Deck stairs
Deck Stairs and Steps in Toronto and the GTA
Safe, even steps that match your deck. Wide box steps, standard stairs with railings, and landings that stay put through winter.
Stair options
Steps that fit the deck and the yard
Box steps
Wide, framed steps that wrap part of the deck. Great for low decks and seating.
Standard stairs
Stringers with treads and risers, sized for a comfortable walk up and down.
Stairs with landings
Breaks up a tall run and lets stairs turn around a corner of the yard.
Lit stairs
Low-voltage riser or post lights for safer steps after dark.
Built right
What makes stairs safe and comfortable
- Even risers and treads from top to bottom
- Stringers spaced for the tread material, tighter for composite
- Handrails and guards where the code calls for them
- A solid landing at the bottom that won't sink or heave
See a real project
Two-level pressure-treated deck, about 700 sq ft, Markham
About 700 sq ft of pressure-treated deck over two levels: a raised upper deck off the house stepping down to a large lower deck, with wide stairs, wood picket railings, skirting and access doors below.
Deck stair questions
Do deck stairs need a handrail?
Stairs with more than a small number of risers need a handrail under the Ontario Building Code, and open sides at height need guards. We build stairs and rails to the code requirements that apply to your deck.
Can stairs be composite to match my deck?
Yes. Composite treads and riser boards can match your deck boards, with treated or steel framing underneath.
What sits at the bottom of the stairs?
Stairs need a solid landing that won't sink or heave. That can be concrete pads, pavers on a compacted base or a footing, depending on the site.
Can you widen my existing stairs?
Usually. Wider stairs often mean new stringers and railings, and sometimes a change to the deck opening. We'll look at the frame before quoting.
Need new stairs?
Send a photo of the deck and where you want the steps to land.