How much does staircase renovation cost in Markham?

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 Markham?

Yes. We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in Markham?

Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.

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Staircase Renovation in Markham

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 Markham, the city mixes 1970s and 1980s subdivisions with newer communities such as Cornell and historic cores in Unionville and Markham Village.

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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 Markham: $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 Markham.

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 Markham, the city mixes 1970s and 1980s subdivisions with newer communities such as Cornell and historic cores in Unionville and Markham Village.
Permits
Building permits in Markham are issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen.
Heritage districts
Unionville, Markham Village and old Thornhill are heritage conservation districts. Exterior work there needs heritage approval in addition to a building permit.
Updating 1980s homes
Many Markham homes are reaching the age where kitchens, bathrooms, windows and mechanical systems all come due together.

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 Markham: the short answers.

How much does staircase renovation cost in Markham?: 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 Markham?: Yes. We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in Markham?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.