In Alta Vista we installed a black metal stair railing with thin horizontal cable infill along an open staircase in a bright, two-storey entry. A separate black handrail is mounted to the wall side of the stair, and the cable guard keeps the view to the tall windows open.
Whatever material you choose, every fastener and anchor point we use is selected to hold up through repeated Ottawa freeze-thaw cycles, not just a single mild season.
Because a custom railing can be built in wood, aluminum, wrought iron, glass or cable, price depends mainly on which material you choose. Ottawa-area rates run from roughly $60 per linear foot for pressure-treated wood up to $200 or more for frameless glass or decorative ironwork, with your exact number confirmed on the free on-site visit.
Installed prices per linear foot in the Ottawa area, with a real job in each material.
$60 to $150 / linear ft
Wood railings
$85 to $130 / linear ft
Aluminum railings
$90 to $200 / linear ft
Iron and metal railings
$100 to $200 / linear ft
Glass railings $100 to $250 / linear ft
The same installer who measures your railing is the one who builds it.
Every railing we install meets Ontario Building Code guard height and spacing rules.
Wood, aluminum, iron, glass or cable – one quote covers whichever fits your project.
We measure every run, note post spacing and any slope, and walk through material options against your budget.
Metal and glass components are cut and finished off-site; wood is dimensioned to the exact run.
Posts are anchored, panels or pickets are set to the code-required 100 mm sphere spacing, and every joint is checked.
We test every section for rigidity and walk the finished railing with you before we call the job done.
A quick look at other stairs & railings work we handle – every service is listed in the Services menu above.
Glass railings open up a view without giving up safety. We install framed and frameless tempered-glass systems on…
Aluminum is the material we recommend most often for exterior railings in Ottawa, because it doesn't rust, doesn't need…
Wrought iron and welded steel railings suit a heavier, more traditional look than aluminum, and they're built to order…
Wood is still the most common railing material on Ottawa decks and staircases, and it's the one that needs the most…
A sample of the Ottawa-area communities we serve – see the full list in the Service Areas menu.
Recent job: a glass guard with stainless posts at a split-level entry.
Kanata stairs & railings
Recent job: a welded steel picket guard around an open stairwell.
Barrhaven stairs & railings
Recent job: a wood frame stairwell guard with black metal balusters.
Stittsville stairs & railings
Recent job: a black aluminum picket railing around a composite deck.
Riverside South stairs & railingsStill have a question? Call (343) 505-0043 or book a free on-site estimate and we’ll answer it in person.
Most single-run residential railings are measured, fabricated and installed within one to three weeks, depending on material lead times – glass and custom ironwork take longer than aluminum or wood.
Yes. We can match post spacing, baluster style and finish to an existing section so a repair or extension doesn't look mismatched.
It depends on scope – replacing an existing railing in the same location usually doesn't require a permit, but new structural work or a full staircase rebuild may. We'll tell you plainly if your project needs one.
Yes, we install and repair railings for homeowners, property managers and commercial buildings across Ottawa.
Warranty terms for any job are set out in your written quote, job by job – we don't make blanket guarantees on this website, but every quote spells out exactly what's covered.