# Stairs & Railings Scarborough | Staircase Railings Toronto URL: https://staircaserailingstoronto.ca/service-areas/scarborough/ ![Finished custom oak staircase with iron balusters and a glass landing guard in a GTA home](/images/misc/finished-custom-oak-staircase-with-black-iron-balu.webp) Serving Scarborough Bluffs, Guildwood, Cliffside and more # Custom Staircases and Railings Scarborough: Glass, Iron, Aluminum & Wood Stair Design By The Staircase Railings Toronto Crew [/about/#staircase-railings-toronto-crew →](/about/#staircase-railings-toronto-crew) | Last updated: September 26, 2026 Custom staircases and railings built for lake spray on the Bluffs and busy family stairs inland. We fabricate 316 stainless and glass outdoor railings, framed and base shoe glass and custom wood staircases in our Etobicoke shop for Scarborough Bluffs, Guildwood, Cliffside and Agincourt homes. Outdoor railings run $95-$285 per lin ft, glass $150-$350 and custom stairs $8,500-$45,000 CAD. - ✓Consultations within the week - ✓Serving Scarborough since 2003 - ✓Permit-Ready CAD Drawings to OBC 9.8 - ✓5-Star Customer Satisfaction Thanks, we got your request. A lead technician will call you back within one business day to book your in-home consultation. - 22 Years of Custom Stair and Railing Fabrication - 5,000+ GTA Installs - 5-Star Customer Satisfaction - Top-Rated Toronto Custom Stair and Railing Contractor - 99% First-Visit Inspection Pass Rate - WSIB Registered, $2M Liability Common Problems ## Scarborough Railings Taking a Beating From the Lake? ### Brown-streaked deck railings on homes along the Bluffs **What you see:** The deck or balcony railing is staining brown, or the posts are working loose, only a few seasons after it went in. **Why it happens here:** Homes along the Scarborough Bluffs take wind and spray straight off Lake Ontario, on a shoreline where waves keep wearing away the base of the cliff. **How we fix it:** We build deck and outdoor railings in 316 marine-grade stainless with oven-cured coatings, chemically anchored into sound footings, with glass sized for the wind off the lake. Walk your stairs with this list. If two or more sound familiar, it's worth a free consultation. 1. Problem 1 ### Wobbly handrails and loose spindles Guards that move under palm pressure have cracked joints, and old kit posts rarely meet OBC deflection criteria. 2. Problem 2 ### Baluster gaps wider than 100mm Many older GTA stairs have 120-150mm gaps. New interior wrought iron fixes it from $95-$185 per lin ft. 3. Problem 3 ### Squeaking, cupped or worn treads Refinish from $65-$140 per tread, or replace individual treads at $145-$225 each. 4. Problem 4 ### Rust and flaking paint on outdoor rails Powder-coated aluminum runs $75-$155 per lin ft; 316 stainless $175-$285 near the lake. What We Build Here ## Outdoor, Glass and Wood Stair Services Most calls here are for deck & outdoor railings [/deck-outdoor-railings-toronto/ →](/deck-outdoor-railings-toronto/) , glass railings [/glass-railings-toronto/ →](/glass-railings-toronto/) and custom wood staircases [/custom-wood-staircases-toronto/ →](/custom-wood-staircases-toronto/) . Every other system below is cut, welded and milled in the same Etobicoke shop. - ![Rooftop terrace guard with composite top rail over aluminum in Leslieville](/images/cards/rooftop-terrace-with-composite-top-rail-over-alumi.webp) Popular Here ### Deck & Outdoor Railings $95-$285 CAD / lin ft Frameless glass, aluminum, wrought iron, Trex/PVC hybrid, pool deck, rooftop terrace and marine-grade railings. $95-$285 CAD per lin ft. Explore deck & outdoor railings [Deck & Outdoor Railings →](/deck-outdoor-railings-toronto/) - ![Spigot-mounted frameless glass railing along an open upper landing](/images/cards/spigot-mounted-frameless-glass-railing-along-an-op.webp) Popular Here ### Glass Railings $150-$350 CAD / lin ft Frameless standoff, framed top-rail, spigot and base shoe glass railings in CSA A500 12mm-15mm tempered or laminated glass. $150-$350 CAD per lin ft. Explore glass railings [Glass Railings →](/glass-railings-toronto/) - ![Hand-milled white oak staircase with bullnose treads and a walnut handrail](/images/cards/hand-milled-white-oak-staircase-with-bullnose-trea.webp) Popular Here ### Custom Wood Staircases $8,500-$45,000 CAD Straight, L, U, curved, spiral and floating staircases milled from rough-sawn hardwood in our Etobicoke shop. $8,500-$45,000 CAD. Explore custom wood staircases [Custom Wood Staircases →](/custom-wood-staircases-toronto/) - ![Hand-forged wrought iron scrollwork railing on a curved staircase](/images/cards/hand-forged-wrought-iron-scrollwork-railing-on-a-c.webp) ### Metal & Iron Railings $95-$285 CAD / lin ft Interior wrought iron balusters, exterior scrollwork, straight-bar modern and custom forged railings, welded and powder-coated in-shop. $95-$225 CAD per lin ft. Explore metal & iron railings [Metal & Iron Railings →](/metal-iron-railings-toronto/) - ![White powder-coated aluminum picket railing on a back deck and stairs](/images/cards/white-powder-coated-aluminum-picket-railing-on-a-c.webp) ### Aluminum Railings $75-$155 CAD / lin ft Powder-coated aluminum deck rails, picket, glass-in-aluminum-frame, condo balcony and commercial extrusion systems. $75-$155 CAD per lin ft. Explore aluminum railings [Aluminum Railings →](/aluminum-railings-toronto/) - ![Two refinishers sanding oak stair treads with a HEPA dust extractor](/images/cards/two-refinishers-in-safety-glasses-sanding-oak-stai.webp) ### Staircase Refinishing $65-$140 CAD / tread Dustless sanding, full strip, water-based poly, tread replacement and handrail restoration. $65-$140 CAD per tread; new treads $145-$225. Explore staircase refinishing [Staircase Refinishing →](/staircase-refinishing-toronto/) - ![Complete new oak staircase with a frameless glass railing](/images/cards/complete-new-straight-oak-staircase-with-frameless.webp) ### Stair & Railing Replacement $8,500-$45,000 CAD + railing Complete staircase plus railing system replacement designed, fabricated and installed as one package. Staircase band plus railing per lin ft. Full staircase and railing replacement [Stair & Railing Replacement →](/staircase-stair-railings-toronto/) - ![Pan-type steel egress stair with concrete-filled treads and abrasive nosings](/images/cards/pan-type-steel-egress-stair-with-concrete-filled-t.webp) ### Commercial Stairs $18,000-$185,000 CAD Retail egress, multi-flight, industrial mezzanine and hotel feature stairs plus TSSA guards and fire-rated assemblies. $18,000-$185,000 CAD per project. Explore commercial stairs [Commercial Stairs →](/commercial-stair-contractors-toronto/) Our 5-Step Process ## How It Works, Step by Step Samples at your door, CAD drawings you approve, fabrication in our shop and a clean 1-4 day install. 1. Step 1 ### In-Home Consultation With Material Samples Our lead tech visits your Toronto or GTA property with glass swatches (12mm vs 15mm), wood grain boards and iron patina samples, then laser-measures rise, run and stringer angles. 2. Step 2 ### Permit-Ready CAD Drawings and OBC Compliance We draw every project to OBC Section 9.8 (residential) or Section 3.4 (commercial): 900-965mm handrail height, 100mm max baluster spacing, 42-inch guard on drops over 600mm. You approve every reveal before metal is cut. We never promise permit approval. 3. Step 3 ### Written, Itemised Scope Design fee, CAD drawings, materials, fabrication and install are itemised separately in writing. Some Toronto shops over-charge for tread milling thinking clients won't check other quotes. We publish our CAD bands so you can. 4. Step 4 ### In-Shop Fabrication in Etobicoke Under founder Michael Bennett's supervision our crew mills rough-sawn hardwood, TIG and MIG welds every metal joint and dry-fits full spans on shop jigs at our 6,000 sq ft Etobicoke facility. 5. Step 5 ### On-Site Install and Walkthrough Clean assembly on site, usually 1 to 4 days, with a vacuumed stair run and a maintenance walkthrough. Trust us, you're in good hands. ![Stair fabrication crew reviewing CAD drawings in the Etobicoke shop](/images/misc/stair-fabrication-crew-in-safety-glasses-reviewing-.webp) No-Obligation, Written Quote ## Ready for a Railing That Stays Clean? Every job is drawn in CAD to OBC 9.8 before we cut anything and backed by a written workmanship warranty. WSIB registered with $2M liability coverage, and the quote is itemised line by line. Get Free CAD Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (416) 555-0100 [tel:+14165550100 →](tel:+14165550100) - ✓ Written workmanship warranty - ✓ Itemised CAD quote, no gated pricing - ✓ WSIB registered, $2M liability Published CAD Pricing ## Stair and Railing Cost in Scarborough, Published in CAD The same published bands apply here as on every other custom staircase and railing project across Toronto and the GTA [/ →](/) . There's no travel surcharge buried in the price; access, stair rakes and code upgrades are itemised on your written quote. ### Railing Systems (per linear foot) | Aluminum | $75-$155 | | --- | --- | | Wrought Iron, interior | $95-$185 | | Wrought Iron, exterior scrollwork | $145-$225 | | Glass, spigot or framed | $150-$225 | | Glass, frameless standoffs | $225-$350 | | Cable stainless | $145-$215 | | Stainless | $175-$285 | ### Custom Staircases (per staircase) | Straight wood (13-15 treads) | $8,500-$14,500 | | --- | --- | | L-Shape | $12,000-$18,500 | | U-Shape | $15,000-$24,000 | | Spiral | $12,500-$26,000 | | Floating tread | $18,500-$38,000 | | Curved | $22,000-$45,000 | Every quote itemises design fee, CAD drawings, materials, fabrication and install separately. Free consultation with samples across the GTA. Why Choose Us ## Why Bluffs and Guildwood Homeowners Choose Us - ✓ **22 Years of Custom Stair and Railing Fabrication** from our 6,000 sq ft Etobicoke facility - ✓ 316 marine-grade stainless standard for Bluffs homes - ✓ Chemical anchoring details for lake wind loads - ✓ Dustless refinishing for Guildwood split-levels - ✓ Custom staircases for Cliffside new builds - ✓ Permit-ready CAD drawings for Toronto Building Customer Reviews ## What Local Homeowners Say Three recent local jobs, with the material, size and price from each. > "New-build U-shape stair in maple with glass guards, $26,400 CAD. Shop pre-assembly meant only 3 days on site." Nathan R. Cliffside Custom Wood Staircase > "1960s split-level oak refinished dustless with new nosings, 22 treads. $2,640 CAD and no dust in the kitchen." Grace O. Guildwood Staircase Refinishing > "Base shoe glass on our open-concept stair, 18 lin ft of 12mm laminated. Clean and bright." Wei L. Agincourt Glass Railings Local Know-How ## Lakefront and Inland Stair Know-How Work here splits between the lake and everything inland. Homes along the **Scarborough Bluffs** take wind and spray straight off Lake Ontario, and waves keep wearing away the base of the cliff, so every exterior guard we build there uses 316 stainless and oven-cured coatings. Inland, **Guildwood** split-levels need refinishing and new guards on every half flight, **Cliffside** tear-downs become new builds with custom wood stairs and glass, and **Agincourt** homes lean toward base shoe and spigot glass. Crews come across town on **Highway 401** or the Gardiner, with stairs pre-assembled in Etobicoke so site days stay short. For shoreline and ravine lots, check whether TRCA approval applies before exterior work; we supply the drawings either way. ### Scarborough Homes We Know **Scarborough Bluffs (M1M)** homes face lake wind and spray, so every exterior guard gets 316 marine-grade stainless and oven-cured coatings. 304 stainless tea-stains here within a season. **Guildwood (M1E)** has 1960s split-levels with oak stairs that refinish well. Dustless sanding with new nosings is a common job. **Cliffside (M1N)** tear-down luxury builds order custom staircases with glass guards, often maple or white oak in U-shapes. **Agincourt (M1S)** homeowners often want clean modern glass on open-concept stairs, usually base shoe or framed systems. Areas We Serve ## Getting Across Town to Scarborough Scarborough is the far side of the city from our shop, so we plan it carefully. Crews take the Gardiner and Don Valley Parkway or the 401 depending on the hour, and Kingston Road for the Bluffs and Guildwood. Because stairs and railings are pre-assembled in Etobicoke, the part of the job that happens in Scarborough is short, and travel doesn't stretch it. Waterfront jobs on the Bluffs get extra attention to wind: we check anchoring into deck framing or concrete and use chemical anchors where needed. Permits go through Toronto Building at the Scarborough Civic Centre. We supply permit-ready CAD drawings. ### Neighbourhoods We Serve - Scarborough Bluffs (M1M) - Guildwood (M1E) - Cliffside (M1N) - Agincourt (M1S) - Birch Cliff (M1N) - West Hill (M1E) Postal codes we cover: M1E, M1M, M1N, M1S ### Landmarks and Routes Near Bluffer's Park, Guild Park and Gardens, Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough Civic Centre, Kingston Road. Crews cross town on Highway 401 or the Gardiner and Don Valley Parkway, then run Kingston Road along the Bluffs. Transit: Guildwood GO, Scarborough GO, Agincourt GO, Kennedy station. ![Two installers carrying a pre-assembled oak stair section from the work van into a GTA home](/images/features/two-installers-in-safety-glasses-carrying-a-pre-as.webp) Stairs arrive pre-assembled from our Etobicoke shop. Get directions on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.7764,-79.2318 →](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.7764,-79.2318) FAQ ## Scarborough Stair and Railing Questions ### Do homes on the Bluffs need marine-grade railings? Yes. Bluffs lots take wind and spray straight off Lake Ontario, and 304 stainless tea-stains within a season or two. We use 316 marine-grade stainless for every exterior guard, with outdoor systems from $95-$285 per lin ft. ### Do I need TRCA approval for a new deck railing near the cliff? Possibly. TRCA regulates work near the Bluffs shoreline and ravines, where waves keep eroding the cliff base. Check with TRCA and the City first; we supply drawings for either review. ### Can you refinish a 1960s Guildwood split-level stair? Yes. Dustless refinishing runs $85-$125 per tread with water-based poly, and we add new guards at 100mm spacing on each Guildwood half flight. ### Do you build stairs for Cliffside new builds? Yes, custom wood staircases from $8,500 and glass guards from $150 per lin ft, pre-assembled in our shop so only 3-4 days are spent on site in Cliffside. ### Where do permits go for stair work in Scarborough? Toronto Building at the Scarborough Civic Centre issues the building permit, and shoreline or ravine lots near the Bluffs may also need TRCA sign-off. We draw the stair and guards for both reviews. Nearby Service Areas ## Also Serving Homes Near Scarborough - Stairs and Railings in Toronto The Beaches, Riverdale, Rosedale [/service-areas/toronto/ →](/service-areas/toronto/) - Stairs and Railings in Pickering West Rouge waterfront, Bay Ridges, Amberlea [/service-areas/pickering/ →](/service-areas/pickering/) - Stairs and Railings in North York Willowdale, Bayview Village, Hoggs Hollow [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) See all 14 GTA service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) ![Stair crew reviewing CAD drawings beside a partly installed oak staircase in a GTA home](/images/misc/stair-fabrication-crew-in-safety-glasses-reviewing.webp) Free In-Home Consultation Across the GTA ## Book Your Free Scarborough Consultation Pick a morning or evening that suits you. We measure, show real samples and follow up with CAD drawings and a line-by-line quote, no pressure to sign. Get Free CAD Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (416) 555-0100 [tel:+14165550100 →](tel:+14165550100) - ✓ Written workmanship warranty - ✓ Itemised CAD quote, no gated pricing - ✓ WSIB registered, $2M liability