Completed floating staircase with open risers and hidden supports

Custom Floating Stair Installation in Jacksonville, FL

Cantilevered stair systems built to your site's exact dimensions and Duval County code — engineered in-house, fabricated to field measurements.

At Jacksonville Floating Stairs , every floating stair project starts the same way: we visit your property, take field measurements, and assess the wall framing before a single design decision is made.

Jacksonville homes vary significantly — from Riverside craftsman bungalows with old-growth framing to new-construction two-stories in St. Johns County with steel stud walls. We've worked in both, and the engineering approach changes with the structure. We don't use catalog solutions. Every staircase is calculated for the specific wall, floor system, and load conditions of your home.

Florida's subtropical climate is hard on cantilevered systems that weren't built for it. Wood treads expand and contract with humidity cycles. Steel hardware corrodes near the coast. We spec materials for the actual environment — not for a showroom in a climate-controlled city. Every tread finish, every anchor spec, and every sealant choice is matched to how Northeast Florida weather actually behaves.

Duval County plan review is particular about cantilevered stair documentation. We've been through that process enough times to know what inspectors look for and what causes revision requests. Our permit packages include stamped structural drawings, load calculations, and connection details. Projects move through plan review faster because we don't leave gaps in the documentation.

We handle everything from concept through permit closeout. You won't be coordinating between a designer, a fabricator, and a separate engineer. It's one team, one set of drawings, and one point of contact from start to finish.

Completed floating staircase with open risers and hidden supports

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Deposit required before scheduling the site visit. We scope the structure and next engineering steps after the consultation.

  • ✓ Licensed & Insured
  • ✓ Duval County Permit-Ready Documentation
  • ✓ On-Time Completion Guarantee
  • ✓ Deposit-Based Site Consultation

How We Deliver Custom Floating Stair Installation

Floating stair installation in progress with tread alignment underway
01
Field Assessment & Wall Framing Review
We visit the site, take precise measurements, and assess the existing wall structure before any design work begins. This determines what's structurally possible.
02
Structural Engineering & Permit Package
We produce load calculations, connection details, and stamped structural drawings for Duval County plan review. No gaps, no revision requests.
03
In-House Fabrication to Field Dimensions
Steel stringers, tread blanks, and hardware are cut and fabricated to your actual field measurements — not nominal catalog dimensions.
04
Installation & Epoxy Anchor Setting
Anchors are set with structural epoxy, torqued to spec, and verified before treads are placed. We don't rush the anchor cure window.
05
Final Inspection & Permit Closeout
We coordinate the inspector visit and handle any closeout documentation. You get a finished stair and a closed permit — not a project that sits open.
Project details

What we solve before fabrication starts

A floating stair project usually looks simple in a rendering and complicated the moment the walls are open. We check framing depth, bearing conditions, stair width, railing geometry, and how the finished treads will meet adjacent flooring before steel is cut.

That front-end work matters in Jacksonville remodels because the framing you uncover rarely matches the drawings. Older homes in Riverside, Avondale, and San Marco often need blocking, reinforcement, or a different attachment strategy than the one the design assumed at first glance.

Included in the planning
  • Site-specific stair width, rise, and run verification
  • Wall reinforcement planning before finish materials go back on
  • Coordination between engineering, fabrication, and final install

Custom Floating Stair Installation — FAQ

What does a custom floating staircase cost in Jacksonville?
Cost depends on material selection, tread count, structural complexity, and whether wall reinforcement is needed. Most residential projects range from $18,000 to $55,000 including engineering, fabrication, and installation. We provide itemized proposals — no vague estimates.
Do floating stairs require a permit in Duval County?
Yes. Any structural stair modification in Duval County requires a building permit with stamped engineering drawings. We prepare the full permit package and coordinate with the building department so you don't have to manage that process yourself.
How do Jacksonville's humidity and salt air affect floating stairs?
Humidity causes wood treads to expand and contract seasonally. Salt air near Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach accelerates hardware corrosion. We spec stainless hardware, sealed finishes, and acclimated lumber that account for these conditions before installation.
Can floating stairs be added to a home with wood-frame walls?
Yes. Wood-frame walls are common in Jacksonville's older neighborhoods like Riverside and Avondale. We assess stud spacing, blocking, and load capacity, then add reinforcement where needed. The wall is prepared for cantilever loads before any stringer is anchored.
How long does the full installation process take?
From initial consultation to permit closeout, most projects run 6 to 10 weeks. Permitting typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. Fabrication runs 2 to 4 weeks. Installation is usually 3 to 7 days depending on scope. We provide a milestone schedule before work starts.

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Deposit-backed consultation. Engineering proposal within 72 hours. No vague estimates.