final quote depends on step count, step shape, and railing scope.
New Straight Treads (Recapping)
New hardwood treads & risers over existing structure
$185/step
New Pie / Triangle / Bullnose Steps
Specialty step shapes
$225/step
Custom Staining
Colour-matched to your existing floors
Included
Railing Upgrades (iron spindles)
Modern iron pickets, material included
$25/picket installed
New Nosing
Stair nose transition to match flooring
$30/ft
Refinish Railing (sand & restain)
9 in 10 keep & refinish the existing railing
$25/lf
📝 Example: Typical 13-Step Markham Recap
Actual pricing varies with step shape, material, and railing scope. Free in-home quote provided.
Stair Recapping Across Markham
Our stair crew recaps staircases across every Markham neighbourhood, from the established homes around Unionville and Markham Village to the newer subdivisions in Cornell, Cathedraltown and Angus Glen.
Stair Recapping 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 stair recapping in Markham
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Free In-Home Measurement
Book a free stair assessment and quote in Markham
Ready to Recap Your Markham Staircase?
Book a free in-home assessment. We'll confirm your frame can be recapped, show you material options, and quote the full job.