Ottawa's housing produces two very different staircase jobs. In Kanata, Barrhaven and Orleans, the staircase is a standard 13 to 15 step run, square and straightforward, capped to match the new floor. In the Glebe, Westboro and Old Ottawa South, staircases are century-old, often narrow, rarely square, and sometimes original features worth preserving rather than capping. Refinishing an original staircase alongside refinished floors is common and produces a far better result than covering it.
What stairs & trim flooring costs in Ottawa
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $1,800–$3,600 | $700–$1,400 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $4,500–$9,000 | $1,750–$3,500 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $9,000–$18,000 | $3,500–$7,000 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $13,500–$27,000 | $5,250–$10,500 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Ottawa. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. 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 Ottawa
Centretown & The GlebeWestboroKanataOrleansBarrhavenNepeanOld Ottawa SouthHintonburgRiverside SouthStittsvilleAlta VistaManotick
Stairs & Trim flooring questions from Ottawa
01Should I cap or refinish my century-home staircase?
If the treads are original and sound, refinishing preserves something that cannot be replaced. Capping is the right call when treads are badly worn, unsafe or were never intended to be exposed.
02How much do stairs add to an Ottawa flooring job?
A standard suburban staircase of 13 to 15 steps adds $900 to $3,000 depending on material. Century-home stairs cost more because nothing is square and each tread is cut individually.
03How much does stairs & trim flooring cost in Ottawa?
Stairs & Trim flooring runs about $9–18 per square foot installed in Ottawa, with labour alone at $3.5–7. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $9,000 and $18,000 before tax. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have stairs & trim installers across Ottawa?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Ottawa, including Centretown & The Glebe, Westboro, Kanata, Orleans 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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