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Staircase Renovation in Etobicoke
The staircase is usually the first thing you see inside the front door. Replacing closed walls and dated spindles with open treads and glass changes the whole entry. In Etobicoke, the housing ranges from 1920s Kingsway homes to post-war bungalows and lakeside streets in Mimico and Long Branch.

Scope
What is included.
- New hardwood treads and risers
- Glass, metal or wood balustrades
- Opening enclosed staircases
- Relocating or reshaping a stair
- Handrails and guards to Building Code
- Matching stair finish to new floors
Cost
What it costs.
From $2,300
Most projects in Etobicoke: $2,300 to $13,000
What moves the price
- Refinishing existing treads or replacing them
- Railing type: wood, metal or glass
- Whether the stair is moved or reshaped
Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026. Every project is confirmed with a written quote after a site visit.
Local knowledge
Staircase Renovation in Etobicoke.
Homes like these
Older houses have plaster walls, uneven floors and original trim, so finishing work includes levelling, repair and matching existing details.
Housing
In Etobicoke, the housing ranges from 1920s Kingsway homes to post-war bungalows and lakeside streets in Mimico and Long Branch.
Permits
Building permits in Etobicoke are issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, Etobicoke York district). We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Etobicoke, including The Kingsway, Mimico, Islington, Markland Wood, Humber Valley and Long Branch.
Character streets
Areas such as The Kingsway have a strong established character, so exterior changes and additions are designed to sit comfortably with the street.
Part of Toronto
Etobicoke follows Toronto's zoning and permit process, including the rules for garden suites and additional units.
Before you start
What to know.
Building Code
Rise, run, headroom, handrail height and guard strength are all regulated. A stair that is rebuilt or moved has to meet current requirements.
Permits
Refinishing or re-cladding an existing stair usually needs no permit. Moving a staircase or cutting a new opening in a floor is structural and does.
Glass
Glass guards use tempered or laminated safety glass and tested fixings, and they need a solid structure to anchor to.
How we work
One team for every stage.
- AssessWe survey the house as it stands.
- Design and permitsDrawings and approvals before work starts.
- Strip-outWhat is worn out comes off.
- RebuildStructure, wiring, plumbing and walls.
- FinishesCabinetry, tile, floors and paint.
- HandoverWalkthrough and documents.
Questions
Staircase Renovation in Etobicoke: the short answers.
- How much does staircase renovation cost in Etobicoke?
- With Zigma Group, staircase renovation starts from $2,300, and most projects fall between $2,300 and $13,000. Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026, and are confirmed after a site visit. The main factors are refinishing existing treads or replacing them; railing type: wood, metal or glass; and whether the stair is moved or reshaped.
- Can an existing staircase be updated without replacing it?
- Often, yes. New treads, a new balustrade and handrail can transform a sound staircase without rebuilding its structure.
- Are glass railings safe?
- Yes, when built with safety glass and fixings designed for guard loads and installed to the Building Code.
- Do you do staircase renovation projects in Etobicoke?
- Yes. We work throughout Etobicoke, including The Kingsway, Mimico, Islington, Markland Wood, Humber Valley and Long Branch. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
- Who issues the permit for this work in Etobicoke?
- Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, Etobicoke York district). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.
Book a consultation
Tell us what you want to change.
Call or email and we will arrange a visit. We work across the Greater Toronto Area and have been renovating and building homes since 2006.