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Bespoke Spiral Staircases – Where Art Meets Engineering

Spiral Staircases

Where artistry meets engineering. Our bespoke spiral staircases are designed, crafted and installed to become the centrepiece of your space — combining sculptural beauty with the strength and precision to last. WORK WITH US

A spiral staircase is one of the most elegant ways to move between floors, and one of the smartest when space is tight. By winding around a central column, it delivers a striking architectural feature in a remarkably small footprint. Every staircase we make is tailored to your space, your style and the way you’ll use it — so no two are ever the same.

Designed around you

A staircase should reflect the building it sits in and the people who use it. We work with you to shape every element, from the sweep of the curve to the choice of treads, balustrades and finishes, so the finished piece feels considered rather than off-the-shelf.

Materials and finishes

We work in a range of premium materials, chosen for how they look and how they last:

  • Hardwood treads in oak, beech or ash, for natural warmth and character.
  • Glass balustrades, from postless, handrail-free glass for a clean floating effect, to metal posts and handrails with glass infill for a sharper contrast.
  • Steel in powder-coated colours or stainless-steel finishes, with balustrades that follow the curve using vertical spindles or wire railings.

These can be combined in countless ways — oak treads with a stainless-steel and glass balustrade for a warm, contemporary feel; powder-coated steel with ash treads and wire railings for an industrial look; or beech treads with floating glass and hidden fixings for pure minimalism.

Precision manufacturing

Behind the elegant finish is serious engineering. We pair modern fabrication with traditional hand-finishing to produce staircases that are both structurally sound and beautifully detailed:

  • Laser- and water-cut steel for precise, intricate components with clean edges.
  • Steel bending to create smooth, flowing curves.
  • Glass bending for elegant curved balustrades that follow the staircase’s natural sweep.
  • Hand-finished detailing that brings out the texture and quality of every material.

The result is a staircase built around a smooth, handcrafted central column with concealed fixings — refined to look at, and reassuringly solid to use.

Engineered for safety and built to last

A spiral staircase has to be as safe as it is beautiful. Ours are designed to the relevant UK Building Regulations and to British Standard BS 5395 Part 2, which governs spiral and helical stairs. That means consistent rise and going, secure balustrades and dependable structural strength.

Where you need it, we can specify closed or half risers to remove gaps — safer for children and pets — and non-slip finishes on the treads. Combined with precision-engineered steelwork and a smooth central column, you get a staircase you can rely on for years to come.

Perfect for compact and challenging spaces

Because a spiral staircase turns around a single central point, it fits where a conventional flight simply can’t — lofts, mezzanines, snug corners and awkward layouts. We’ve designed staircases for everything from tight cottage spaces to penthouse apartments and commercial interiors, proving that limited space is no barrier to a real design statement.

Our approach, from first idea to final fitting

With our own in-house survey and design team, we control quality at every stage. We begin with a site survey and a conversation about what you want to achieve, then produce 3D visualisations so you can see your staircase before it’s made. Once the design is right, our workshop manufactures it to exacting tolerances and our installers handle the fit with the same care. With more than 20 years delivering staircase projects across the UK and Europe, we make the whole process straightforward — on time and to budget.

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Spiral staircase FAQs

Spiral staircases are among the most space-efficient designs available, which is why they suit lofts and compact rooms so well. The right diameter depends on how the staircase will be used and the regulations that apply, so we’ll advise on the ideal size during your site survey.

Spiral and helical staircases are covered by British Standard BS 5395 Part 2, alongside the relevant UK Building Regulations (Part K). We design and build every staircase to comply, so you don’t have to worry about the technical detail.

We work in hardwood (oak, beech and ash), glass and perspex, and powder-coated or stainless steel — used individually or combined. We’ll recommend the best mix for your look, budget and setting.

 Yes. We offer weatherproof outdoor spiral staircases built to withstand the UK climate, with finishes and structural systems suited to external use.

Completely. From the curve and diameter to treads, balustrades, colours and finishes, every element is tailored to you — that’s the whole point of a bespoke staircase.

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