Edmonton homes typically have both a main and a basement staircase, and in the city's many split-level and four-level homes there may be three or four short flights. Those split-level stairs are a distinct challenge: short runs, landings at every level, and transitions where the flooring changes height. Pricing stairs per step is standard, but in a split-level it is worth having the installer walk the whole house and price every flight and landing specifically, because this is where quotes diverge most.
What stairs & trim flooring costs in Edmonton
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $2,000–$3,400 | $700–$1,400 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $5,000–$8,500 | $1,750–$3,500 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $10,000–$17,000 | $3,500–$7,000 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $15,000–$25,500 | $5,250–$10,500 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Edmonton. Alberta quotes add 5% GST only; there is no provincial sales tax, which makes Alberta among the cheapest provinces for the same floor. Removal of old flooring ($1–2.50/sq ft), subfloor levelling ($1–4/sq ft where needed), stairs (per step) and baseboards ($2–5 per linear foot) are quoted separately. See the full stairs & trim cost guide for what drives the price.
About stairs & trim flooring
A great floor is finished by great details. Our experts cap or rebuild stairs to match your new floor, install matching nosings and transitions, and supply and install baseboards, quarter-round and shoe moulding.
Stair Capping & Rebuilds
Retrofit treads and risers in hardwood, engineered or vinyl to match your floors, or rebuild worn stairs entirely.
Transitions & Nosings
T-mouldings, reducers, end caps and flush stair nosings that match your product for a seamless look.
Baseboards & Trim
Supply and install of MDF and wood baseboards, quarter-round and shoe moulding with caulked, paint-ready finish.
Where we install stairs & trim in Edmonton
South: Windermere, Terwillegar, SummersideWest: Glenora, Lewis Estates, SecordNorth: Griesbach, Castle DownsSoutheast: Mill Woods, TamarackCentral: Oliver, Strathcona, Highlands, GarneauSt. Albert & Sherwood Park
Stairs & Trim flooring questions from Edmonton
01How are split-level stairs priced?
Per step, but a four-level split has several short flights plus landings, so the total adds up faster than people expect. Have the installer count every flight and quote the landings separately.
02Should I match the stairs to the main floor?
In a split-level, running the same material through the levels and up the short flights gives the most cohesive result. Where the basement material differs, break it at the bottom landing.
03How much does stairs & trim flooring cost in Edmonton?
Stairs & Trim flooring runs about $10–17 per square foot installed in Edmonton, with labour alone at $3.5–7. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $10,000 and $17,000 before tax. Alberta quotes add 5% GST only; there is no provincial sales tax, which makes Alberta among the cheapest provinces for the same floor. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have stairs & trim installers across Edmonton?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Edmonton, including South: Windermere, Terwillegar, Summerside, West: Glenora, Lewis Estates, Secord, North: Griesbach, Castle Downs, Southeast: Mill Woods, Tamarack and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.
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