Landscaping — Edmonton & Area
Floating Steps That Make a Statement
Cantilevered concrete and natural stone steps — custom-engineered for Alberta's freeze-thaw cycle, built to anchor your home's curb appeal for decades.
What Are Floating Steps — and Why Do They Look So Good?
Floating steps are cantilevered treads mounted on a structural steel stringer system, creating the impression that each step hovers in mid-air with no visible support beneath. The result is a bold, architectural look that's become one of the most requested features in Edmonton landscaping.
Beyond aesthetics, the system is genuinely more frost-resistant than traditional poured concrete stairs. Because the stringer is anchored to below-grade footings rather than poured as one solid monolithic unit, the assembly can flex slightly with seasonal ground movement instead of cracking under it.
Alberta Outdoor designs and installs floating step systems for front entries, side walkways, deck access, and backyard landscape features — custom-sized to your space and matched to any surface material already on your property.
Why Floating
The Case for Cantilevered Steps
Instant Curb Appeal
Floating steps are the fastest way to transform a plain entry into a statement — before you spend anything on the rest of the yard.
Frost-Rated Engineering
Footings go below the frost line. Steel stringers absorb ground movement. No cracking, no heaving after winter.
Fully Custom Sizing
Rise, run, tread width, and material are chosen for your specific entry and architecture — nothing off-the-shelf.
Material Flexibility
Natural stone, poured concrete, or interlocking — matched to your existing driveway, patio, or facade.
Tread Options
Choose Your Material — We'll Engineer the Rest
Natural Stone Treads
Granite, quartzite, or sandstone slabs set on steel cantilever brackets. Timeless texture, exceptional grip, frost-rated.
Broom Finish Concrete
Poured-in-place concrete with a brushed non-slip finish. Durable, low-maintenance, and custom-formed to any width.
Interlocking Stone
Tumbled pavers or porcelain tile on structural concrete stringers. Matches any patio or driveway surface seamlessly.
Steel & Granite
Powder-coated steel channel with granite slab treads. The most dramatic look — bold lines, architectural precision.
How It Works
Our Installation Process
On-Site Consultation
We assess soil conditions, frost depth, and load requirements. You get a detailed quote with material samples before any work begins.
Custom Design
Rise, run, tread width, and material are engineered to your entry. We handle permits where required.
Excavation & Footings
We dig below Alberta's frost line and pour reinforced concrete footings — the foundation that prevents heaving through winter cycles.
Steel Stringer Fabrication
Hot-dip galvanized or powder-coated steel stringers are welded and set into the footings before the brackets are positioned.
Tread Installation
Stone, concrete, or paver treads are set level, sealed, and inspected for slip resistance.
Site Cleanup & Walkthrough
We haul every scrap, clean the area, and walk you through maintenance. You get a full care guide for Alberta winters.
Project Gallery
Completed Floating Step Projects
Real installations across Edmonton and surrounding communities. Every project is custom-designed for the home and the client.
Why Edmonton Homeowners Choose Alberta Outdoor
- Footings engineered specifically for Alberta's frost depth — not a generic spec.
- All steel work is hot-dip galvanized or powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
- We handle city permits where required — you don't have to chase paperwork.
- Material samples brought to every consultation — no guessing from a screen.
- Fully insured, WCB-covered crew with years of Edmonton residential experience.
- Written warranty on structural components. No fine print.
Common Questions
Common Questions
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