# Straight Staircase Renovation Toronto | From $6,500 > Turnkey straight-flight staircase renovation for bungalows, semis and split-levels in Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York. $6,500 to $14,000. URL: https://staircaserenovationtoronto.ca/straight-staircase-renovation/ ![Renovated straight-flight oak staircase with iron balusters in an Etobicoke home](/images/misc/renovated-straight-flight-oak-staircase-with-13-st.webp) # Straight Staircase Renovation Toronto Last updated: September 28, 2026 Fully turnkey renovation of 12 to 13 step straight flights: demolition, structural check, shop-cut treads and risers, railing and finish. Built in our Etobicoke shop to your exact opening. Published price band $6,500 to $14,000 fully turnkey Two to four weeks from estimate to walkthrough Get Free In-Home Estimate [#quote-form →](#quote-form) Call Andriy [tel:+14160000000 →](tel:+14160000000) Same-day response Monday to Friday. Written quote within 48 hours. - 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. Scope of Work ## What's Included in Straight Staircases Standard straight-flight staircase renovation for two-storey and split-level homes. The most common configuration in Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York bungalows and semi-detached homes, usually 12 to 13 steps. Treads and risers are cut in our Etobicoke shop; installs are led by a senior crew lead trained under Andriy for at least five years. - Fully turnkey: demolition, rebuild, finish - Shop-cut treads and risers - Senior crew lead installs ![Shop-cut oak treads and risers labelled by step number](/images/content/stack-of-shop-cut-oak-treads-and-risers-labelled-b.webp) Shop-cut oak treads and risers labelled by step number Staircase Renovation Toronto [/ →](/) provides straight staircase renovation, straight-flight stair rebuilds, split-level half-flight renovations and bungalow staircase replacement throughout Toronto, ON, backed by 22 years of staircase work across the GTA. A straight renovation is fully turnkey: we remove the old treads and risers, inspect the stringers and rough carriage, repair or replace anything compromised, then install new solid treads and risers cut in our Etobicoke shop to the measured width and depth of your opening. We finish with a handrail and balusters set to Ontario Building Code Section 3.4.6 and the 4-inch sphere rule, then stain or paint. Installs are led by senior crew leads trained under Andriy for at least five years. Pricing runs $6,500 to $14,000 for most 12 to 13 step flights. _A typical straight renovation we see in Alderwood or Long Branch: a post-war bungalow with a narrow 13-step stair under old carpet and a pine handrail that’s been painted three times. With the treads off, one stringer shows a crack near the top. We sister it, fit red oak treads and white risers cut in the shop the week before, add a wall-mounted oak rail to code, and the family keeps using the side door to reach the basement during the two install days that need the stair closed._ ## What Is a Straight Staircase Renovation? A straight staircase runs in one direction from bottom to top, with no turns or landings. It’s the most common stair in Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York bungalows, storey-and-a-half homes and semi-detached houses, usually with 12 to 13 steps. A renovation replaces everything you see and fixes anything you don’t. The old treads, risers, nosing and often the railing come out. We look at the stringers, the rough carriage and how the stair meets the floor framing at the top. Then new parts go in, cut to fit the actual opening rather than a standard size. ## Types of Straight Stair Projects | Project | Typical scope | | --- | --- | | Closed straight flight | Walls on both sides, wall handrail, new treads and risers | | Open-side straight flight | New newels, handrail and balusters on the open side | | Split-level half flights | Several 6 to 8 step flights and landings | | Straight flight with structural repair | Sistered or replaced stringers before new treads | ## Straight Staircase Cost Guide | Cost factor | Toward $6,500 | Toward $14,000 | | --- | --- | --- | | Sides | Closed, wall rail | Open with newels and balusters | | Structure | Sound stringers | Stringer repair or replacement | | Species | Red oak | White oak or maple | | Risers | Painted | Matching hardwood | | Layout | Straight 12 to 13 steps | Landing or winders added | If your stringers are sound and you’re mostly changing the surface, stair recapping [/stair-recapping/ →](/stair-recapping/) from $2,800 may do the job. For a full renovation on larger or more complex stairs, the typical Toronto range is $8,000 to $18,000. ## When Does a Straight Stair Need a Full Renovation? - Treads crack, sag or bounce in the middle. - The rise is uneven from step to step. - A stringer has cracked or pulled away from the wall. - The nosing is worn round and slippery. - The railing is loose, too low or not graspable. ## Straight Renovation vs Recapping vs Prefab Replacement | | Straight renovation | Recapping | Prefab kit stair | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Price | $6,500 to $14,000 | $2,800 to $6,500 | Varies | | Fixes structure | Yes | No | Replaces it | | Fit in older openings | Cut to measure | Cut to measure | Standard sizes | | Time on site | Several days | 3 to 5 days | Varies | Several Toronto contractors ship prefabricated stairs from out-of-province suppliers. That can work in new builds with standard openings, but older GTA homes rarely have square, standard openings. We cut to your measurements instead. ## Straight Stairs and the Building Code Ontario Building Code Part 9 sets limits on rise, run, tread depth, nosing projection and headroom for residential stairs, and Section 3.4.6 covers handrails. A same-footprint renovation keeps the stair within those limits. Changing the rise and run or the opening can trigger a building permit, and we tell you at the estimate if yours does. Real Costs ## How Much Does Straight Staircase Renovation Cost in Toronto? Published Band ### Straight Staircase Renovation $6,500 to $14,000 fully turnkey Scope: Straight Staircases Two to four weeks from estimate to walkthrough Book Free Estimate [#quote-form →](#quote-form) ### What the price covers All pricing includes a two-person WSIB crew, materials, installation, jobsite protection and final cleanup. Free written estimate before any work begins. No hourly billing, no hidden fees. A 12 to 13 step closed flight with painted risers and a wall rail sits near the low end. Open sides with new balusters, stringer replacement, white oak or maple, or an L-shaped turn move toward the top. - Demolition and disposal - Stringer inspection and repair - Shop-cut treads and risers - Handrail and balusters to code - Stain or paint finish - Written workmanship warranty Compare every service band on our staircase renovation prices [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) page. ## Try Our Free Staircase Renovation Cost Estimator Get a realistic GTA price range for your staircase project based on project type, step count and railing work. Use Calculator [/tools/staircase-cost-estimator/ →](/tools/staircase-cost-estimator/) Why Homeowners Pick Us ## Why Choose Staircase Renovation Toronto for Straight Staircases? - ### Shop-cut in Etobicoke Straight treads and risers are cut in our own shop to your measured opening, not shipped in as a prefab kit. - ### Structure checked With the old stairs open, we inspect the stringers and repair or replace anything compromised. - ### Senior crew leads Straight installs are led by senior crew leads trained under Andriy for at least five years. - ### Turnkey price $6,500 to $14,000 including demolition, rebuild, railing and finish, written before we start. - ### Stay in your home Dust barriers, floor protection and a demolition day planned so you keep access to the other floor. - ### Owner supervision Andriy Kovalenko supervises every install and signs off the written workmanship warranty. Clean Site Execution ## How Our Straight Staircases Process Works You deal with the person who measures and builds your staircase, from the first visit to the warranty. 1. 1 ### 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. 2. 2 ### 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. 3. 3 ### 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. 4. 4 ### 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. 5. 5 ### Final Walkthrough and Warranty We walk every tread, riser, baluster and handrail with you against the written scope, then issue your written workmanship warranty. Typical timeline: Two to four weeks from estimate to walkthrough ![Finished oak staircase with black iron balusters in a Toronto home](/images/misc/finished-oak-staircase-with-matte-black-iron-balus.webp) Questions About Straight Staircases? ## Get a Written Straight Staircase Renovation Quote Within 48 Hours Andriy or a senior lead measures your stairs and gives you the options with prices. No hourly billing, no hidden fees. Get Free In-Home Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call Andriy (416) 000-0000 [tel:+14160000000 →](tel:+14160000000) - Written quote within 48 hours - Owner attends every estimate - Written workmanship warranty - No hourly billing, no hidden fees Our Work ## Recent Straight Staircases Work Click any photo to see it larger. Before: carpet and pine rail After: oak treads, white risers Structure checked during demo Split-level half flight Homeowner Feedback ## What GTA Homeowners Say > "The basement stairs were soft and the back steps had rotted at the bottom. One quote covered both and the price didn't move." Priya S.Guildwood, Scarborough > "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." David and Helen R.Rosedale, Toronto > "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." Marta K.The Kingsway, Etobicoke ### Homeowner video walkthroughs are coming We're filming short walkthroughs with past clients in Etobicoke, Rosedale and Scarborough. Until they're posted, ask us for the addresses of recent jobs near you and we'll arrange a look. Homeowner Questions ## Straight Staircase Renovation FAQs How much more is an L-shaped staircase? An L-shaped stair with a landing usually costs more than a straight flight of the same height, because the landing needs its own framing, flooring and nosing, and the railing needs a turn with extra newels or fittings. If the turn uses pie-shaped winders instead of a flat landing, each winder is templated and cut individually, which adds shop time. For most GTA homes, an L-shaped stair lands in the upper half of our $6,500 to $14,000 band rather than above it. A curved stair is a different category at $18,000 to $45,000. We price your exact layout at the free in-home estimate. How much does a straight staircase renovation cost? $6,500 to $14,000 fully turnkey. A closed 12 to 13 step flight with painted risers and a wall handrail sits near the low end. An open-sided flight with new iron balusters and newels, stringer replacement, white oak or maple treads, or a landing moves it toward the top. That price covers demolition, structural repair, shop-cut treads and risers, railing, finish, cleanup and the written workmanship warranty. No hourly billing and no hidden fees. Is a straight renovation different from recapping? Yes. Recapping overlays new caps on the existing treads and keeps the structure. A straight staircase renovation removes the old treads and risers, inspects and repairs the stringers, and rebuilds with new solid treads and risers. It's the right choice when the old stairs are damaged, uneven or can't take a cap. How long does a straight staircase renovation take? Two to four weeks from estimate to final walkthrough for most homes. That includes design approval, material ordering and shop cutting. The on-site work is a shorter part of that window. Can I stay home during the renovation? Yes. We use dust barriers and floor protection, and we plan demolition day so you keep access to the other floor. In most bungalows and semis, a basement or side door gives you another route. Do you replace the stringers? Only when they need it. We inspect the stringers once the old treads are off. Cracked, rotted or sagging stringers are repaired or replaced; sound ones stay. Who leads the install? Straight installs are led by a senior crew lead trained under Andriy for at least five years. Andriy supervises every job and runs the estimate himself. Why don't you use prefab stairs? Prefabricated stairs shipped from out-of-province suppliers are made to standard sizes. Older GTA stair openings rarely are. We cut to your exact opening, so treads fit tight to the walls and the rise stays even. Can you change the rise and run of my stairs? Sometimes, within the space available. Changing rise and run usually means new stringers and can trigger a building permit. We tell you at the estimate what's possible. Is a split-level half flight priced the same way? Split-level half flights of six to eight steps are priced by flight and landing. Several short flights cost more per step than one long flight, but less in total than a full two-storey stair. What wood species can I choose? Red oak, white oak and hard maple are the most common. We match stain to your floor with samples during the estimate. Is the work covered by a warranty? Yes. Every renovation gets a written workmanship warranty on all installation labour, issued at the final walkthrough. Often Paired With ## Related Services ![Red oak stair caps with white risers matched to the hardwood floor in a Toronto home](/images/misc/honey-red-oak-stair-caps-with-white-painted-risers.webp) ### Stair Recapping (Hardwood) From $2,800 New hardwood treads and risers over your existing stairs without full demolition, stained to match your floor. View hardwood recapping details [Stair Recapping (Hardwood) →](/stair-recapping/) ![Matte black iron balusters under an oak handrail in an open foyer staircase](/images/misc/matte-black-iron-balusters-with-single-twist-and-b.webp) ### Iron Balusters Installation From $1,500 Swap dated wood spindles for wrought or powder-coated iron balusters, anchored with a two-part epoxy system. View iron balusters details [Iron Balusters Installation →](/iron-balusters/) ![Rebuilt basement staircase with a wall-mounted oak handrail in a finished Scarborough basement](/images/misc/rebuilt-basement-staircase-with-oak-look-treads-wh.webp) ### Basement Staircase Renovation From $4,500 Moisture-resistant basement stair replacement with code-compliant handrails, often after basement finishing. View basement stairs details [Basement Staircase Renovation →](/basement-staircase-renovation/) Free In-Home Estimate ## Ready to Price Your Straight Staircases Project? Book a free in-home estimate. Andriy or a senior lead measures your stairs, checks the structure and sends a written straight staircase renovation quote within 48 hours. - Written quote within 48 hours - Owner attends every estimate - Written workmanship warranty - No hourly billing, no hidden fees ![Two-person crew fitting a new oak tread behind a dust barrier](/images/misc/two-person-crew-fitting-a-new-oak-tread-on-a-toron.webp) Prefer to talk it through? Call (416) 000-0000 [tel:+14160000000 →](tel:+14160000000) . Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Sunday. Free Written Quote ## Request Your In-Home Estimate Andriy reviews every request himself and we reply the same day, Monday to Friday. ### Thanks, we got your details. Andriy will be in touch the same day, Monday to Friday.