Spiral staircase

 Has anyone installed one in their property in Spain?  Was it a kit or ready made?  Self or builder installed?  Cost?  Any info. greatly appreciated as we're thinking of getting one.  Thanks,  Donna 

 Hi Donna

Yes, we have installed a spiral

It is a lengthy process!

First you must employ an architect, who will tell you firstly if it is possible

Without knowing exactly where you intend installing it, it is hard to give you the right advice.

Ours was an internal construction, going from our lounge, through the ceiling, entering our solarium above.

We employed a Spanish builder who had worked on the construction of our building, so he knew what he was doing!

We bought a kit form spiral from a Spanish builders supplier, but it would have been much cheaper to buy the same spiral via a UK company and have it delivered in Spain (You live & learn!)

If your architect gives the go ahead, you will pay to have plans drawn up

these will the be submitted to the Town Hall for approval

If you are on a community, you will need to inform them of your plans, also you will need permission from your nearest neighbour that it could affect.

If the Town Hall approves your plan, they will ask for a returnable warranty and provide you with a building licence.

Then the work can start.

This warranty money will only be returned after the work is done and the architect has inspected the work.

They will then put a certificate to the town hall to say the work has been done to plan and no damage to communial property has been caused.

If these criteria are not met, then the town Hall can keep your money to pay compensation to your community or your neighbour.

As for cost, its not cheap, don't think you can do it for 1 or 2 thousand Euro.

I have a breakdown somewhere, so would have to dig it out if you need further info.

hope this helps.

 That's really helpful.  Thank you so much. If it isn't being too personal, maybe you could PM me with the exact cost?

 Hi Donna

I think I have the costs here in the UK, hidden away amongst my general cluttered filing system!

If not here, they will be in Spain.

Give me a couple of days to hunt them out, if they are here, I will PM you.

If they are in Spain, we go on 21st Aug, so will get them to you then!

 Thank you so much.  Don't forget your factor 50 sun tan stuff; it was 43 in Murcia yesterday!!

Hi Donna,

I know its a while since you were asking about spiral staircases in Spain but ... we are looking into getting one and wondered if you have any advice as to (if you went ahead and installed one that is)--  where you got it from cost etc  ..

We live near Hurcal Overa, and would idealy like a wooden stair case.

Thanks

Hi Donna,

I know its a while since you were asking about spiral staircases in Spain but ... we are looking into getting one and wondered if you have any advice as to (if you went ahead and installed one that is)--  where you got it from cost etc  ..

We live near Hurcal Overa, and would idealy like a wooden stair case.

Thanks