Metal Hand Rails

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  • Handrails for Front Steps

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    Aug 8, 2023

    The front steps our home have recently been replaced and we need to have two new handrails installed. Our preference is for metal rather than wooden ones as they are more appropriate for the design of the house. We would appreciate recommendations from those who have had a good experience with a metal worker or company who specializes in such a project. Many thanks.

    Aug 8, 2023

    Jill Turman of Bella Ironworks in Alameda is who you want. We worked w her to create and install a metal handrail on the front steps of our 1920 Craftsman and we’re so happy with the result. Working with Jill was also easy. We appreciated her knowledge, advice and skill. You won’t be disappointed. Feel free to msg me if you’d like pics of what she created. 

    Aug 9, 2023

    I used Mr. Handrail when I redid my front yard and steps last year (they were recommended by my landscape designer who'd worked with them frequently).  They were easy to work with and I'm happy with the results.  https://www.mrhandrail.com/

    Aug 9, 2023

    We had a good experience with Leopoldo

    Leopoldo Villanueva
    Business Owner
    email: info [at] resoluteiw.com (info[at]resoluteiw[dot]com)
    phone: (510) 265-9561
    website: resoluteiw.com

    Aug 9, 2023

    I had a wonderful experience working with 

    L Baker Fabricators
    1507 Second St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    Phone: (510) 525-6079

    Larry created a beautiful handrail for my front steps. He is a true craftsman, a great listener, and offered me a variety of options that harmonized with the style of my classic Berkeley bungalow. His pricing was also very fair.

    Aug 10, 2023

  • Contractor for Metal Railing

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    Jul 19, 2021

    We need to replace the metal railing around our front porch and down the adjacent stairs.  The whole thing is about 21 linear feet.  Can anyone recommend someone who does this?  This will also require repair to the bricks where the railing attaches to the floor.   Also would appreciate guesstimates for what this should cost.  Thank you.

    Jul 19, 2021

    You should go to the website at mrhandrail.com and look at the wide variety of styles of metal handrails they offer. I have hired the company for several installations and they have always provided excellent service and quality of their work. I am not sure if they would repair the bricks but you should inquire.

    Jul 21, 2021

  • Iron railing contractor

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    Jan 1, 2018

    I had a deck railing fabricated and installed 13 yrs ago.  Within 2 yrs, the powder coating on it failed and the fabricator/installer was no longer in business.  I am now looking for someone to replace these.  Have you had any outdoor iron work done and it has lasted? Would love to get some recommendations.

    Jan 1, 2018

    we just had fernando romero from universal ornamental iron works install several new railings, and were very happy with his quality, price and timing. he's easy to work with too. http://universalironbayarea.com/

    Jan 3, 2018

    You might want to consider removing the railings and taking them to a body shop to be repainted. 

    Jan 3, 2018

    We had exterior iron handrails added to an apartment building by Reed Brothers on Telegraph, and they've held up great so far - more than 5 years.  They were reasonably priced, they donate to our elementary school, and were nice to work with.  I recommend them.

    Jan 3, 2018

    We used "Mr. Handrail" for ours.  It's been 4 years and it still looks great. Also, they did a very nice design that picked up some of the architectural features of the house.  

    Jan 4, 2018

  • Need Installer for Stainless Handrails for Interior Stairs

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    Jan 31, 2017

    We are seeking advice on obtaining stainless handrails for our interior stairs. Does anyone know of a good company that can provide and install such? Or perhaps a contractor who knows how to do such? Any advice would be appreciated. We made it through our kids growing up in the house without stair handrails, but those of us getting older may not do as well as the younger set...

    Thanks,

    Jan 31, 2017

    If your handrails need to be custom made, I can recommend you call the good folks at Architectural Metalsmiths. Their website is: www.architecturalmetalsmiths.com and phone number is:510-318-4664. Friends of mine as well as I have hired them to design, craft, and install railings for the front steps of our respective houses. Solid and attractive.

    Feb 1, 2017

  • Wrought iron stair railing recommendation?

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    Oct 22, 2016

    Looking for an iron works company recommendation --- a place that manufactures wrought iron stair railings.  Thanks in advance.

    Oct 22, 2016

    We used Mr. Handrail. They did the design and manufacture. We were very happy with the result.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Granite Expo has a great metal shop. Just go to their website (http://www.thegraniteexpo.com/) and click on the Metal tab. They will make anything you want.

    Oct 26, 2016

    This might sound weird, but Reed Brothers Security did one for us inside our house for the top of the stairs at the landing and it looks really nice and they do quality work.

    Oct 26, 2016

    For artistic and creative railings (and other items) contact the fellows at architecturalmetalsmiths.com and look at their portfolio. A friend of ours hired them for a front stair railing and was very pleased with their work. Excellent but pricey. For a less expensive project contact Reed Bros. Security on Telegraph Ave in Oakland. They can make one to your design and/or dimensions which is more straightforward but not as costly. 510-652-2477.

    Oct 26, 2016

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Wrought iron stair railing

Feb 2007

We need someone who can help us design and create a couple of stair railings and a banister railing. Does anyone have a referral? Thank you.

I used Universal Ornamental Iron Works to put in hand and stair railings in the front of my old craftsman style home in 2004. They did a great job for a reasonable price- looks like the railing was part of the original design of house rather than added on years later. Their phone is 510.278.2990. I think they are in Hayward. Good lluck

Sept 2004

I need to have a decorative iron stair railing built for the concrete steps that are part of the pathway to my front porch. I haven't found any recommendations on the website for metal fencing. Can anyone recommend a company or individual specializing in this type of work, especially small jobs? Thanks very much! Nancy

To Nancy who was looking for someone for her iron stair railing.. We were very happy with Serratos Iron Works Co, located at 927 76th Ave, Oakland. We worked with Louis, 510-636-9227 Dan

March 2004

We've had a great experience with Serratos Iron Works. They made the railings (and gate, posts and pickets...) for our new deck, and they also made us new handrails for the stairs inside our home. They were fast and super nice. Their price was also excellent! Serratos Iron Works, 923 76th Ave, Oakland, 510-636-9227 Dan

Nov 2002

We need to find wrought iron hand railings for interior stairways -- does anyone know where we can find them or find someone who makes them? My contractor says that these need to be custom-made (I haven't found any in any home improvement stores) and our job is too small (only 2 stair cases) to interest any of the ironworkers who would make them. Any suggestions? Thanks. SMB

We just had a wrought iron stair railing installed by Tim Cisneros, an architectural blacksmith in Oakland. You can see it on his website, www.theforgeworks.com under ''Residence Railing, Albany, CA 10/25/02.'' It was a small job--just the stairs from our first floor to the second (about 16 feet), and we enjoyed working with him. The work was neat, on time, and precisely done. You might give him a call. 510.763.1242. R. K.

Mr. Bill Roan Blacksmith Home: 532-5158 is a very talented local blacksmith who can make custom railings for your home. He was a joy to work with. He came to my home and listened to what I needed and then made something even more perfect than I imagined. He also teaches his trade at Hayward CSU. Call him and tell him JM Drew sent you. jmd