Grant hand-chiselling a hardwood stair component in the Niagara workshop

Grant's Stairs & Railings · Niagara Region

Custom Stairs & Railings in the Niagara Region

Custom stairs, railings, and renovations built with precision. Sleek modern glass or classic hardwood: every project is measured twice, cut once, and finished by hand. Based at our Lakeshore Road shop in St. Catharines, serving every city in the Niagara Region.

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In the workshop: hand-finished joinery, measured twice, cut once

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What We Do

Every staircase and railing we build starts with your choice: wood species, line, glass or metal, hardware finish. Below are the eight services that bring that choice to life, each one executed in-house by our own crew with no subcontracted installers.

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Custom Stairs & Design

We design and build staircases from scratch (oak, walnut, maple, or white oak) to the exact dimensions your space calls for. Every tread profile, riser height, and baluster spacing is decided with you before a single board is cut.

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Glass & Railing Installation

Tempered glass panels, powder-coated aluminum posts, hand-forged iron spindles: we fabricate and install interior railings to the tolerances the material demands. Every panel set level; every post set plumb to the floor.

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Glass Stair Railings

Frameless and point-fixed interior glass guards for stair runs and landings: 12 mm tempered panels, 316 stainless fittings, sized to the Ontario Building Code guard height. Keeps a narrow stair open to light and sightlines.

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Outdoor Railings

Frameless glass, aluminum, and galvanized steel railings built for Niagara decks and porches. We select materials and finishes rated for freeze-thaw cycles so what we install in spring still holds its line ten winters later.

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Stair Repairs

Worn treads, loose spindles, soft risers: targeted repairs that keep what remains sound. Hardwood over concrete, laminate over pine, squeak elimination and nosing replacement, matched to the surrounding flight.

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Recapping & Refinishing

New hardwood over your existing staircase, or a full refinish in place: sanded, stained and sealed. Carpeted flights and worn treads become solid oak without a structural rebuild.

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Commercial Railings

Guardrails, handrails, and barrier systems for retail, office, and multi-unit residential builds across the Niagara Region. Engineered to Ontario Building Code load and height specs. We coordinate permit sign-off with the site supervisor.

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Full Renovations

Full staircase removals down to the subfloor, then rebuilt with new stringers, treads, risers, and railings, or a targeted entryway refresh that brings worn finishes back to spec. We scope the work, we build it, we are done when it is right.

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Featured Work

Curved Two-Storey Foyer Staircase
Interior Stairs

Curved Two-Storey Foyer Staircase

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Dark Oak Staircase with Black Iron Spindles
Interior Stairs

Dark Oak Staircase with Black Iron Spindles

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Precision Hardwood Tread & Riser Recapping
Recapping

Precision Hardwood Tread & Riser Recapping

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What Our Clients Say

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“I was very impressed with the workmanship and attention to details the first time we had Grant's do work at our home. The second time we used his services was an easy decision. Always impressed with his attention to customer satisfaction. He worked until the job was 100% complete. Great to deal with and very fair market prices always! We have recommended him to our family and friends in the past and will continue to do so.”

Mike Romanelli

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Frequently Asked Questions

What areas do you serve?

We're based at 152 Lakeshore Rd in St. Catharines and serve the whole Niagara Region: Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, Grimsby, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Beamsville, Vineland and surrounding communities. Free on-site estimates across the region.

How much does a custom staircase cost?

Most straight hardwood staircases in the Niagara Region land between $3,000 and $8,000 depending on species, railing type and finish. Feature builds with curved runs, glass guards or premium hardwoods typically run $15,000–$25,000+. Our pricing guide breaks down what moves the number, and every quote is confirmed against your actual opening.

Do I need a permit for a staircase in Ontario?

A like-for-like replacement in the same opening usually does not require a permit. Anything structural (moving the stair, cutting a new floor opening, changing the rise/run) requires a building permit from your municipality. We coordinate permits as part of the scope when they're needed.

How long does a project take?

Recaps and straight stair builds typically take 4–6 weeks from signed quote to finished installation: one week for materials, two to three weeks in the shop, and 5–10 working days on site. Curved, floating or engineered-steel projects run 8–12 weeks. We give you a written schedule with the quote.

Do you handle both stairs and railings?

Yes, we design and build custom staircases and install every railing type we sell: glass, aluminum, iron, cable and wood. Everything is fabricated in our St. Catharines shop and installed by our own crew, with no subcontracted installers.

What warranty do you offer?

Every project includes a written warranty on materials and workmanship: 10 years on stair structure and finish, 5 years on labour. If something isn't right after we leave, we come back and fix it.

Our Process

01

Consultation & Measurement

We visit your space, take precise measurements, and discuss your vision, materials, style, and budget.

02

Design

Your project is designed around your exact specifications. Every detail planned before we cut.

03

Fabrication

Components built with precision and care. Quality materials, clean cuts, solid joinery.

04

Finishing

Sanded, stained, or painted by hand. The kind of finish you can feel when you run your hand along the rail.

05

Installation

On-site assembly. Level, plumb, solid, built to last decades. We work until the job is 100% complete.

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Proudly Serving the Niagara Region

St. Catharines · Niagara Falls · Welland · Thorold · Grimsby · Niagara-on-the-Lake · Fort Erie · Port Colborne · Lincoln · Pelham

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Tell us about your project. We respond within 24 hours. Bring measurements, photos, or just your idea; we take it from there.

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