In Vanier we installed a box newel post and handrail with black metal balusters at the top of a staircase, finished in a light grey-brown stain to suit the floor. Our installer checked the newel for firmness before signing off.
Much of Vanier's housing predates 1970, and many of those homes still have their original railings.
Many properties sit on narrow urban lots with front steps straight off the sidewalk, so a solid, code-compliant handrail matters for daily foot traffic.
The core stairs & railings work we handle in this area – every service is listed in the Services menu above.
A sample of the Ottawa-area communities we serve – see the full list in the Service Areas menu.
Recent job: a black cable railing on an open two-storey staircase.
See the Alta Vista project
Recent job: stripping an old staircase back to its structure for a renovation.
See the Blackburn Hamlet project
Recent job: new treads and a newel post on an older staircase.
See the Rockcliffe Park project
Recent job: framing a new stairwell guard during a staircase build.
See the Kemptville project
Recent job: replacing a starting newel post with a square box newel.
See the Rockland project
Recent job: fitting a turned wood newel post on an interior staircase.
See the Embrun projectStill have a question? Call (343) 505-0043 or book a free on-site estimate and we’ll answer it in person.
Yes, replacing or repairing aged railings on pre-1970s Vanier homes is common work for us.
Yes, tight urban front-step jobs are a regular part of our work in this area.