Staircase Renovation Markham
Markham's planned communities in Cornell and Cathedraltown are close in age, so carpet-to-hardwood recapping with an iron baluster swap is the most common job here. We also work on open-riser designs and older heritage homes in Unionville and Markham Village.
- Same-day response Monday to Friday
- Postal codes L3R, L6B, L6C, L3P
- WSIB crew, $2M liability
- 22 Years Staircase work across the GTA since 2004
- WSIB Clearance Clearance letter available on request
- $2M Liability General liability insurance, COI on request
- Ontario Registered Ministry of Labour construction registration
Fixed two-person WSIB crew on every install.
Tired Carpeted Stairs in Your Markham Home?
Most calls start with one of these. Here's what each one usually means and the service that fixes it.
Late-1990s Cornell stairs due for their first refresh
What you notice: The carpeted stair in a Cornell home is matted and stained, and the painted spindles look dated next to new hardwood floors.
Why it happens here: Cornell started construction in 1997, so its first streets are now close to 30 years old. Homes of the same age and builder share the same carpet-over-builder-tread stairs, which wear out at the same time.
How we fix it: Stair recapping with an iron baluster swap in the same visit is the most common job here, and it saves labour compared with two bookings.
Balusters wobble or spacing looks dated
Painted 1990s spindles loosen over time and often fail the 4-inch sphere rule. Iron balusters set in two-part epoxy fix both problems at once.
Iron balusters installationTreads creak or feel soft underfoot
Usually a loose tread or a stringer that has started to move. We check it at the free estimate and tell you if it is a repair or a sign the structure needs work.
Stair tread replacementCarpet is worn, stained or chipping at the nose
Common on 1980s to 2000s builder stairs. Recapping or vinyl capping covers it in days, not weeks, without touching the structure underneath.
Vinyl stair cappingRecapping, Iron Balusters and Custom Design in Markham
The jobs we do most often in these neighbourhoods, with published price bands.
Stair Recapping (Hardwood)
From $2,800New hardwood treads and risers over your existing stairs without full demolition, stained to match your floor.
See scope and pricing
Iron Balusters Installation
From $1,500Swap dated wood spindles for wrought or powder-coated iron balusters, anchored with a two-part epoxy system.
See scope and pricing
Custom Staircase Design
From $1,500Full design service with 3D rendering, material spec and shop drawings, credited against the build.
See scope and pricingOther staircase services
- Vinyl Stair CappingFrom $1,800
- Glass Stair RailingsFrom $3,500
- Curved Staircase RenovationFrom $18,000
- Wood Stair RailingsFrom $1,200
- Basement Staircase RenovationFrom $4,500
- Exterior Stair RebuildFrom $2,500
- Cable Stair RailingsFrom $2,800
- Straight Staircase RenovationFrom $6,500
- Stair Tread ReplacementFrom $180
- Newel Post ReplacementFrom $450
Markham Planned Communities and Heritage Homes
Cornell and Cathedraltown homes are close in age, so carpet-to-hardwood recapping with an iron baluster swap is the most common Markham job. Doing both together saves labour compared with two separate visits.
Some newer Markham homes have open-riser designs, where custom staircase design and glass or cable railings come in. Heritage homes in Unionville and Markham Village are older, with narrower stairs and original railings that we check carefully against code before recommending an overlay.
The usual Markham combination
Recapping ($2,800 to $6,500) plus iron balusters ($1,500 to $3,800) in one visit is the most requested package. The oak handrail is usually kept and refinished to match the new caps.
Typical costs
| Common job here | Published band |
|---|---|
| Hardwood recapping | $2,800 to $6,500 |
| Iron baluster swap | $1,500 to $3,800 |
| Custom staircase design | $1,500 to $4,000, credited |
| Glass or cable railing | From $2,800 per run |
Timing
Recapping and baluster work can be booked year-round. Open-riser and design projects need more lead time for drawings and, sometimes, engineering.
Response time: Same-day response Monday to Friday.
How a Recap and Baluster Job Runs
You deal with the person who measures and builds your staircase, from the first visit to the warranty.
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Free In-Home Estimate
On-site measurement, structural inspection and scope discussion. Andriy or a senior lead attends every estimate. Written quote within 48 hours.
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Design and Material Selection
Wood species, stain samples against your floor, baluster and railing style. Full material list and shop drawings for approval before anything is ordered.
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Fabrication and Prep
Straight staircases are cut in our Etobicoke shop; curved work is fitted on site. Several Toronto contractors ship prefabricated stairs from out-of-province suppliers, which limits custom fit. We build to the exact measurements of your opening.
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Installation by Owner-Supervised Crew
Andriy Kovalenko supervises every install from tread removal through final trim. A two-person WSIB crew works behind dust barriers with floor protection throughout the home.
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Final Walkthrough and Warranty
We walk every tread, riser, baluster and handrail with you against the written scope, then issue your written workmanship warranty.
Price the Recap and Baluster Swap Together
Andriy measures your stairs and checks the structure for free. Your written quote arrives within 48 hours, the price is fixed before work starts, and every job ends with a written workmanship warranty.
- Written quote within 48 hours
- Owner attends every estimate
- Written workmanship warranty
- No hourly billing, no hidden fees
Why Unionville and Cornell Owners Choose Us
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Recapping and iron balusters in one visit to save labour.
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Stain matched to your floor in your own light.
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Heritage Unionville stairs checked against code before overlaying.
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Design fee credited to the build for open-riser projects.
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Same-day response Monday to Friday.
What Homeowners Say
Feedback from homeowners across the GTA.
"Our curved oak staircase on The Kingsway took six weeks, and Andriy told us that on day one. The iron balusters and the new handrail line up perfectly with the old curve."
"We wanted to keep the character of our Edwardian stairs. They refinished what could be saved, replaced the railing, and finished in three weeks as quoted."
"The basement stairs were soft and the back steps had rotted at the bottom. One quote covered both and the price didn't move."
Getting to the 404 and Highway 7 area
We reach Markham via Highway 401 and Highway 404, then Highway 7 East, Woodbine Avenue or Bur Oak Avenue. Unionville near Main Street and Toogood Pond is closest; Cornell and Cathedraltown to the north-east near Rouge National Urban Park take a little longer. Estimates are usually booked within the week.
- Housing stock
- 2000s homes in planned communities and heritage homes in Unionville and Markham Village
- Typical stairs
- Open-riser designs and carpeted builder stairs with wood spindles
- Local landmarks
- Toogood Pond, Markville Mall, Cathedral of the Transfiguration, Rouge National Urban Park
- Municipality
- City of Markham (York Region)
Serving all of Markham
We cover Unionville, Cornell, Cathedraltown, Markham Village and the streets around them from our Etobicoke shop, with the same owner-supervised crew that handles our staircase renovation in Toronto work. Call (416) 000-0000 or book a free in-home estimate below.
Postal codes we cover: L3R, L6B, L6C, L3P
Open in Google MapsQuestions From Cornell and Unionville Homeowners
Can you do recapping and iron balusters in one visit?
Yes. Doing both together saves labour compared with two separate jobs.
Do you work in Cathedraltown and Markham Village too?
Yes. We cover Unionville, Cornell, Cathedraltown and Markham Village, from Main Street Unionville out to Bur Oak Avenue. Postal codes include L3P, L3R, L6B and L6C.
Can you match my new hardwood floor in Cornell?
Usually, yes. We test stain samples against your floor during the estimate and tell you upfront how close the match will be.
Do you work on heritage homes in Unionville?
Yes. We check older stairs for rise, run and railing height before recommending recapping or a rebuild.
Can you design an open-riser stair for my home?
Yes, through custom staircase design, with the design fee credited against the build.
Do Unionville heritage rules affect stair work?
Interior stairs are not covered. Unionville has been a heritage conservation district since 1997, and exterior alterations there, such as front steps and porch railings, need a Minor or Major Heritage Permit from the city first.
Also Serving Areas Near Markham
See every city and district we cover on the service areas page.
Book a Markham Stair Estimate
Book a free in-home estimate. Same-day response Monday to Friday, and a written quote within 48 hours of the visit.
- Written quote within 48 hours
- Owner attends every estimate
- Written workmanship warranty
- No hourly billing, no hidden fees
Prefer to talk it through? Call (416) 000-0000. Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Sunday.
Request Your In-Home Estimate
Andriy reviews every request himself and we reply the same day, Monday to Friday.
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