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Staircase Renovation in Aurora
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 Aurora, the town has a historic core of older homes surrounded by subdivisions from the 1980s onward.

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 Aurora: $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 Aurora.
Homes like these
Homes of this era typically have builder-grade oak, carpet and ceramic tile, and replacing them transforms the house without structural work.
Housing
In Aurora, the town has a historic core of older homes surrounded by subdivisions from the 1980s onward.
Permits
Building permits in Aurora are issued by the Town of Aurora's building division. We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Aurora, including Aurora Village, Bayview Wellington, Aurora Highlands and Hills of St Andrew.
Heritage core
Northeast Old Aurora is a heritage conservation district where exterior alterations need heritage approval.
Oak Ridges Moraine
Much of Aurora lies on the Oak Ridges Moraine, which adds environmental rules for additions and new buildings in some areas.
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 Aurora: the short answers.
- How much does staircase renovation cost in Aurora?
- 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 Aurora?
- Yes. We work throughout Aurora, including Aurora Village, Bayview Wellington, Aurora Highlands and Hills of St Andrew. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
- Who issues the permit for this work in Aurora?
- Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the Town of Aurora's building division. 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.