When a railing is past repair, or there was never one at all, a new railing is usually measured on site, fabricated in a shop and installed in a second visit. The style is up to you: plain pickets to match a 1950s ranch, twisted pickets and scrolls for a 1920s brick bungalow, or clean horizontal bars for a renovated house.
What people call about
- Old railing too far gone to repair
- Steps or porch that never had a railing
- Replacing wood or aluminum with iron
- Matching a neighbor's or the original style
- Railing for a new porch or new steps
- Commercial or multi-unit entry railings
Repair, rebuild or replace
A pro measures the steps and anchoring, and talks style and finish.
The railing is built in a shop, often with a wait in busy seasons.
Anchored to steps, masonry or framing, then finished.
What the pro will want to know
- Where is it going, and how many steps or feet?
- What style do you want (see the field guide on the home page)?
- Do you already have a permit, or know if you need one?
- Is there a date you need it by?
Questions
How long does a new railing take?
It depends on the shop's backlog and the season. Spring and early summer are busy, which is why many people get quotes in winter. The pro will give you their timing.
Do I need a permit?
Some St. Louis-area cities require one for new exterior railings or stairs, and historic districts may review exterior changes. Check with your city; the pro can tell you what they usually see.
The quickest way
Call the railing line
(314) 673-1016 Call now- Where the railing is and what it's attached to
- What's loose, rusted or broken
- Roughly how many steps or feet
- Photos, if you can text them later
You'll reach our referral line, or a local railing pro we route calls to. No charge for the referral.
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