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Custom steel staircase with diamond plate treads in Durban

Vortex SteelGuide

Modern steel staircases: what to specify

A practical checklist before you order residential or commercial steel stairs in Durban.

Steel staircases deliver strength in compact footprints — perfect for outdoor passages, lofts and commercial access. Use this checklist with Vortex Steel Welders.

1. Rise, going and headroom

Accurate site measure prevents trip hazards. We calculate tread dimensions to suit your floor-to-floor height and available run length.

2. Tread type

  • Diamond / checker plate for outdoor anti-slip
  • Open bar treads for drainage
  • Closed treads for indoor architectural looks

3. Handrails and balustrades

Pair stairs with matching steel balustrades — round handrails and vertical balusters remain the most requested combination.

On-site steel fabrication including balustrade work

4. Finish for KZN weather

Outdoor stairs need primers and topcoats suited to humidity. See our rust prevention guide.

Order your staircase

Typical lead time is 2–4 weeks after measure. View staircase services or get a free quote on 083 791 5151.

Service areas

Suburbs & service areas across eThekwini

Vortex Steel Welders fabricates and installs across Greater Durban — from the beachfront and Berea belt to the Bluff, Chatsworth, Phoenix, Pinetown, Umhlanga and the Highway.

Workshop location

91 Somtseu Rd, Durban, 4001

Visit us or book an on-site measure anywhere in eThekwini.

Request a free quote from Vortex Steel Welders

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