Railing contractor in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Deck and porch railings, staircase railings, and aluminum, cable and glass systems — built to handle Minnesota winters, across the Twin Cities metro.
- Free quotes for houses, lake homes, townhomes and condos
- Aluminum, composite, steel, cable, glass and wood railings
- Anchored to hold up to frost, snow and road salt
Railing services in the Twin Cities
Deck Railings
Aluminum, composite, metal and wood deck railings.
View service →Porch Railings
Front porch and three-season porch railings.
View service →Stair Railings
Staircase railings and balusters, including split-level stairs.
View service →Cable & Glass Railings
Cable and glass railings for lake decks and modern homes.
View service →Railing Repair
Fix loose, rusted or winter-damaged railings.
View service →Railings that survive a Minnesota winter
Twin Cities railings live through months of snow, ice and freeze-thaw. Wood railings check and loosen, painted steel rusts where salt and meltwater sit, and posts that were not fastened well start to wobble after a few seasons.
That is why low-maintenance materials like powder-coated aluminum and composite are so popular here, and why post connections matter more than the railing style itself.
Custom railings for Twin Cities homes
Lake homes around Minnetonka and the north metro lakes have big decks where the view is the point — custom cable and glass railings keep it open. Split-entry and split-level homes in the suburbs have short stair runs and landings that rarely match a stock kit.
Custom railings are measured on site and built to the exact layout, so posts line up with the framing and the railing looks like it belongs to the house.
Permits
In Minnesota, building permits are handled by each city — Minneapolis, St. Paul and every suburb have their own permit office. New decks and larger railing projects can need a permit; simple replacements often do not. Ask about it when you request your quote.
Areas we serve
We take railing projects across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs, including:
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
- Edina and Bloomington
- Minnetonka, Wayzata and the Lake Minnetonka area — lake homes and view decks
- Eden Prairie and Plymouth
- Maple Grove
- Woodbury
- Roseville and the north suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the best railing material for Minnesota winters?
Powder-coated aluminum and composite railings hold up best with the least maintenance. They do not rust or rot, and they handle freeze-thaw well when posts are installed correctly.
When is the best time to install a new deck railing?
Spring through fall is easiest, but many railing installs can be done in winter as long as the deck is accessible. Booking a quote over the winter gets you on the schedule early.
Do I need a permit to replace a deck railing?
It depends on your city and the scope. Like-for-like railing replacements often do not need one; new decks and structural changes usually do.
Do you install railings on lake homes?
Yes. Cable and glass railings are popular on lake decks because they keep the view open.