Flight Pricing
The Cost and Value of Viewrail Floating Stairs
A FLIGHT system is a great investment into your home's style, design, and value. Of course, it's important at the outset of your project to determine costs, budget, and where to prioritize spending.
We break down the value of a FLIGHT system, then give numbers to help you narrow down your options based on budget, style, and design.
The Value of FLIGHT
Why Doing It All in-House Makes a Huge Difference
Sourcing high-quality lumber for treads. Contracting a metal fabricator to weld a steel stringer on-site. Hiring a glazier to cut and install a glass railing. These steps and more have been a standard part of installing custom, high-end floating stairs in a home for years. Viewrail made it a seamless experience, all while keeping things custom.
With Viewrail, the value isn’t just in high-end stairs and railing, it’s in being a single source for the design, engineering, manufacturing, and delivery of those stairs and railing. Everything is made right here in America, and shipped directly to your door.


The 3% Rule
How Much Value Your Stairs Add
A general rule of thumb for stair costs is that Viewrail floating stairs tend to account for around 3% of a home’s market value. For example, in a $10 million home, which prioritizes stairs and railing as a central design feature, the stair and railing system may be valued at approximately $300K. For a $1 million home, more like $30K.
This guideline isn’t a hard and fast rule, and every build or remodel is unique. A central staircase that will help define the look of a home may be valued differently than a stair to the basement. Over the years, however, we’ve found it to be a helpful starting point for budgeting, as you can compare the cost to the potential value of what you’re buying.
A Cut Above
Why Viewrail Leads the Industry
We’re America’s first choice for modern stairs and railing. Here are just a few reasons why:
- Experience: We’ve got over 20,000 projects completed and counting.
- Engineering: Everything we make is thoughtfully engineered for strength and style.
- Premium Materials: We never cut corners or opt for inferior materials in our products.
- Customization: No mass manufacturing here. Every system is custom-built for each customer.
- Forward-Thinking Design: We’re constantly innovating new and established products to stay ahead of the curve.

The Cost of FLIGHT Floating Stairs
Each of Viewrail’s floating stair designs offer a truly distinct look. Each is designed in its own unique way in order to achieve a floating, modern look while remaining extraordinarily safe, durable, and sturdy. Here’s how the costs compare across different configurations and features:
A 9 Foot RunFloor to Floor |
StraightStandard Features |
Switchback or 90°Premium Features |
U-TurnLuxury Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mono | $16,000 | $28,500 | $42,500 |
| Cantilever | $30,500 | $47,000 | $62,500 |
| Stack | $34,000 | $53,000 | $76,500 |
Cost Estimates as of February, 2026
Standard Features
- All: 36” Red Oak Treads, No Finish
- Mono: Signature Cable Railing
- Cantilever, Stack: Vedera Glass
Premium Features
- All: 42” White Oak Treads, Juniper Finish
- Mono: Onyx Rod Infill
- Cantilever, Stack: Vedera Glass
Luxury Features
- Cantilever: 48” Walnut Treads, Clearcoat Finish
- Mono: 54” Walnut treads, Clearcoat Finish
- Stack: 60” Walnut treads, Clearcoat Finish
- All: Vedera Glass
- All: LED-Integrated Treads
The Cost of FLIGHT Spiral
Here’s how the costs compare across different configurations and features:
A 9 Foot RunFloor to Floor |
5-Foot DiameterStandard Features |
7-Foot DiameterPremium Features |
9-Foot DiameterLuxury Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression | $20,000 | $28,000 | $42,000 |
| Bolt-Together | $15,000 | $24,000 | $40,000 |
Cost Estimates as of February, 2026
Standard Features
- Compression: Red Oak Treads, No Finish
- Bolt-Together: Aluminum Pan Treads, Standard Black PC Finish
Premium Features
- Compression: White Oak Treads, Juniper Finish
- Bolt-Together: Aluminum Pan Treads with Hard Maple Top, Jet Black PC Finish
Luxury Features
- Compression: Walnut Treads, Clearcoat Finish, LED-Integrated Treads
- Bolt-Together: Aluminum Pan Treads with Walnut Top, LED-Integrated Treads, Jet Black PC Finish

What’s Included in the Total Project Cost?
What you get with a Viewrail floating stair quote:
- Design
- Engineering
- Delivery
- Lumber
- Steel
- Powder coating
- Stains
- Finishes
- Railing
Done separately, through different suppliers and subcontractors, these costs often far exceed what we can do in-house. With Viewrail, we design, engineer, manufacture, and ship it all ourselves, which means you deal with a single point of contact for a single project.
Example Pricing
While base pricing is helpful, there’s a wide range of projects and costs when it comes to FLIGHT stairs. It’s helpful to look at some specific projects, to give a sense of what we can do, and the associated costs.
Let’s take a look at a few examples:
FLIGHT Mono with Cable Railing
Price Estimate: $30K–$42K*
FLIGHT Type: Mono
FLIGHT Shape: Switchback
Floor to Floor: 139 Inches
Tread Width: 48 Inches
Stringer Material: Steel 6×8
Stringer Finish: Standard (Black)
Wood Material: White Oak
Wood Finish: Clearcoat
Railing Type: Onyx Rod
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
*Estimate as of February, 2026, before shipping and taxes


FLIGHT Stack with Glass Railing
Price Estimate: $50K–$64K*
FLIGHT Type: Stack
FLIGHT Shape: 90
Floor to Floor: 150 Inches
Tread Width: 42 Inches
Stringer Material: Steel 6×8
Stringer Finish: Standard (Black)
Wood Material: White Oak
Wood Finish: Beige
Railing Type: Glass
Mounting Type: Vedera
*Estimate as of February, 2026, before shipping and taxes
FLIGHT Cantilever with Glass Railing
Price Estimate: $60K–$72K*
FLIGHT Type: Cantilever
FLIGHT Shape: U
Floor to Floor: 144 Inches
Tread Width: 36 Inches
Stringer Material: Steel 6×8
Stringer Finish: Standard (Black)
Wood Material: White Oak
Wood Finish: Custom Stain Match
Railing Type: Glass
Mounting Type: Vedera
*Estimate as of February, 2026, before shipping and taxes


FLIGHT Spiral with Rod Railing
Price Estimate: $24K–$28K*
FLIGHT Type: Spiral
FLIGHT Shape: Spiral
Floor to Floor: 112 Inches
Radius: 30 Inches
Rotation: 360 Degrees
Stringer Material: Steel
Stringer Finish: Standard (Black)
Wood Material: Hard Maple
Wood Finish: Clearcoat
Railing Type: Endurance Rod Railing
Mounting Type: Structurally Integrated
Include LEDs: Yes
*Estimate as of February, 2026, before shipping and taxes