Metal Shop Guide

32 shops · Ottawa and area

Stair railings and metal stairs in Ottawa

Aluminum railing runs $45 to $70 a foot at one Ottawa company. Prices, code rules and what to measure.

  • 32shops listed
  • 10list a certification
  • 20take small jobs

32 shops

Elevation Iron Works

Carleton Place 46 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Custom staircases, railings, ironwork and plasma cutting for homeowners, architects and builders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC plasma
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2019 View shop

A & A Iron Works

Ottawa 8 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Custom steel fabrication, railings, stairs and gates for homes and businesses, with welding, installation and equipment repairs.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1990 View shop

McCluskey's Welding

Ottawa 8 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +3

Custom stairs, railings and gates for homeowners and builders, with portable welding and heavy equipment repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop

ABD IronWorld

Ottawa 9 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Structural steel
  • +7

Custom fences, gates, railings and metalwork for builders, architects and homeowners, with welding, cutting, forming and powder coating.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
10 services View shop

Branje Metal Works

Almonte 41 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication

Designs and fabricates custom metal stairs and railings for homeowners, designers and home builders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2000 View shop

Les Rampes MIRIK

Gatineau 5 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication

Designs, manufactures and installs aluminum railings and columns for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1990 View shop

Rampes Secur

Gatineau 6 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication

Manufactures aluminum guardrails, stairs, columns and balconies for homeowners and contractors.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
3 services View shop

Ritchie's Welding

Gloucester 17 km

  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • +7

Structural steel fabrication, stairs, railings and mobile welding for construction and residential projects, with plasma cutting, bending and summer sandblasting.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2
Equipment
PythonX beamlinecomputerized brake+5
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
10 services View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Mobile welding, metal fabrication, repairs, basic machining and plasma cutting for small custom jobs and heavy equipment.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2
Equipment
CNC plasma table
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2013 View shop

Carleton Iron Works

Nepean 10 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Fabricates and erects structural steel, stairs, railings and miscellaneous metalwork for commercial construction projects.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
10′ sheer200 tonne press break+3
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop

Baudequin Welding

Navan 21 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Mobile welding and shop fabrication of structural steel, equipment components and custom parts for agricultural, industrial and construction customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
CNC plasmapress brake
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
7 services View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Structural steel fabrication, residential railings and stairs, custom metalwork, mobile welding and heavy equipment repairs.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1990 View shop

MNM Welding

Ottawa 8 km

  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Fabricates and erects structural steel, stairs and railings, with mobile welding, plasma cutting and powder coating for projects of any size.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Plasma table
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2013 View shop

Nuttall Welding and Fabrication

North Grenville 41 km

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

Mobile and in house welding, custom fabrication, plasma cutting and equipment repairs for construction companies, municipalities and other industrial customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
portable wire feederair compressor
Jobs
Comes to you
6 services View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Fabricates and installs structural and miscellaneous steel for contractors and industrial, commercial and residential construction.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2018 View shop

Encore Steel

Ottawa 8 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Structural steel fabrication and installation, with CNC plasma cutting and custom metal pieces for construction and personal projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC table
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 2001 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +5

Custom fabrication, structural steel, welding repairs and metal cutting for contractors, institutions, transport companies and homeowners.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1986 View shop

SDK Welding

Greely 19 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +3

Mobile welding, custom fabrication, stairs, railings, machinery repairs and marine container work for residential, commercial and industrial clients.

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

FLUXWORX

Ottawa 11 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +5

Custom metal design, fabrication and installation for residential, architectural and artistic projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2006 View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom metal railings, stairs and fabrication, with mobile welding repairs for machinery and truck fleets.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2016 View shop

J&L Mobile Welding

Almonte 44 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +5

Mobile and shop welding, custom fabrication, equipment repairs, plasma cutting and sandblasting for agricultural, construction and marine projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
75 Ton Air Press
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2006 View shop

Bytown Welding

Nepean 16 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +6

Mobile and shop welding, fabrication and repairs for gates, boats, heavy equipment, structural steel and kitchens, with emergency service.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
9 services View shop

Inoxtal

Gatineau 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Structural steel
  • +2

Custom stainless steel counters, cabinets, sinks and furnishings for homeowners, architects, restaurants, laboratories and hospitals.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
laser
Jobs
Takes small jobs
5 services View shop

Soudure Mobile Nadeau

Gatineau 8 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +2

Mobile welding, custom fabrication and repairs in steel, aluminum and stainless for homeowners, construction projects, vehicles and boats.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
5 services View shop

Universal Welding

Embrun 37 km

  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Mobile welding, structural work, custom fabrication and equipment repairs for residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial clients.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
6 services View shop

ALDG

Gatineau 14 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Designs and manufactures aluminum balconies, railings, stairs, fences and structural systems for residential and commercial buildings.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
10 to 19 staff View shop

Concept Pro-Metal

Gatineau 14 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +4

Designs, fabricates, installs and repairs metal parts and structures for individuals, builders, businesses and institutions, with mobile welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
7 services View shop

Soudure Marc Marine

Gatineau 16 km

  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Welding and custom steel structures, stairs, railings and mezzanines for construction projects, with sheet metal bending and repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1986 View shop

Majestic Metal Works

Ottawa 11 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Custom stairs, railings, gates, fences and structural metalwork, with design drawings, installation and mobile welding repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
6 services View shop

Métanox

Gatineau 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom metal fabrication, machining, laser cutting and welding for commercial and institutional projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop

Tendance Métal

Saint-André-Avellin 60 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom metal furniture, decorative objects, stairs and railings, with design and drawings for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
4 services View shop

Soudure Richard Bastien Welding

Val-des-Monts 28 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +2

Custom metal fabrication, ornamental railings and welding repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
5 services 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, porch and front step railings
  • Interior stair railings and handrails
  • Exterior steel stairs and landings
  • Spiral and custom 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

An installer arrives from the next day to 2 weeks at one Ottawa company.

Prices

What it costs

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

WhatPosted priceSource
Aluminum railing, Ottawa$45 to $70 a footOttawa Deck and Rail
Aluminum railing installed, Toronto areaFrom $80 a footTerrace Aluminum Railings
Glass railing installed, Toronto areaFrom $120 a footTerrace Aluminum Railings
Interior railing, TorontoFrom $150 a footArt Metal Workshop
Handrail, TorontoFrom $120 a foot, install extraArt Metal Workshop
Wrought iron railing, Toronto$150 to $550 a footArt Metal Workshop
Small exit steel staircase, TorontoFrom $3,000Art Metal Workshop
Custom steel stairs, Newmarket$10,000 to $15,000, supply onlyLukim Metal

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

How much do railings cost in Ottawa?

One Ottawa company lists aluminum railing at $45 to $70 a foot. Glass starts near $120 a foot installed in the Toronto area.

How high does a deck railing need to be?

Under the Ontario Building Code, guards must be at least 900 mm high on decks up to 1.8 m above the ground, and 1,070 mm above that.

How wide can the gaps be?

Small enough that a 100 mm ball can't pass through, under the Ontario Building Code.

Do I need a permit?

Maybe. The City of Ottawa lists stairs, landings and decks that give access to a building as work that may need a permit.

Is there a minimum charge?

Often. One BC railing company charges at least $550, even for a single handrail.

Good to know

  • Measure the full run in feet, corners and landings included.
  • Guards and handrails must meet code even when no permit is needed.
  • Steel railings outside need a coat. Ask about powder coating.

Need railings and stairs done?

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