Steel Stairs Fabrication in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Custom Fabrication

Steel Stairs Fabrication

Exterior and interior steel stairs, landings and platforms built to your height and layout, welded solid and finished for the weather.

Steel stairs make sense where wood would rot, where space is tight or where a modern look is wanted. They suit shops, warehouses, decks, cellar entries, mezzanines and hillside homes. Properly built, they last for decades with only light maintenance.

We fabricate stringers, treads, risers, landings and railings from steel, with open or closed treads and non-slip surfaces. Dimensions follow the rise and run of your location, and we note where codes and permits apply. For stairs that carry public traffic, we recommend working from an engineer or code review.

Rise and run done right

Comfortable, safe stairs have even steps. We calculate the stringer layout from your total height so every riser matches and the stairs feel natural.

Tread surfaces

Treads can be diamond plate, perforated grating or steel pans for concrete or wood infill. We choose what gives good grip and drains water.

Foundation and attachment

Stairs need solid support at the top and bottom. We plan footings, base plates and connections to the building to carry the load safely.

Maintaining steel stairs

Steel stairs need an occasional wash, a look at the bottom of the stringers and base plates, and prompt treatment of any rust. Coatings last longer when small chips are repaired quickly.

What is included

  • Site measurements and layout planning
  • Stringer, tread and landing fabrication
  • Railings and guards to match
  • Installation and secure attachment
  • Priming and painting
  • Final check of steps and railings
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: an outdoor staircase with new steel treads, welded stringers and a sturdy handrailBefore: an outdoor staircase with rusted, failing stairsBeforeAfter
Steel stairs. From rusted, failing stairs to new steel treads, welded stringers and a sturdy handrail.
Why it works

What you get with Steel Stairs

Even steps

Rise and run laid out carefully.

Strong stringers

Steel sized for the span and load.

Non-slip treads

Diamond plate or grating.

Landings and platforms

Built to match the stairs.

Solid attachment

Base plates and connections planned.

Codes considered

We point out where rules apply.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call or send photos

    Tell us what is broken or what you want built and send photos if you can. We plan the visit so the truck arrives ready.

  2. 02

    Look and quote

    We see the work, ask about the metal and access and give you a clear written price.

  3. 03

    Schedule

    We agree a day and an arrival window, and call when we are on the way.

  4. 04

    Safe setup and welding

    Work zone cleared, fire watch in place, then careful welding in the right process for the metal.

  5. 05

    Finish and clean-up

    Welds ground, primed and painted, and the area left clean.

  6. 06

    Walk-through and follow-up

    We walk through the finished work with you and note anything to watch.

Questions

Steel Stairs FAQ

Do steel stairs need a permit?

Often. Stairs are regulated, especially for public use, so check with your local building office. We can build to the details they require.

Can steel stairs be used outdoors?

Yes. With proper coatings and drainage, steel stairs handle weather well.

Are steel stairs noisy?

Open steel treads can be loud. Filling pans with concrete or wood, or using rubber pads, reduces noise.

Can you replace my rotted wood stairs with steel?

Yes. We measure, remove the old stairs and fabricate steel to fit the same space.

How do I maintain outdoor steel stairs?

Wash occasionally, touch up chips and check where water can collect, such as base plates and tread edges.

Next step

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