Railings & stairs
Railings with a view.
Black aluminum, cable or glass railings and stairs built to code, on new decks or as an upgrade to the one you have.
Railings & stairs
The part you touch every day.
Railing sets the look of the whole deck and stairs are where most decks get used hardest. We build both: black aluminum for the clean modern look, stainless cable or glass to keep a view open, cedar to match the wood, and stairs with landings where the grade calls for them.
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What's included
What we build.
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Black aluminum
Powder-coated aluminum rail and balusters. No painting, no upkeep.
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Cable
Horizontal cable railing that keeps the view open on elevated decks.
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Glass panel
Full-view glass railing where the trees or water are the point.
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Composite & drink rail
Composite railing with aluminum balusters and a flat drink rail on top.
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Stairs
Straight and turn staircases in composite or cedar, with matching rail.
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Front entries
Front steps, landings and handrails for a safer, better-looking entry.
Railing options
Three styles. All built by us.
Black aluminum
Powder-coated rail and balusters. No painting, no upkeep, the clean look on most of our decks.
Cable
Thin horizontal cable that keeps the view open on elevated decks.
Composite
Railing to match the boards, with balusters and a flat drink rail on top.
Reviews
What homeowners say.
5.0 on Thumbtack (40 reviews), Google and Yelp
“They completed my rooftop deck—over 630 sq. ft. including the stairs and lighting—in about a week, and I’m very happy with how everything turned out. … One thing I really appreciated was how transparent [the owner] was with the pricing. He clearly explained the material, labor, and waste costs, so there were no surprises.”
Sam C. · Thumbtack, August 2026
“I hired B&M Modern Works LLC for my front deck project in Renton, WA—a roughly 170 sq ft L-shaped composite deck attached to my house and garage, complete with railings, stairs, and city views—and I’m thrilled with the results. … The owner visited our site at least twice before starting to ensure everything aligned with our vision, discussing details like deck depth, joist spacing, and railing placement.”
Saurabh S. · Thumbtack, March 2026
“We hired [Black Bear] to replace some stairs, railings and waterproofing under our deck, as well as refinishing our existing deck. [The owner] was very knowledgeable, really listened to what we wanted … His team was incredibly fast and hard working, even in the rain and cold and kept everything organized and clean while they were working.”
Carolyn D. · Thumbtack, February 2026
Common questions
Railings & stairs: questions.
Straight answers on cost, timing and materials for decks and fences in the Pacific Northwest. Still wondering? Call or text (425) 953-7012.
Which railing is lowest maintenance?
Black aluminum and glass need almost nothing beyond an occasional wash. Cable needs an occasional tension check. Cedar looks great but wants the same clean-and-seal as a cedar deck.
Can you replace just the railing on my deck?
Yes, as long as the deck itself is sound. We can swap old wood railing for aluminum, cable or glass and update the stairs at the same time.
Free estimates
Railings with a view.
Tell us what you want built and where. We come out, look at the space, and give you one fixed price. Free.