In Kemptville we framed a new stairwell guard in dimensional lumber as part of a staircase build. Our carpenter drilled through the framing to fasten the rail to its posts while the treads were still bare plywood.
New stringers are cut with a small tolerance for seasonal wood movement, so the staircase stays solid and squeak-free as humidity shifts through the year.
A new straight-run staircase typically runs $1,900-$5,000, while an L-shape or U-shape staircase with a landing runs $2,200-$5,700 – the exact number depends on total rise, run and finish material.
The simplest and most economical layout, one flight between two floors.
A landing and turn to fit a stairwell that isn't a straight shot floor to floor.
Framed and finished basement access stairs, from unfinished utility stairs to fully finished living-space staircases.
Cut-to-fit stringers where an existing stairwell opening or rise doesn't match a standard layout.
We cut stringers to consistent rise and run – an uneven staircase is a fall hazard, not just a cosmetic issue.
From a framed addition to a basement finishing project, we build the staircase from scratch.
The same team frames the staircase and installs the finished railing, so nothing gets lost between trades.
Total floor-to-floor height and available stairwell footprint determine the stringer layout.
Stringers are cut and set first, then checked for level and consistent rise before treads go on.
Treads, risers and the finished railing are installed once the structure is confirmed sound.
We test the finished staircase for level, consistent rise and secure railing before calling the job done.
A quick look at other stairs & railings work we handle – every service is listed in the Services menu above.
Most calls we get aren't for a brand-new staircase or railing – they're for a loose post, a cracked step, or a section…
Commercial and multi-unit properties are held to a stricter guard height standard than a single-family home, and…
Every railing we build starts with the same three questions: where it sits, what it needs to withstand, and who uses it…
Glass railings open up a view without giving up safety. We install framed and frameless tempered-glass systems on…
A sample of the Ottawa-area communities we serve – see the full list in the Service Areas menu.
Recent job: replacing a starting newel post with a square box newel.
Rockland stairs & railings
Recent job: fitting a turned wood newel post on an interior staircase.
Embrun stairs & railings
Recent job: a dark-stained wood railing around a basement stairwell.
Carleton Place stairs & railings
Recent job: a glass guard with stainless posts at a split-level entry.
Kanata stairs & railings
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Yes, we build the staircase from the stringers up through the finished treads, risers and railing.
Ontario Building Code sets maximum riser height and minimum tread depth for a private staircase – we calculate the exact rise and run for your specific floor-to-floor height on site.
Yes, including converting an unfinished utility staircase into a fully finished one with proper treads, risers and railing.
A straightforward straight-run staircase can often be framed in a day or two, with tread, riser and railing finishing to follow.
Warranty terms for any job are set out in your written quote, job by job – we don't make blanket guarantees on this website, but every quote spells out exactly what's covered.