Metal Shop Guide

5 shops · City of Hamilton

Stair railings and metal stairs in Hamilton

Steel and iron railings, handrails and stairs. Hamilton permit rules and what to measure first.

  • 5shops listed
  • 2list a certification
  • 4take small jobs

5 shops

  • Railings and stairs

Ornamental iron work and fence railings in Hamilton.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop

Kubes Steel

Stoney Creek 16 km

  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +5

Rolling, bending and custom fabrication of structural and industrial metal components for construction, energy and architectural projects.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1
Equipment
Brake Press
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1974 View shop

Grizzly Custom

Hamilton 9 km

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

Custom metal fabrication, machining, forming and welding for industrial components, one off projects, truck equipment and trailers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
4 Roll CNC Plate RollsIronworker 125 ton+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
10 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +6

CNC machining, custom fabrication, welding and equipment repair for manufacturers, OEMs and plant maintenance teams, from single parts to production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1999 View shop

Rangeview Fabricating

Hamilton 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +4

Custom steel fabrication, carts, racks, bins and guarding for retail, warehouse, logistics and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1988 View shop

Before you call

Railings and stairs: the short version

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

When you need it

  • Deck, porch and front step railings
  • Interior stair railings and handrails
  • Exterior steel stairs and landings
  • Replacing old balcony guards

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

Hamilton railing makers quote time per job. Ask when you send your sizes.

Prices

What it costs

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

WhatPosted priceSource
Balcony guard replacement permit, Hamilton$3.15 a linear metreCity of Hamilton
Minimum building permit fee, Hamilton$291City of Hamilton

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Is installation in the price per foot?

  2. Q2

    Does the design meet Ontario guard height and gap rules?

  3. Q3

    Is there a minimum job charge?

Questions

Railings and stairs FAQ

When does a deck need a guard?

When the deck is more than 0.6 m above the ground, says the City of Hamilton's pool enclosure checklist.

Do I need a permit for a deck?

Yes, for any deck attached to a building in Hamilton, whatever its size.

Do I need a permit to replace balcony guards?

Yes. Hamilton charges $3.15 a linear metre, with a $291 minimum permit fee.

What do railings cost in Hamilton?

No Hamilton railing maker we checked posts prices. Send the length and photos to compare quotes.

Good to know

  • Measure the drop from deck to ground. It decides if you need a guard.
  • No Hamilton shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.

Need railings and stairs done?

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