Metal Shop Guide

10 shops · Burnaby and New Westminster

Stair railings and metal stairs in Burnaby

Picket railing runs $110 to $185 a foot installed, says one Burnaby company. Prices, guard rules and what to measure.

  • 10shops listed
  • 3list a certification
  • 6take small jobs

10 shops

East & West Alum Craft

Burnaby 4 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom aluminum railings, fences and trellises for commercial and multi residential developments, with drawings, powder coating and installation.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
No small jobsCan help with drawings
5 services View shop

Express Aluminum

New Westminster 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences

Custom aluminum and glass railings, handrails, gates and fences for new homes, renovations and apartments, plus patio covers and solariums.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1992 View shop

Altech Aluminum (2004)

Burnaby 3 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences

Makes aluminum railings, gates and fences with custom design and shop drawings for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1976 View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates and installs structural steel, stairs, railings, gates and architectural metalwork for contractors, builders, developers and homeowners.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2007 View shop

Metal & Wood Products

Burnaby 5 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Machining
  • +7

Custom architectural metal fabrication, waterjet cutting and CNC milling, including gates, stairs, railings, enclosures, finishing and on site installation.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Omax 120XOmax 80X+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1958 View shop

Piedmont Sheet Metal

Burnaby 6 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

HVAC sheet metal contractor with a Burnaby shop making ductwork, custom stainless and aluminum products, handrails and structural steel assemblies, with site installation.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1997 View shop

West Arc Welding & Fabrication

New Westminster 8 km

  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Mobile and in shop welding: heavy equipment repairs, structural beams and installs, pipe welding, and custom railings, gates and staircases.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mobile welding trucks
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
6 services View shop

Matrix Metal

Burnaby 6 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +6

Shop and mobile welding and fabrication: railings, stairs, gates, racks, tanks and architectural metalwork, with on site installation and equipment repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
9 services View shop
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Mobile welding and repairs for vehicles, food equipment, construction machinery, railings and gates, with 24 hour emergency service.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
5 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs

Custom stainless steel and metal fabrication, including stairwells and barbecue enclosures, with design and installation services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1996 View shop

Before you call

Railings and stairs: the short version

Railings, handrails and stairs in aluminum, steel, iron or glass, made and installed.

When you need it

  • Deck, balcony and front step railings
  • Interior stair railings and handrails
  • Strata and condo railing replacement
  • Exterior steel stairs and spiral staircases

What to send the shop

  • Total length of railing, in feet
  • How high the deck or landing is above the ground
  • Photos of the stairs, deck or landing
  • Material and colour you want
  • Who installs: the company or you

Typical lead time

Burnaby railing shops quote time per job. Ask about measuring, fabrication and installation.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Picket and steel infill railing installed, Burnaby$110 to $185 per linear footVancouver Stairs, Burnaby
Cable railing installed, Burnaby$175 to $425 per linear footVancouver Stairs, Burnaby
Semi frameless glass railing installed, Burnaby$250 to $350 per linear footVancouver Stairs, Burnaby
Frameless glass railing installed, Burnaby$350 to $700 per linear footVancouver Stairs, Burnaby
Strata and multifamily railing replacement installed, Burnaby$90 to $300 per linear footVancouver Stairs, Burnaby

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Is installation in the price per foot?

  2. Q2

    Does the design meet the BC Building Code guard rules?

  3. Q3

    Is there a minimum job charge?

Questions

Railings and stairs FAQ

How much do railings cost in Burnaby?

Vancouver Stairs, a Burnaby company, lists picket and steel infill railing at $110 to $185 per linear foot installed. Frameless glass runs $350 to $700.

What does strata railing replacement cost?

Vancouver Stairs puts strata and multifamily railing replacement at $90 to $300 per linear foot installed. Ask what your building's quote covers.

How high must a deck guard be?

Under the BC Building Code, at least 900 mm for a deck more than 600 mm above the ground. Above 1800 mm, at least 1070 mm. Openings must stop a 100 mm ball.

When do stairs need a handrail?

With four or more risers, says the BC Building Code. The handrail sits 865 mm to 1070 mm above the front edge of the steps.

Good to know

  • Measure the full run, including corners and landings. Send photos of the mounting surface.
  • The posted prices are per linear foot, installed. Ask what your quote includes.

Need railings and stairs done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Burnaby shops that do it.