Stair Renovation
in Markham
Full staircase transformations — treads, risers, railings, iron pickets, posts and structural work. One coordinated look, custom colour-matched to your floors, across all of Markham.
$125+
per step refinish
$185+
per step recapping
$3.5-5.5k
typical full reno
How much does a stair renovation cost in Markham?
A full staircase renovation in Markham depends on scope: a sand-and-restain refinish is about $1,625 for 13 steps, recapping with new hardwood treads runs $2,400–$3,300, and a full renovation with new treads, iron pickets and railing work is typically $3,500–$5,500+. Every job is custom-stained to match your floors and finished in 2–5 days depending on scope.
Markham's Staircase Renovation Experts
Markham is BBS's home city, and the staircase is where the biggest visual gains hide. Most of Markham's two-storey homes — Cornell, Cathedraltown, Berczy Village, Wismer, Greensborough — were built through the 1990s and 2000s with carpeted builder staircases, plain wood spindles, and a railing that hasn't been touched since move-in. It's the most dated feature in an otherwise modern home, and it's the first thing everyone sees at the front door.
A full stair renovation coordinates every element into one finished look: new or refinished hardwood treads and risers, iron pickets in place of tired spindles, a refinished or new railing, newel posts, and any structural work — all custom-stained to match your main-floor flooring. Because Markham's builder staircases sit on sound, code-built frames, most of this is done over the existing structure, so you get a custom-staircase result without a full demolition.
Our Highway 7 showroom is central to every Markham neighbourhood, our stair crew is dedicated (not a general-labour subcontract), and we're WSIB insured. Book a free in-home assessment and we'll map the whole staircase — scope, options and honest pricing — before you commit to anything.
The Full Renovation Scope
We handle every part of the staircase in-house — mix and match exactly what your home needs.
Treads & Risers
New solid-hardwood treads and risers, or sand & restain your existing solid treads. Custom colour-matched to your floors.
Railings & Handrails
Refinish the existing railing (what 9 in 10 customers choose) or install a full new handrail and posts.
Iron Pickets & Balusters
Swap tired wood spindles for modern iron pickets — the single biggest visual upgrade, $25 each installed.
Newel Posts & Structural
New newel posts, stringer work (white $350 / stained $900 per side), and structural repairs when needed.
Carpet Removal & Conversion
Full carpet-to-hardwood conversion — remove carpet, underpad and tack strips, then build new hardwood stairs.
Custom Staining & Finish
Test patches on your actual stairs, dozens of stain colours, commercial-grade polyurethane top coats.
The Renovation Process
From dated builder staircase to custom focal point across Markham.
Free In-Home Assessment
We measure your staircase, inspect the structure and railing, and talk through the look you want — modern iron pickets, matched hardwood, or a full rebuild.
Design & Detailed Quote
Transparent per-item pricing for treads, risers, railings, pickets and posts. You approve every line and the stain colour before we start.
Demo & Prep
Carpet, old treads, or worn railings come out. Structure, stringers and sub-treads are cleaned, checked and prepped.
Build & Install
New hardwood treads and risers, iron pickets, refinished or new railings and posts — the full staircase transformed to a single coordinated look.
Stain, Finish & Walkthrough
Custom stain colour-matched to your floors, 2–3 coats of commercial-grade polyurethane, then a step-by-step walkthrough before we leave.
Markham Stair Renovation Pricing
Transparent per-item pricing. Mix and match — your final quote reflects exactly the scope your staircase needs.
Refinish Existing Treads (Sand & Restain)
Existing solid hardwood in good condition
$125/step
New Straight Treads (Recapping)
New hardwood treads & risers over structure
$185/step
New Pie / Triangle / Bullnose Steps
Specialty step shapes
$225/step
Iron Pickets
The biggest visual upgrade — material included
$25/piece installed
New Newel Posts (3¼")
When posts are replaced rather than refinished
$150/post
Refinish Railing / New Handrail
Sand & restain existing, or full new handrail
$25/lf · $50/lf
Stringers
White painted $350 · Stained $900 (new treads only)
$350–$900/side
All prices in CAD. Final quote provided after the free in-home assessment. Includes furniture protection.
Stair Renovations Across Markham
Our dedicated stair crew renovates staircases in every Markham neighbourhood, from the established homes of Unionville and Markham Village to the newer builds in Cornell, Cathedraltown and Angus Glen.
Our Staircase Renovations
Real full-staircase transformations by our crew across the GTA.
Flexible Financing Available
From $90/month on approved credit · No prepayment penalty · Instant decision
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about full staircase renovation in Markham
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Stair Recapping Markham
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Stair Refinishing Markham
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Carpet to Hardwood Stairs
Rip out the carpet and build beautiful hardwood stairs
Hardwood Flooring Markham
Match your renovated stairs to real hardwood floors throughout the home
Free In-Home Measurement
Book a free stair assessment and quote in Markham
Ready to Transform Your Markham Staircase?
Book a free in-home assessment. We'll map the full staircase — treads, railings, pickets and posts — show you stain samples, and quote every line.