Barrie’s growing neighbourhoods, lakeside homes, and legal secondary suites all require safe and code-compliant exterior exits. Art Metal Workshop designs and builds custom egress stairs that meet Ontario Building Code standards while fitting the specific layout of your property.
Whether you’re completing a basement renovation, upgrading a rental unit, or replacing deteriorating exterior stairs, we deliver solutions built for safety, durability, and year-round reliability.
We install egress stairs for:
Legal basement apartments and duplex units
Walkout basements in Allandale, Holly, and Ardagh
Cottages and lakefront homes around Kempenfelt Bay
Commercial emergency exits for retail and office buildings
Older properties needing safe exterior stair upgrades
Barrie homeowners face cold winters, heavy snow, and freeze–thaw cycles. Your egress stairs must be strong, slip-resistant, and built to handle local climate conditions while remaining fully code compliant.
Our egress stair systems provide:
Ontario Building Code–approved rise, run & railing heights
Slip-resistant treads designed for icy and wet conditions
Custom fabrication for tight side yards or sloped lots
Durable metal construction for long-term outdoor performance
Low-maintenance finishes ideal for Barrie’s winter climate
Engineered for maximum strength
Ideal for commercial buildings and high-traffic rental units
Powder-coated or galvanized for rust protection
Lightweight, modern, clean look
Naturally rust-proof
Great option for residential homes and walkouts
Decorative, traditional, and durable
Matches classic homes in older Barrie neighbourhoods
Fully code-compliant designs available
Custom-built staircases designed specifically for your property
Durable metal construction that handles Barrie’s harsh winters
Professional installation ensuring full OBC compliance
Powder-coated or galvanized finishes for long-term rust resistance
Smooth, safe, reliable access for basements and secondary suites
Lifetime warranty on materials and craftsmanship
We install egress stairs across all Barrie neighbourhoods including:
Allandale, Holly, Ardagh, Painswick, East Bayfield, South Barrie, Letitia Heights, and Georgian Drive.
We also service nearby areas such as Innisfil, Midhurst, Essa, and Oro-Medonte.
If you’re just outside these zones, feel free to contact us — we can often accommodate nearby communities.
Yes — legal units must have a proper secondary exit that meets OBC standards.
Absolutely — we use powder-coated or galvanized metal specifically for harsh winter climates.
Yes — we custom-design the landing and frame to suit the grade of your property.
Most installations take one day once fabrication is complete.
Yes — we fabricate and install egress systems for retail, office, and industrial buildings.
