Cost to Install an Iron Railing – 2021

| Last Updated: August 24, 2021

National Average Improvement and Repair Cost

Pro

DIY

Hours:

4.6

8

Cost:

$ 1034

$ 750

Would you do this project? According to our survey, 47% of respondents preferred DIY compared to hiring a pro.

The average price to Install an Iron Railing noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself.

What’s the cost to install an iron railing? To replace an iron railing a contractor charges $1,034, but you can do it for $750, the cost of the railing and hardware, and save 28 percent for your effort.

An ornamental iron railing on stairs, a porch or balcony provides safe and sure footing for years. While some can be revived with nothing more than a coat of paint those with posts or railing that have weathered beyond repair or deteriorated will become a hazard, and should be replaced as a safety precaution.

Fence companies sell and install custom ornamental iron fencing, and lumberyards and home centers sell precut railing sections and components. To find an online source type “iron railing” in a search engine. At www.deciron.com you’ll find a nice selection of railings and ideas for installation. When you’re planning the project, it’s a good idea to check the local building codes regarding railing height and spindle spacing requirements so yours will comply.

A fence contractor will charge $1,034 to remove and replace two 5-foot sections of angled ornamental iron stair railing on a small porch landing. You can order the railing, posts, and installation hardware for $750 and do it yourself, saving 28 percent for your effort. The cost is considerably higher if the iron railing is a more ornate style or cut to a custom size.

To do the installation, you will need basic carpentry tools such as a screwdriver, level, adjustable angle, tape measure, electric drill, masonry bit, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, wrench, pliers, and hacksaw. The posts are installed first, then the railing sections are bolted to them.

Wrapping up, given the average cost to install an iron railing you can compare the price of a contractor’s bid with doing it yourself. 

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