Staircases,
sculpted in steel.
Vancouver Stairs is a CWB-certified steel staircase fabricator in Burnaby, BC, building custom mono stringer stairs, floating staircases, and commercial stair systems across Metro Vancouver since 2010. BC Building Code coordination and full installation — from first sketch to finished install.
Vancouver Stairs is a CWB-certified (CSA W47.1) steel staircase fabricator based in Burnaby, BC, serving Metro Vancouver since 2010. The shop designs, fabricates, and installs custom mono stringer stairs, floating staircases, commercial egress stairs, cable railings, and glass railings for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Notable completed projects include Surrey Memorial Hospital, BCIT Burnaby, Collingwood School, and Guildford Town Centre. Every project includes site review, shop drawings, engineer coordination under the BC Building Code, and full installation — from a single residential stair flight to multi-storey commercial stair packages.
Modern stairs, durable railings, practical steel.
Each stair type has its own structural requirements, finish system, and code considerations. We fabricate and install the right one for the building.
Residential Metal Staircases
Feature staircases, interior railings, exterior replacements, and custom steel details for modern homes.
Commercial Fabrication Services
Stair systems and railings for offices, retail, strata buildings, institutions, and tenant improvements.
Steel Structures and Miscellaneous Metals
Platforms, canopies, gates, brackets, structural connections, and custom steel components.
Measure once, coordinate early, fabricate cleanly.
Custom stairs fail when the important decisions are left vague. We bring structure, treads, guards, finish, and installation access into the same conversation before fabrication starts.
- WeldingCWB-certified
- FabricationResidential and commercial
- CodeBC Building Code coordination
- DrawingsShop drawings + engineer coordination
Previous institutional work includes Surrey Memorial Hospital, BCIT Burnaby, Collingwood School, Queen Mary School, and Guildford Town Centre. About the shop →
Custom stairs built for Vancouver homes.
Every stair type below has a dedicated Vancouver page with cost ranges, code notes, finish options, and recent project photos.
Residential Staircases in Vancouver
Custom steel staircases for Metro Vancouver homes — mono stringer, floating, straight-run, and feature stairs built to BC Building Code Part 9 and installed by a CWB-certified shop.
Mono Stringer Staircases in Vancouver
A single central steel beam with open treads, built for clean modern interiors and engineered connections.
Floating Staircases in Vancouver
Open-riser stair systems with concealed or minimized steel support for a lighter architectural look.
Spiral Staircases in Vancouver
Compact steel spiral stairs for secondary access, lofts, exterior decks, and tight architectural spaces.
Cable Railings in Vancouver
Stainless cable infill with fabricated steel posts for decks, stairs, balconies, and view properties.
Glass Railings in Vancouver
Frameless and semi-frameless glass guard systems — $225–$575/linear ft. installed — with fabricated steel or stainless details matched to BC Building Code.
Detailed guides: custom steel stairs in Vancouver, floating staircases in Vancouver, commercial stairs in Vancouver, mono stringer stairs, spiral staircase Vancouver, and metal stair fabrication. Cost ranges in our 2026 stair cost guide. In-depth articles and code references on the Vancouver Stairs fabrication blog.
Building outside Vancouver? See our Vancouver stair builders page or pages for Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, and Coquitlam.
Steel has to read clearly from the first sketch.
Every stair starts as a line drawing. Structural decisions — stringer type, tread depth, connection points — are locked in before fabrication begins.
Selected fabrication work.
Modern Floating Stair, Vancouver
Open-riser steel stair with a clean black finish and coordinated railing details.
Commercial Stair and Railing Package
Code-conscious stair and guard fabrication for a high-traffic commercial interior.
Steel Platform and Access Work
Custom fabricated access steel with practical site installation planning.
Built carefully, remembered clearly.
“The stair became the feature everyone notices first. The measurements were careful, the finish is clean, and the installation crew treated the house with respect.”
Custom mono stringer staircase, Vancouver
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Custom staircase FAQ.
The questions Metro Vancouver homeowners ask before a stair project starts.
How much does a custom staircase cost in Vancouver?
In Metro Vancouver, a residential custom metal staircase typically costs $18,000–$55,000 installed. Mono stringer stairs run $18,000–$32,000 for a standard flight. Feature floating or cantilevered stairs with glass or cable railings run $32,000–$58,000. Curved or helical sculptural stairs start around $60,000. Railing type, tread material, finish, and site access all move the number.
What is a mono stringer staircase?
A mono stringer staircase uses a single central structural beam — typically an HSS rectangular tube — to carry the treads from beneath. Treads cantilever equally to either side of the spine, creating open risers and a light visual profile with no side stringers.
Do I need a building permit for a new staircase in Vancouver?
Usually yes. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and most Metro Vancouver municipalities require a building permit for a new or altered staircase whenever the opening, framing, or load path is modified. A Schedule B engineer's letter is also required for custom geometry including mono stringer, floating, and cantilevered stairs.
How long does custom staircase installation take in Vancouver?
A residential custom steel staircase takes 8–14 weeks from signed contract to installation. Phases: site measurement and shop drawings (1–2 weeks), engineer review (1–2 weeks), shop fabrication (3–5 weeks), finish (1 week), and installation (2–4 days). Commercial stair packages run 12–20 weeks.
More questions answered in the full staircase FAQ — cost, permits, engineering, finish, and timeline.
Ready to plan a stair or metalwork package?
Send drawings, photos, or a rough scope and we will help define the practical next step.