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An exceptional shore home required double floating helical stairs, to suit the client’s desire of “A stair like nothing else in the world.” There was also a need for a set of double spiral stairs in the back of the house.

One goal of Compass Ironwork is to meet or exceed our clients’ expectations. So instead of providing the standard fare of spiral stairs with exposed treads, we approached it with an outside-the-box thought process. By providing a skirt to hide the ends of the tread, it provided a visual transformation of a much more pristine and spectacular complement to the back of the house. And with the trim detail of the skirt, it seriously heightened the structural integrity of the stairs.

It took months to design and build the smooth horizontal
lines of the railing to transition from angled to level, from one radius to another, creating some serious challenges, but the entire unit was impeccably crafted for generations of enjoyment. To address the harsh salt conditions, the stairs were powder-coated a contemporary silver on stainless steel, providing for years of service with zero maintenance with our super-durable finish.

The installation was an additional challenge as this area was not accessible to equipment, so a special crane setup on the street was required, with a special attachment. After a lot of extra work, it was finally able to hoist the stairs over the house and into their proper place.

See how a custom helical or spiral staircase can improve your home. Contact us today for a consultation.

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We love our front porch railings! They certainly add a lot of beauty to our home and they fit the period of our home. When elderly guests come to visit, it’s always good that they have something strong to hold onto, and they fit perfectly what we were looking for. Thanks to everyone on your team for their artistic work. We are very happy with our final products!

Indiana Cleint

Compass delivered absolutely amazing, high quality product. They are true masters.  I am also pleased with their timely communication and guidance, as we worked through the design and transaction process. 

I would definitely recommend them and work with them again.

Wisconsin Client

What an excellent experience we had with Compass Ironworks!! We have spent four years restoring and remodeling a Pre-Civil War home in North Alabama. We have learned a lot through the process and made more than a few mistakes. But choosing Compass Ironworks was not one of those. From the very first interaction, Amos and his team have been a pleasure to work with. Old homes are quirky! No right angles. No two measurements are precisely the same. So using a company in Pennsylvania was a risk. And we are SO GLAD we took that risk! Absolutely flawless!! The designs, the collaboration, the execution, the QUALITY, the timeline and the finished product were all first class!!! We will absolutely choose Compass again for our next project and recommend them to anyone who asks.

Alabama Designer

The railing is installed and is beautiful … a work of art, to be sure!

My expectations were high and certainly met. I was able to visit the shop and see the railing in progress. It was a thrill to see it then, and very exciting when it arrived at my home.

I have already recommended you to others!

Massachusetts Client
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