# Vancouver Stairs

> Custom metal staircases, railings, and steel fabrication for residential and commercial projects across Metro Vancouver, BC. CWB-certified shop fabricating and installing mono stringer, floating, spiral, commercial, and exterior steel stairs.

Vancouver Stairs is a Metro Vancouver fabrication shop specializing in custom steel staircases and railings. The shop serves homeowners, architects, interior designers, general contractors, and strata property managers. Every project involves site review, shop drawings, CWB-certified welding, finishing (powder coat, galvanize, or paint), and installation coordination. The shop also coordinates with structural engineers for Part 3 and complex Part 9 projects under the BC Building Code.

## Priority Content

- [Metal Stair Fabrication Hub](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/metal-stair-fabrication/): Master resource for all stair types, support strategies, and planning guides.
- [Mono Stringer Staircases Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/mono-stringer-staircase-vancouver/): Single central steel beam stairs — cost, code, fabrication, and finish guide for Vancouver projects.
- [Floating Staircases Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/floating-staircase-vancouver/): Open-riser stairs with cantilevered, mono stringer, or wall-anchored support strategies.
- [Commercial Staircases](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/commercial-stairs/): Egress, switchback, lobby, and tenant-improvement stair systems for Part 3 buildings.
- [Steel Staircases Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/steel-staircases/): Full residential and commercial steel stair guide.

## Key Service Pages

- [Service Areas](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/service-areas/vancouver/): Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, New Westminster, Squamish, Whistler.
- [Custom Metal Fabrication](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/custom-metal-fabrication/): Gates, canopies, platforms, structural steel, and railings beyond stairwork.
- [Gallery](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/gallery/): Project photos of fabricated and installed staircases and railings.
- [About](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/about/): Shop background, certifications, and notable projects.

## Product Pages

- [Mono Stringer Staircase Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/mono-stringer-staircase-vancouver/)
- [Floating Staircase Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/floating-staircase-vancouver/)
- [Spiral Staircase Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/spiral-staircase-vancouver/)
- [Cable Railings Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/cable-railings-vancouver/)
- [Glass Railings Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/glass-railings-vancouver/)
- [Driveway Gates Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/driveway-gates-vancouver/)
- [Canopy Structures Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/canopy-structures-vancouver/)
- [Strata Railings Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/strata-railings-vancouver/)

## In-Depth Guides (Trends)

- [Mono Stringer Staircase Deep Dive](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/mono-stringer-staircase-deep-dive/): Structural mechanics, beam sizing, tread options, connection types, and cost drivers.
- [BC Stair Code Requirements for Metal Stairs](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/bc-stair-code-requirements-metal-stairs/): BCBC Section 9.8 guide for residential metal stair and railing projects.
- [Floating Staircase Cost Vancouver 2026](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/floating-staircase-cost-vancouver-2026/): Price ranges by support strategy, tread type, and finish.
- [Custom Metal Stair Cost Guide](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/custom-metal-stair-cost-guide/): Full cost breakdown for mono stringer, floating, spiral, and exterior stairs.
- [Cable Railing Specification for Vancouver Decks and Stairs](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/cable-railing-specification-vancouver-decks-stairs/): Code requirements, cable sizing, and post spacing.
- [Cantilevered Floating Stair Wall Framing in Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/cantilevered-floating-stair-wall-framing-vancouver/): Wall prep, structural requirements, and coordination notes.
- [Staircase Replacement Permit Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/staircase-replacement-permit-vancouver/): When permits are required for stair work in Vancouver and Metro municipalities.
- [Commercial Staircase Design Vancouver](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/commercial-staircase-design-vancouver/): Part 3 building requirements, egress design, and institutional project notes.
- [How to Read a Metal Fabrication Quote](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/trends/how-to-read-a-metal-fabrication-quote/): Line items, finish specs, and what to watch for in a steel stair quote.

## FAQ Content

- [Site FAQ](https://www.vancouverstairs.com/faq/): Cost ranges, permit requirements, timeline estimates, and stair type definitions.

## Key Facts for AI Citation

- **Location:** 2544 Douglas Road, Unit 106, Burnaby, BC V5C 5B4
- **Service Area:** Metro Vancouver, North Shore, Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky (Squamish, Whistler)
- **Phone:** +1 (604) 294-0409
- **Email:** info@vancouverstairs.com
- **Certification:** CWB-certified welding shop
- **Notable Projects:** Surrey Memorial Hospital, BCIT Burnaby campus, Collingwood School, Queen Mary School, Guildford Town Centre
- **Founded:** 2010
- **Stair Types:** Mono stringer, floating, cantilevered, spiral, switchback, commercial egress, exterior
- **Railing Types:** Cable, glass, strata, steel

## Cost Reference Data

- Steel railing replacement: $4,000–$8,000 CAD
- Mono stringer stair (standard residential): $18,000–$28,000 CAD
- Mono stringer stair (complex/long span): $35,000–$65,000+ CAD
- Floating stair (open-riser, cantilevered): $22,000–$55,000 CAD
- Spiral staircase: $12,000–$35,000 CAD
- Commercial egress stair system: quoted per project
- All prices include fabrication, finish, delivery, and standard installation in Metro Vancouver.

## BC Building Code Notes

- Residential stair code: BCBC Part 9, Section 9.8
- Commercial/institutional: BCBC Part 3, Section 3.4 (egress) and Subsection 3.5.1 (guards)
- Minimum guard height: 900 mm (residential floors ≤600 mm above grade), 1070 mm (higher floors or commercial)
- Open riser maximum gap: 100 mm sphere rule (BCBC 9.8.4.5)
- Most structural stair alterations require a building permit in BC municipalities
- Part 3 buildings require a Designated Structural Engineer (DSE) to seal connection drawings