Metal Shop Guide

14 shops · Vancouver and the North Shore

Stair railings and metal stairs in Vancouver

Railings, handrails and metal stairs in Vancouver. Posted Metro Vancouver prices, BC deck rules and what to measure.

  • 14shops listed
  • 1list a certification
  • 9take small jobs

14 shops

Cypress Railings & Gates

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Designs, fabricates and installs custom railings, stairs, gates, fences and steel structures for homeowners and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2005 View shop

Iron Age Manufacturing

Vancouver 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Designs, fabricates, installs and restores architectural metalwork, including railings, stairs, gates, fences and canopies for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1997 View shop

Riverside Ironwork Canada

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication

Designs, manufactures, installs and repairs custom railings, staircases, gates, fences and metal fixtures for homes and businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1942 View shop

Starline Works

West Vancouver 6 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Designs, builds and installs glass and metal railings, custom gates and fences, plus mobile welding, for homes and commercial properties in Metro Vancouver.

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

Vancouver Metals

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication

Makes custom metal railings, gates, fences, patio covers and canopies for homeowners, architects and builders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2008 View shop

Optimum Studios

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication

Architectural glass and metal work for homes and commercial spaces: stairs, guardrails, handrails, showers, wine cellars and furniture.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1996 View shop

Rize Stairs

Vancouver 2 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication

Designs, fabricates and installs custom stairs and railings for homes and commercial buildings.

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

JFC Steel

North Vancouver 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • +4

Custom metal fabrication, machining and welding for residential, commercial, industrial and marine projects, including railings, fencing, ship cradles and mobile welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
5 x 10 plasma tableBrake+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
7 services View shop

Penometal Design and Fabrication

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom structural steel and architectural metalwork for residential and commercial projects, including fabrication, shop drawings and installation.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2016 View shop

TrussMetal

North Vancouver 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Railings and stairs
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, welding, installation and repairs for residential, commercial and strata projects, with cutting, bending and coating coordinated through partners.

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

Fraser River Forge

Vancouver 9 km

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

Blacksmith shop that also teaches classes: custom ironwork, railings, gates, welding and fabrication, and repairs of tools, machines, antiques and art.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
5 services View shop

K.C. Welding

North Vancouver 4 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • +1

Custom welding and fabrication in aluminum, stainless and mild steel, including railings, furniture and mobile work.

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

Slightly Bent Metalworks

Vancouver 5 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • +1

Custom window bars, railings, gates, furniture and fixtures for residential and commercial clients.

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

BC Blacksmith

Vancouver 2 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences

Custom hand-forged sculptures, railings, gates, furniture and gazebos for homes and businesses, made in a Granville Island studio.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
3 services View shop

Before you call

Railings and stairs: the short version

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

When you need it

  • Deck, balcony and front step railings
  • Interior stair railings and handrails
  • Exterior steel stairs and landings
  • Glass and stainless railings for homes
  • Strata railing replacement
  • 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

Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

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

Does my deck need a building permit?

In the District of North Vancouver, a deck higher than 2 ft (600 mm) needs one and a lower deck does not. Check with your own city or district.

How high must a deck railing be?

Under the BC Building Code 2024, at least 900 mm (36 in) on a deck more than 600 mm up. On a deck more than 1800 mm (6 ft) up, at least 1070 mm (42 in). Gaps must stop a 100 mm ball.

When do steps need a handrail?

At steps with four or more risers. The BC Building Code 2024 puts it 865 mm to 1070 mm above the tread nosing.

Good to know

  • Measure the full run, including corners and landings. Send photos of the mounting surface.
  • The posted prices are Metro Vancouver ranges from one Burnaby company. Ask what your quote includes.

Need railings and stairs done?

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