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Black wrought-iron handrails with a scroll at the bottom post on white marble rowhouse steps, a row of red-brick rowhouses running down a wet Baltimore street
Baltimore, MD - Stair railings and handrails

Solid railings for rowhouse stoops, porches and every staircase in between

Interior and exterior stair railings installed, replaced and repaired across Baltimore - wood, wrought iron, aluminum, cable and glass, built to the handrail and guard rules in the residential code.

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  • ✓Repair option included
  • ✓Code heights and gaps
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Tell us about the stairs

A quick description is enough to start.

  • A measure on site before any price
  • A written quote: material, length, mounting, labor
  • The repair option quoted alongside replacement
  • Handrail height and baluster gaps checked against the code

Tell us about the stairs

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5 materialsWood, iron, aluminum, cable, glass
Inside and outStaircases, stoops, porches, decks
Repair or replaceFrom one loose post to a full run
Written quotesMeasured on site, no price guessing

Built for Baltimore houses

Marble Steps, Narrow Stairwells, Hundred-Year-Old Iron

Most railing work here is not a blank slate. It starts with what the house already has.

Posts Rusted Into Marble

Rowhouse stoop rails are often set straight into marble or stone. Water sits in the socket, the post rusts at its base, and the whole rail starts to rock.

Steep Stairs, Tight Walls

Rowhouse stairs run hard against a party wall. A wall-mounted handrail or a slimmer baluster often fits where a bulky newel system will not.

Old Iron Worth Matching

Scrollwork on a stoop or porch can often be repaired or copied so the house still matches its row, rather than torn out for a stock rail.

Gaps a Child Fits Through

Older balusters were often spaced wider than today's 4-inch rule, and many stoops never had a handrail. Both come up before a sale or rental inspection.

Services

Every Railing, One Crew

Six kinds of work, each with its own page. Pick the closest — the details get sorted out on site.

Narrow interior staircase with a stained oak handrail, newel post and white balusters beside an exposed red-brick wall

Interior Wood Stair Railings

Oak, maple and paint-grade handrails, balusters and newel posts - new runs or a refresh of a dated staircase.

Read more → Black ornamental wrought-iron stair railing with scroll balusters on white marble rowhouse steps beside a red-brick facade

Wrought Iron & Metal Railings

Ornamental iron and steel railings, made to match an existing pattern or drawn fresh for the house.

Read more → Black aluminum railings on the concrete front steps of a brick colonial house with autumn trees behind

Porch & Stoop Railings

Exterior railings for marble stoops, concrete steps and wood porches - iron, aluminum or wood.

Read more → Wood stair leading to a rooftop deck with stainless posts and glass-panel guards, a harbor skyline at dusk behind

Cable & Glass Railings

Stainless cable and glass-panel systems for modern interiors, roof decks and open stairs.

Read more → Close-up of a rusted iron railing post where it enters a cracked white marble step, rust staining the stone

Railing Repair

Loose posts, wobbly handrails, broken balusters, rusted bases and welds - fixed without replacing what still works.

Read more → Interior stair with evenly spaced white balusters and a round oak handrail on wall brackets, a tape measure on a tread

Handrail Code Upgrades

Missing handrails, low guards and wide baluster gaps corrected - common before a sale or a rental inspection.

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All Railing Services

Why homeowners call

Straight Answers, Solid Posts

No invented numbers here. Each point below is something you can check on the job.

Built to the Code's Numbers

Handrails at 34 to 38 inches, guards where the drop is over 30 inches, and balusters spaced so a 4-inch sphere cannot pass.

Written Quotes

Material, length, mounting and price in writing before work starts. No prices on this site - every stair is different.

Repair First

If the rail is sound and only the post base is gone, you hear that, with the repair quoted alongside the replacement.

The Local Rules, Up Front

City zoning, historic districts, the Critical Area and four permit offices - we point out which ones touch your job before you commit.

New black steel railing post freshly set on white marble rowhouse steps, a drill, level and anchors resting on the top step, red-brick rowhouses behind

How it works

From a Wobbly Rail to a Solid One

Four steps, and the price is in writing before anything is cut or drilled.

Call or Send the Form

Tell us inside or out, roughly how many steps, and what is wrong. Photos help.

On-Site Measure

We measure the run, check what the posts are anchored into and talk through materials.

Written Quote

One clear price for the option you pick, plus the repair option where there is one.

Install

Stock systems go in fastest; custom iron is fabricated to measure first.

Got a Loose Rail or a Bare Staircase?

Describe it on the phone or send the form, and we will book a time to measure.

Call (443) 338-9792 Request a Quote

Service areas

Baltimore and the Surrounding Counties

Baltimore City and each county run their own permit office, so each area page covers the rules that apply there.

BaltimoreBaltimore City TowsonBaltimore County CatonsvilleBaltimore County DundalkBaltimore County EssexBaltimore County PikesvilleBaltimore County Perry HallBaltimore County Ellicott CityHoward County ColumbiaHoward County Glen BurnieAnne Arundel County Severna ParkAnne Arundel County

Not listed? Call anyway — if the job is near an area we already cover, we will come and measure.

FAQ

Railing Questions We Hear Most

How much does a new stair railing cost?
It depends on the length of the run, the material, and what the posts mount into - marble, concrete, wood framing or drywall. There are no prices on this site because two staircases are rarely alike; you get a written quote after a measure.
Do I need a permit to replace a railing?
Often. Baltimore City's list of permit-exempt work does not include railings, steps or porches; Baltimore County's exemptions do not list railings; Anne Arundel County says replacing the railings on an attached deck needs a permit; and Howard County's exemptions do not cover railings or stairs. Historic districts and the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area add their own rules. Your local permit office has the final word.
What height should a handrail be?
The 2021 International Residential Code, which Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County enforce, calls for handrails 34 to 38 inches above the stair nosings on any flight of four or more risers, guards where a walking surface is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade, and baluster gaps a 4-inch sphere cannot pass through. Howard County now enforces the 2024 edition.
My stoop railing wobbles - does it need replacing?
Not always. On marble steps the usual problem is a post rusted through at the base where it enters the stone. The post can often be cut back, sleeved or re-set and the rail kept.
Wood, iron, aluminum, cable or glass - which should I pick?
Wood suits most interiors. Iron is the traditional choice on Baltimore stoops and can be matched to old patterns. Aluminum will not rust and needs little upkeep outdoors. Cable and glass keep views open on modern stairs and roof decks - but check Baltimore City's rules before choosing horizontal cable for a required guard there.
Does a railing contractor need a licence in Maryland?
Yes. The Maryland Home Improvement Commission lists railings, stairs, ornamental railings, porches and decks as home improvement work, and contractors doing it on a residence must hold an MHIC licence. Ask any contractor for the number and check it on the MHIC licence search before work starts.
What about old railings that might have lead paint?
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, and work that disturbs it falls under the EPA's lead-safe (RRP) rule. Ask any contractor how they will handle it before old painted rails are cut, sanded or removed.

Got a Loose Rail or a Bare Staircase?

Describe it on the phone and we will book a measure. Serving Baltimore and the surrounding counties.

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