Precision floating stair engineering, built exclusively for Palm Beach.
Palm Beach Floating Stairs was founded on a single conviction: floating staircase engineering deserves its own dedicated firm — not a side service offered by a general contractor who installed three last year.
Why Palm Beach deserves a specialist, not a generalist.
We recognized early that general contractors frequently lacked the specific expertise required for cantilevered floating stair systems — leading to structural failures, code violations, and expensive remediation work in high-end Palm Beach residences. The hidden steel core calculations, wall reinforcement requirements, and Palm Beach County permit documentation are all distinct disciplines that demand dedicated focus.
By focusing exclusively on floating stair technology, we developed proprietary installation protocols that prioritize safety, long-term durability, and aesthetic precision. Our team includes licensed structural engineers, certified welders trained on CNC laser-cut steel systems, and interior design consultants who collaborate to ensure every staircase serves as both a load-bearing structure and a centerpiece for luxury interiors.
Palm Beach's coastal environment adds complexity that most contractors underestimate. Salt air corrodes standard steel hardware within years. Humidity cycles cause wood to expand and contract in ways that poorly designed tread mounts cannot accommodate. We engineer around these realities from the initial load calculation forward.
Every stringer profile is CNC laser-cut to sub-millimeter tolerances, then TIG-welded and dry-fit in our facility before delivery. This ensures field installation is a placement exercise — not a correction session.
What we stand for.
Structural Precision First
Every aesthetic decision is downstream of engineering. We calculate load paths, shear forces, and anchor ratings before a single design line is drawn. Safety is not a feature — it is the baseline.
Palm Beach Expertise
Deep knowledge of Palm Beach County building codes, coastal corrosion requirements, and permit workflow. We've been through this process hundreds of times — that experience protects your timeline.
Bespoke to Each Property
No two projects are identical. We engineer each staircase to the specific geometry, material palette, load conditions, and aesthetic vision of your property. No template systems.
Contractual Accountability
Our on-time completion guarantee includes financial penalties. We put money on the line to prove we mean it. Every commitment we make is documented and enforceable.
Long-Term Support
Annual safety inspections, anchor re-torquing, and priority repair scheduling. Our relationship doesn't end at project closeout — it extends for the life of your staircase.
Full Transparency
Every load calculation, material certification, cost estimate, and schedule change is documented and shared with you. You are a stakeholder, not a spectator.
From first consultation to final inspection.
Site Assessment & Structural Review
We conduct a field measurement of every wall, floor, and ceiling interface the staircase will interact with. Existing structural conditions — stud layout, concrete slab thickness, and load-bearing wall capacity — are documented before engineering begins.
Engineering, Calculations & 3D Design
Our licensed structural engineer produces load calculations, deflection analyses, and connection details that meet Palm Beach County code. Our design team develops 3D renderings so you can approve layout and materials before fabrication.
Permit Submission & Approval
We prepare and submit the full permit package — stamped drawings, structural calculations, and material specifications — to Palm Beach County. We track review status and respond to reviewer comments directly.
CNC Fabrication & Quality Control
Steel stringers are CNC laser-cut and TIG-welded in our facility. Each hollow beam is dry-fit and inspected for dimensional accuracy. Wood treads are precision-cut and pre-finished. Every component is labeled and staged in sequence before shipping.
Installation & Anchoring
Certified installers execute the mounting process using epoxy-set anchors, concealed hardware, and hidden steel cores. We protect surrounding finishes and verify plumb, level, and rise/run consistency at every tread.
Final Inspection & Handoff
We coordinate the final building inspection, perform a quality walkthrough, and resolve all punch-list items before handoff. You receive full documentation for your property records.
Licensed, certified, and accountable.
Ready to meet the team?
Schedule a free in-home consultation with our structural engineer. We assess your space, review material options, and deliver a full engineering proposal within 48 hours.