# Wrought Iron Railings Toronto | Staircase Railings Toronto URL: https://staircaserailingstoronto.ca/metal-iron-railings-toronto/ Priority Service | Welded In-Shop # Staircase Railings Toronto: Metal and Wrought Iron Railings in Toronto, Interior Balusters and Exterior Scrollwork TIG-Welded in Our Etobicoke Shop By The Staircase Railings Toronto Crew [/about/#staircase-railings-toronto-crew →](/about/#staircase-railings-toronto-crew) | Last updated: September 26, 2026 Metal and iron railings are guards and handrails built from wrought iron, mild architectural steel or stainless, welded into balusters, scrolls or straight bars. Staircase Railings Toronto TIG and MIG welds every railing on the premises of our 6,000 sq ft Etobicoke facility from Canadian-milled stock, then oven-cures the powder coat before install. Interior wrought iron runs $95-$185 per linear foot, exterior scrollwork $145-$225, and stainless $175-$285 CAD, all drawn to OBC 9.8 for 100mm baluster spacing and non-climbable guards. $95-$285 CAD / lin ft per linear foot - ✓OBC Section 9.8 / 3.4 Drawings - ✓In-Shop TIG and MIG Welding - ✓Published CAD Pricing - ✓Written Workmanship Warranty ![Matte black wrought iron stair railing with straight-bar balusters and an oak handrail](/images/misc/matte-black-wrought-iron-stair-railing-with-straig.webp) TIG-Welded Canadian Stock, Oven-Cured Coat100mm Spacing Thanks, we got your request. A lead technician will call you back within one business day to book your in-home consultation. - 22 Years of Custom Stair and Railing Fabrication - 5,000+ GTA Installs - 5-Star Customer Satisfaction - Top-Rated Toronto Custom Stair and Railing Contractor - 99% First-Visit Inspection Pass Rate - WSIB Registered, $2M Liability ## Metal and Iron Railing Types We Weld in Toronto Every railing below is hand fabircated: cut, bent, TIG or MIG welded and powder-coated in our Etobicoke shop, where all our stair railings in Toronto [/ →](/) are built, then bolted into your home. We don’t weld inside finished houses. ### Wrought Iron Interior Solid iron balusters set between your treads and handrail at 100mm maximum spacing. This is the classic upgrade for 1990s oak-spindle stairs in Erin Mills, Sandalwood and Pringle Creek. Choose plain, single-knuckle, double-knuckle, twist or basket balusters, $95-$185 per lin ft. ### Exterior Scrollwork Porch and front-step railings with forged scrolls and collars, built heavier than interior work and powder-coated for road salt. $145-$225 per lin ft. Posts are core-drilled or base-plated into concrete. ### Straight-Bar Clean flat or square bar, often in a vertical pattern for modern and mid-century homes in Don Mills, Islington and Thornhill. Horizontal looks are designed to stay non-climbable where OBC requires it. ### Custom Forged Hand-forged knuckles, twists, leaves and heritage patterns. We template an existing railing or work from a sketch, then forge each piece in the shop. ### Powder-Coated Matte Black Our most requested finish. RAL 9005 matte black TGIC polyester powder coat, oven-cured so it doesn’t scuff like paint. ### Antique Bronze A warm, dark bronze finish that suits heritage homes and oak stairs. Also oven-cured, and available with a hand-rubbed highlight. ![Two welders TIG welding a wrought iron railing panel in the Etobicoke shop](/images/content/two-welders-in-safety-glasses-and-leather-aprons-t.webp) ## A Recent Build: Scrolls Forged From Memory in Woodbridge Giulia’s parents had an iron railing in their first house in Woodbridge that the family always talked about. The house was long sold, but she had two photos and her dad’s sketch. We scaled the scrolls from the photos, forged a test scroll in the shop, and she came in to check it against the sketch before we made the rest. The finished curved railing went in over two days, and at $9,500 CAD it came in under what she’d been quoted for a kit with stock scrolls. Nine times out of ten, a railing that feels generic is one where nobody took the time to template it. ## When Does an Iron Railing Make Sense? - **Your spindles are dated.** 1990s oak spindles are the most common thing we replace in GTA homes. - **Your gaps are too wide.** Older Toronto homes often have 120-150mm between balusters. Iron brings it to 100mm without a full stair rebuild. - **You want character.** Scrollwork, twists and forged details suit heritage and Italian-style homes where glass would look out of place. - **You need durability outside.** Solid, powder-coated steel holds up on porches and front steps far better than wood. For lighter, lower-maintenance outdoor railings, aluminum railings [/aluminum-railings-toronto/ →](/aluminum-railings-toronto/) start at $75 per lin ft. ## Solid Iron vs Hollow Kit Pickets | What you compare | Hollow kit pickets | Our solid iron railings | | --- | --- | --- | | Stock | Thin-wall hollow tube | Solid Canadian-milled bar | | Joints | Snap-in shoes, screws | TIG or MIG welded in shop | | Finish | Factory paint | Oven-cured powder coat | | Feel | Rattles, dents | Heavy, quiet, rigid | | Lifespan outdoors | Rusts from inside out | Years of service with basic care | ![Matte black iron balusters on a Riverdale semi staircase](/images/content/detail-of-matte-black-double-knuckle-iron-baluster.webp) ## What Moves a Metal Railing Price | Factor | Effect on price | | --- | --- | | Location | Interior lowest; exterior needs heavier steel and more coating | | Baluster style | Plain lowest; forged knuckles, twists and baskets higher | | Stair rakes and curves | More cutting, bending and fitting time | | Finish | Standard black included; custom RAL and bronze highlights extra | | Anchoring | Concrete core-drilling and base plates add labour | ## Code and Detail Notes Guards are drawn to OBC 9.8: handrails at 900-965mm, 100mm maximum baluster spacing, 42-inch guards on drops over 600mm and the non-climbable rule in OBC 9.8.8.5. We use **Hilti anchors** and **base plates** on concrete, **forged knuckles** and **scrollwork** from the shop, and **hot-dip galvanizing** under powder coat where road salt is heavy. Pairing iron with a new stair? See our custom wood staircases [/custom-wood-staircases-toronto/ →](/custom-wood-staircases-toronto/) or deck and outdoor railings [/deck-outdoor-railings-toronto/ →](/deck-outdoor-railings-toronto/) . Old treads looking tired next to new iron? Our staircase refinishing [/staircase-refinishing-toronto/ →](/staircase-refinishing-toronto/) crew can refinish them the same week. Know Before You Buy ## The 6 Metal Railing Options for Toronto Homes, Compared Six systems cover nearly every metal railing we build. Here's where each one fits and what it costs per linear foot. 1. Option 1 ### Interior wrought iron balusters Solid iron balusters between a wood handrail and treads. The most popular interior upgrade in the GTA. $95-$185 per lin ft. 2. Option 2 ### Exterior scrollwork Forged scrolls, collars and baskets for porches and front steps, powder-coated for winter. $145-$225 per lin ft. 3. Option 3 ### Straight-bar modern Flat or square bar in a clean vertical or horizontal-look pattern (non-climbable where required). Suits modern and mid-century homes. 4. Option 4 ### Custom forged Hand-forged knuckles, twists and heritage patterns matched to an existing railing or a family sketch. Itemised by the piece. 5. Option 5 ### Cable stainless Tensioned stainless cable between posts for views. Check climbability first. $145-$215 per lin ft. 6. Option 6 ### Stainless steel Brushed 316 posts and rails for modern and waterfront homes that won't rust or tea-stain. $175-$285 per lin ft. Straight Answers ## 4 Reasons Toronto Homeowners Hesitate on Iron Railings, and Our Answers Iron is a big visual change and people worry about rust, noise and mess. Here's what actually happens. ### Rust Will it rust? Oven-cured powder coat over prepped steel, with site welds finished and coated in the shop. Exterior pieces can be hot-dip galvanized under the powder coat for extra protection. ### Value Aren't big-box iron kits cheaper? In our opinion, hollow big-box pickets are the real cost: solid Canadian stock costs more upfront and outlasts them. Hollow pickets dent, rattle and rust from the inside. ### Heritage Can you match my heritage scrolls? Yes. We template existing scrolls and forge to match, so new sections sit beside the originals without looking new. ### Mess Will welding happen in my house? No. Every weld is done in Etobicoke; install is bolt-up. No sparks, no grinding dust on your floors. Our 5-Step Process ## How Our Metal and Iron Railing Process Works in Toronto, 5 Steps The same five steps on every job, from a one-tread refinish to a curved foyer stair. You see drawings and a written scope before anything is cut. 1. Step 1 ### In-Home Consultation With Material Samples Our lead tech visits your Toronto or GTA property with glass swatches (12mm vs 15mm), wood grain boards and iron patina samples, then laser-measures rise, run and stringer angles. We bring iron patina and powder-coat colour swatches, plus baluster samples in solid and forged profiles. 2. Step 2 ### Permit-Ready CAD Drawings and OBC Compliance We draw every project to OBC Section 9.8 (residential) or Section 3.4 (commercial): 900-965mm handrail height, 100mm max baluster spacing, 42-inch guard on drops over 600mm. You approve every reveal before metal is cut. We never promise permit approval. Drawings show baluster spacing, rake angles, post locations and anchor details into your stair or concrete. 3. Step 3 ### Written, Itemised Scope Design fee, CAD drawings, materials, fabrication and install are itemised separately in writing. Stock, forging, powder coat and install are priced as separate lines. Some Toronto shops over-charge for tread milling thinking clients won't check other quotes. We publish our CAD bands so you can. 4. Step 4 ### In-Shop Fabrication in Etobicoke Under founder Michael Bennett's supervision our crew mills rough-sawn hardwood, TIG and MIG welds every metal joint and dry-fits full spans on shop jigs at our 6,000 sq ft Etobicoke facility. Every joint is TIG or MIG welded on a jig, ground, then the finished railing is oven-cured in powder coat. 5. Step 5 ### On-Site Install and Walkthrough Clean assembly on site, usually 1 to 4 days, with a vacuumed stair run and a maintenance walkthrough. Trust us, you're in good hands. Interior swaps usually install in 1-2 days with no welding on site. Published CAD Pricing ## Wrought Iron and Metal Railing Cost in Toronto, Published in CAD Metal railings are priced per linear foot. Stair rakes, custom forging and exterior exposure move you up the band. ### Metal & Iron Railings (per linear foot) | Wrought iron interior | $95-$185 / lin ft | | --- | --- | | Wrought iron exterior scrollwork | $145-$225 / lin ft | | Cable stainless | $145-$215 / lin ft | | Stainless | $175-$285 / lin ft | Custom forged scrolls and stair rakes itemised separately. ### Estimate Your Metal & Iron Railings Budget Pick a system, enter linear feet or treads, and see the published CAD budget band. Select Railing or Stair System Powder-Coated Aluminum ($75-$155 / lin ft)Interior Wrought Iron ($95-$185 / lin ft)Exterior Scrollwork Wrought Iron ($145-$225 / lin ft)Cable Stainless ($145-$215 / lin ft)Glass Spigot / Framed ($150-$225 / lin ft)Stainless ($175-$285 / lin ft)Frameless Glass with Standoffs ($225-$350 / lin ft) Straight Wood Staircase, 13-15 treads ($8,500-$14,500)L-Shape Staircase ($12,000-$18,500)U-Shape Staircase ($15,000-$24,000)Spiral Staircase ($12,500-$26,000)Floating Tread Staircase ($18,500-$38,000)Curved Staircase ($22,000-$45,000) Basic Sand / Restain ($65-$95 / tread)Dustless Water-Based Poly ($85-$125 / tread)Full Strip / Restain ($110-$140 / tread)New Tread Replacement ($145-$225 / tread) Linear Feet or Treads Linear feet for railings, treads for refinishing. Estimated Budget Band (CAD) $5,625 - $8,750 Priced on 25 linear feet Includes shop fabrication, hardware and install. Design fee and CAD drawings are itemised separately on your written quote. Estimates use our published CAD bands and are not a quote; site access, stair rakes, corners and code upgrades can move the price within or outside the band. Get an Itemised CAD Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Want a written follow-up on your number? Use our full cost estimator [/tools/stair-railing-cost-estimator/ →](/tools/stair-railing-cost-estimator/) to send it to our lead tech. ![Group of stair fabricators reviewing a CAD drawing in the Etobicoke shop](/images/misc/group-of-three-stair-fabricators-in-safety-glasses.webp) No-Obligation, Written Quote ## Every Metal & Iron Railings Job Backed by a Written Workmanship Warranty WSIB registered with $2M liability coverage, and every project drawn in CAD to OBC 9.8 or 3.4 before we cut anything. Book a free in-home consultation anywhere in the GTA. Get Free CAD Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (416) 555-0100 [tel:+14165550100 →](tel:+14165550100) - ✓ Written workmanship warranty - ✓ Itemised CAD quote, no gated pricing - ✓ WSIB registered, $2M liability Why Choose Us ## Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Our Etobicoke Shop for Metal & Iron Railings What's included on every metal & iron railings job: in-shop tig and mig welding on every railing, canadian-milled wrought iron and steel stock, oven-cured powder coating (matte black, antique bronze, custom ral), and more. - ### 22 Years of Custom Stair and Railing Fabrication Two decades welding railings in our 6,000 sq ft Etobicoke facility, not reselling imported kits. - ### In-Shop TIG and MIG Welding Every metal railing is welded on premises. Site welds are finished and coated in the shop, never left raw. - ### Solid Canadian-Milled Stock We buy wrought iron and steel from Canadian suppliers and say exactly what you're getting on the quote. - ### Oven-Cured Powder Coat Matte black, antique bronze or any RAL colour, baked on in the shop for a finish that outlasts paint. - ### Heritage Matching We template existing scrolls on Victorian and Edwardian homes and forge new sections to match. - ### Code-Ready Guards 100mm spacing and non-climbable zones drawn in from day one, per OBC 9.8. ### What's Included With Every Metal & Iron Railings Project - ✓In-shop TIG and MIG welding on every railing - ✓Canadian-milled wrought iron and steel stock - ✓Oven-cured powder coating (matte black, antique bronze, custom RAL) - ✓Heritage scrollwork templating and forging - ✓Replacing wood spindles with iron balusters - ✓100mm baluster spacing and non-climbable guards to OBC 9.8 Recent Work ## Our Metal & Iron Railings Work Across the GTA Every piece below was cut, welded or milled in our Etobicoke shop before it went into a Toronto or GTA home. Click any photo to enlarge. Customer Reviews ## What GTA Customers Say About Our Metal & Iron Railings First names and neighbourhoods only, with the real material, size and price from each job. > "Curved wrought iron with Italian-style scrolls, forged to match my parents' old railing. $9,500 CAD and it went in over two days." Giulia B. Woodbridge Custom Forged Iron > "Swapped 1990s oak spindles for matte black iron balusters at 100mm spacing on 22 lin ft. $3,300 CAD and zero welding inside the house." Kevin O. Riverdale Iron Balusters > "Exterior front-step scrollwork in antique bronze powder coat, 16 lin ft at $210 per foot. Two winters in and not a rust spot." Sandra W. Bayview Village Exterior Scrollwork FAQ ## Metal & Iron Railings FAQ: 12 Questions Toronto Homeowners Ask ### How much do wrought iron railings cost in Toronto? Interior wrought iron is $95-$185 CAD per lin ft, exterior scrollwork $145-$225, cable stainless $145-$215 and stainless $175-$285. A typical spindle-to-iron swap on a 20-foot stair and landing lands between $2,500 and $3,700. Exterior front steps with forged scrolls sit higher because the steel is heavier, every piece is powder-coated for salt and freeze-thaw, and posts are anchored into concrete. Custom forging, curved rakes and matching an existing heritage pattern are itemised separately on your quote. ### Is it real wrought iron or steel? Most modern 'wrought iron' is mild steel; we specify solid Canadian-milled stock and say exactly what you're getting on the quote. True wrought iron hasn't been produced commercially for decades. What matters is solid versus hollow: solid bar is heavier, quieter and far more durable than the hollow pickets sold in kits. ### Will exterior iron railings rust? Oven-cured powder coat over properly prepped steel resists rust for years; we finish and coat site welds in the shop. For front steps that see heavy road salt, we can hot-dip galvanize before powder coating. Touch up any chips from shovels in spring and the finish holds. ### Can you replace wood spindles with iron balusters? Yes. We keep or replace the handrail and set iron balusters at 100mm max spacing, from $95 per lin ft. It's the most common interior job we do, and it usually installs in a day or two. ### Can you match heritage scrollwork? Yes. We template existing scrolls on Victorian and Edwardian homes and forge new sections to match. ### How long does an iron railing take? About 3-5 weeks including powder coating, then 1-2 install days. ### Do you do Italian-style scrollwork in Woodbridge? Yes. Woodbridge scrollwork is a regular job for us, like a curved wrought iron railing we built there for $9,500 CAD. ### What finishes are available? Matte black, antique bronze and custom RAL powder coat colours, oven-cured in the shop. ### What does non-climbable mean for a railing? OBC 9.8.8.5 limits footholds on guards in homes, so horizontal bars that a child could climb are restricted in the zone between 140mm and 900mm above the floor. We design straight-bar and cable railings to stay compliant. ### Can iron go on a glass or wood staircase? Yes. We fabricate the railing to fit any stair, including new custom wood staircases we build in the same shop, so post locations are planned into the stringer. ### Do you use base plates or core-drill posts? Both, depending on the surface. Interior posts usually go into the stringer or subfloor; exterior posts are core-drilled or base-plated with Hilti anchors into concrete. ### Do you repair existing iron railings? Often, yes. Loose posts, broken welds and rusted sections can be repaired in the shop and re-coated. If repair costs more than half of a new railing, we'll tell you. Related Services ## Often Paired With Metal & Iron Railings One shop builds the stair, the railing and the finish, so these are quoted on the same drawing set when you need more than one. - ![White powder-coated aluminum picket railing on a back deck and stairs](/images/cards/white-powder-coated-aluminum-picket-railing-on-a-c.webp) Popular Here ### Aluminum Railings $75-$155 CAD / lin ft Powder-coated aluminum deck rails, picket, glass-in-aluminum-frame, condo balcony and commercial extrusion systems. $75-$155 CAD per lin ft. Explore aluminum railings [Aluminum Railings →](/aluminum-railings-toronto/) - ![Rooftop terrace guard with composite top rail over aluminum in Leslieville](/images/cards/rooftop-terrace-with-composite-top-rail-over-alumi.webp) Popular Here ### Deck & Outdoor Railings $95-$285 CAD / lin ft Frameless glass, aluminum, wrought iron, Trex/PVC hybrid, pool deck, rooftop terrace and marine-grade railings. $95-$285 CAD per lin ft. Explore deck & outdoor railings [Deck & Outdoor Railings →](/deck-outdoor-railings-toronto/) - ![Two refinishers sanding oak stair treads with a HEPA dust extractor](/images/cards/two-refinishers-in-safety-glasses-sanding-oak-stai.webp) Popular Here ### Staircase Refinishing $65-$140 CAD / tread Dustless sanding, full strip, water-based poly, tread replacement and handrail restoration. $65-$140 CAD per tread; new treads $145-$225. Explore staircase refinishing [Staircase Refinishing →](/staircase-refinishing-toronto/) Not sure which system fits your home? Our lead tech brings samples of all of them to your free in-home consultation [/contact/ →](/contact/) , or browse our 14 GTA service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) . ![Stair fabrication crew loading a finished white oak stringer at the Etobicoke shop](/images/misc/two-fabricators-in-safety-glasses-carrying-a-finis.webp) Free In-Home Consultation Across the GTA ## Hold the Iron in Your Hand Before You Choose We bring solid and forged baluster samples plus matte black and antique bronze powder-coat chips, measure your stair and send a per-foot price in writing. Get Free CAD Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (416) 555-0100 [tel:+14165550100 →](tel:+14165550100) - ✓ Written workmanship warranty - ✓ Itemised CAD quote, no gated pricing - ✓ WSIB registered, $2M liability