If you’re considering a custom spiral staircase, you’re probably asking yourself a few important questions. Will it save space? Is it durable enough for Florida’s coastal climate? Should I choose a custom-built staircase or buy a prefabricated kit?

After fabricating and installing custom spiral staircases throughout Southwest Florida, we’ve learned that every project is unique. A spiral staircase isn’t simply another way to move between floors- it can completely transform how you use your home.

A Recent Project: Rooftop Spiral Staircase in Englewood, Florida

Recently, APG Welding completed the fabrication and installation of a custom aluminum spiral staircase for a beautiful home in Englewood, just steps from the beach.

The homeowners wanted convenient access to their fourth-floor rooftop deck, but they didn’t want a traditional staircase taking up valuable outdoor living space. A spiral staircase was the perfect solution.

Because of its compact footprint, it provided rooftop access while preserving more usable patio space below.

The staircase was custom fabricated from 100% aluminum and finished in a beautiful bronze powder coat, complementing the home’s modern architecture while providing exceptional durability in Florida’s harsh salt-air environment.

Watching the crane carefully lift the staircase into place was one of the highlights of the project, but seeing the finished staircase become part of the home was even more rewarding.

Why I Would Always Choose Aluminum for a Coastal Home

People often ask which material we recommend for homes near the beach. My answer is simple. Aluminum. I’ve personally seen how well powder-coated aluminum holds up in Florida’s coastal environment. Homes near the Guld are constantly exposed to:

• Salt Air

• High Humidity

• Intense Sunlight

• Heavy Rain

• Tropical Storms

Over the years, I’ve watched properly powder-coated aluminum continue looking almost exactly like it did on the day it was installed. If this were my own home, I wouldn’t hesitate to choose aluminum. It’s one of the best long-term investments a homeowner can make for an exterior staircase.

Where Spiral Staircases

Make the Biggest Impact

Rooftop Decks

A spiral staircase gives homeowners easy rooftop access while using very little space. Instead of sacrificing a large section of your patio or deck for a traditional staircase, a spiral staircase keeps the outdoor living area open.

Observation Decks

If your goal s maximizing the view, a spiral staircase provides access without dominating the space.

Beach Homes

Many coastal homes require access between outdoor living areas. Because aluminum performs so well near the water, spiral staircases are an excellent choice for beachfront properties.

Every Spiral Staircase

We Build is Custom

One of the biggest differences between APG Welding and many spiral stair suppliers is that we don’t install prefabricated kits.

Every staircase is custom built specifically for the home.

1. Measure

   We visit the property and take precise field measurements.

2. Fabricate

   We fabricate every staircase in house with precision.

3. Install

   Our team professionally installs it ourselves.

That means one company handles the project from beginning to end. Because every staircase is designed specifically for the space, the finished result fells like it was always meant to be part of the home.

Custom vs. Prefabricated Stair Kits

Custom Spiral Staircase

(APG Welding) :

-Built specifically for your home

-Professionally measured on-site

-Fabricated in-house

-Professionally installed

-Custom powder coat colors

-Designed around your architecture

Prefabricated

Stair Kit :

-Built to standard sizes

-Homeowner adapts the space

-Mass produced

-Often homeowner installed

-Limited finish options

-One-size-fits most approach

What Affects the Cost?

Every staircase is different. From my experience, the two biggest factors that affect cost are:

Height

The taller the staircase, the more material, fabrication, and installation time required.

Diameter

A larger diameter creates more comfortable staircase while also increasing material requirements and fabrication complexity.

Every project is unique, which is why custom measurements are so important.

What Can Be Customized?

Homeowners can customize:

• Powder coat color

• Staircase diameter

• Overall height

• Landing configuration

• Direction of the spiral (clockwise or counterclockwise)

Renderings and drawings can only tell part of the story. Once the staircase is installed, homeowners often realize how dramatically it improves the appearance of their home.

Would I Install One at My Own Home?

Absolutely. If my home had a rooftop deck, I would install a custom aluminum spiral staircase without hesitation.

It provides valuable outdoor space below and offers outstanding durability for Florida’s coastal climate.

A spiral staircase isn’t simply a connection between two levels. It’s part of how you’ll experience your home every day. When it’s designed around the way you plan to use it, it becomes one of the defining architectural elements of the home.

Project Spotlight

Englewood Rooftop Spiral Staircase

This custom aluminum spiral staircase was designed and built for a beautiful beachfront home in Englewood, Florida.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the process from fabrication to final installation.

01

Precision Fabrication Complete

Every staircase begins with precise measurements on site and fabrication in our shop. Once fully welded and assembled, the staircase is carefully transported for professional powder coating.

02

Bronze Powder Coat Applied

After powder coating, the staircase returns with a beautiful, durable bronze finish that provides superior protection against Florida’s coastal elements.

03

Crane Installation Day

Using a crane, the staircase is carefully lifted into place as one complete assembly. Precise planning and measurements ensure a perfect fit and a smooth installation.

04

The Finished Result

The completed spiral staircase provides easy access to the fourth-floor rooftop deck while maximizing valuable outdoor space below. Built to last and designed to complement the home’s architecture.

Thinking About a Custom Spiral Staircase?

At APG Welding, we design, fabricate, and install custom aluminum spiral staircases for luxury homes throughout Southwest Florida. Contact us today for a free estimate and see how a custom staircase can transform your home.