Riverside & the Inland Empire
Custom railings in Riverside, CA
Stair, balcony, patio and deck railings in wrought iron, steel, cable and glass, designed for your home and built by local metalworkers.
- Custom-fabricated to fit your stairs, balcony or deck
- Built to California code: 42-inch guards and 4-inch openings
- Powder-coated finishes made for Inland Empire sun and heat
- Matching iron gates for driveways, side yards and courtyards
Railings and gates, made to measure
Every railing starts with a site measure. From a single exterior handrail to a full staircase and balcony, the work is fabricated to fit your space.
Wrought Iron Railings
Custom iron and steel railings with pickets, scrolls and powder-coated finishes.
Learn more →Stair Railings & Handrails
Interior and exterior stair railings, banisters and code-compliant handrails.
Learn more →Balcony & Deck Railings
Exterior guardrails for balconies, decks, patios and second-story landings.
Learn more →Cable Railings
Stainless steel cable railings for decks, balconies and stairs with open views.
Learn more →Glass Railings
Framed and frameless glass railings for balconies, decks, stairs and lofts.
Learn more →Iron Gates
Custom iron driveway, side-yard, courtyard and pedestrian gates to match your railings.
Learn more →How it works
Tell us about the project
Call or send a request with what you need, where it goes, and photos or inspiration if you have them.
Measure and design
A local fabricator visits, measures, and helps you pick a style, material and finish.
Written quote
You get a clear quote for fabrication, finish and installation before anything is built.
Fabricate and install
Your railing is built in the shop, finished, and installed on site, usually in a day or two.
Railings that fit Riverside homes
Riverside has everything from Craftsman and Mission Revival homes near downtown to the two-story tract homes of Orangecrest, Mission Grove and La Sierra. A railing should match the house: hand-forged scrolls and twisted pickets suit Spanish and Mission styles, while clean flat-bar, cable or glass designs suit modern remodels and newer homes.
Custom work means the railing is built to your exact stair angle, landing and balcony length instead of being cut down from stock panels. That is why custom railings look solid and finished where off-the-shelf kits often look pieced together.
Built for code and for the climate
In California, guards are required on open sides of stairs, landings, balconies and decks more than 30 inches above the floor or grade, and residential guards must be at least 42 inches tall with openings that a 4-inch sphere cannot pass through. Stair handrails sit between 34 and 38 inches above the tread nosings. A good fabricator designs to these numbers from the first sketch. See our California railing code guide for details.
Riverside summers are long, hot and bright, and Santa Ana winds carry dust and grit. Exterior steel railings hold up best with proper surface prep and a powder-coated finish, and many homeowners choose aluminum or stainless steel for outdoor cable and glass systems because they resist corrosion.
Serving Riverside and nearby cities
From downtown Riverside, Orangecrest and La Sierra to Corona, Eastvale, Norco, Jurupa Valley and Moreno Valley.
Homeowner guides
Cable Railing vs. Glass Railing: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Cable vs. glass railings compared for Riverside homes. Views, cost, wind, safety for kids, cleaning and maintenance, and which works best where.
Read guide →Powder Coating vs. Paint for Iron Railings and Gates
Powder coating vs. paint for iron railings and gates in the Inland Empire. Durability, cost, colors, touch-ups and which to choose for indoor and outdoor work.
Read guide →Wrought Iron vs. Aluminum Railings: Pros, Cons and Costs
Wrought iron (steel) vs. aluminum railings compared for Riverside homes. Strength, rust, look, weight, cost and which fits stairs, balconies and gates.
Read guide →Common questions
How much do custom railings cost in Riverside?
It depends on the material, length, design detail and installation conditions. Simple steel or aluminum railings cost the least; detailed hand-forged ironwork, cable and frameless glass cost more. A fabricator can give you a firm number after measuring. Our railing cost guide explains the main price drivers.
How tall does a railing need to be in California?
Residential guards at open sides of stairs, landings, balconies and decks more than 30 inches above grade must be at least 42 inches tall under the California Residential Code, with openings small enough that a 4-inch sphere cannot pass through. Handrails on stairs are 34 to 38 inches high.
How long does a custom railing take?
Measuring and design come first, then fabrication in the shop, which often takes a few weeks depending on the design and the finish. Installation itself is usually a day or two.
Do I need a permit for new railings?
New decks, balconies and structural changes usually need a building permit, and the railings are inspected as part of it. Replacing a railing in kind may not. Check with the City of Riverside or your city's building department, or ask the fabricator to confirm before work starts.
Can you match an existing railing or gate?
Usually, yes. Bring photos or have the fabricator see it in person. Matching picket spacing, scroll patterns and finish color is common for extensions and repairs.
Planning new railings or a gate? Get a free design consult and quote from a local fabricator.