Decks & Patios · Nashville, TN
Railings & Stairs in Nashville
Cable, aluminum and composite railing systems, and stairs built to a code-legal rise and run.
Railings & Stairs in Nashville, Tennessee
Cable, aluminum and composite railing systems, and stairs built to a code-legal rise and run.
Nashville's Decks & Patios connects homeowners across Middle Tennessee with licensed, insured deck builders for railings & stairs. Estimates are free and written, the price is agreed before work starts, and the workmanship is backed in writing.
What the job usually involves
Every property is different, which is why the estimate comes after somebody has actually looked at it rather than before. What does not change is the process: assess, explain the options in plain language, put the scope and price in writing, then do the work to that scope.
Why homeowners call
The reasons people get in touch.
- Deck feels bouncy or unsafe
- Boards are splitting
- Nowhere shaded to sit
- Mosquitoes make it unusable
- Want to extend the living space
- Failed an inspection
What is included
What railings & stairs covers.
- Wood, composite, aluminum and cable railing systems
- Post attachment done structurally rather than surface-screwed
- Guard heights and baluster spacing to current code
- Stairs rebuilt with consistent rise and run
- Graspable handrails on stair flights
- Existing railing assessed and repaired where sound
Railings & Stairs, in practice
Railing posts are the part that fails. A post lag-screwed to the outside of a rim joist has very little resisting a person leaning on it, and proper attachment — blocking, through-bolts or a purpose-made hardware system — is what makes a guard actually guard.
Baluster spacing and guard height are code items and they are checked at inspection for a reason. On older decks the spacing is frequently wide enough for a small child to pass through, which is worth correcting whether or not anything else needs doing.
Also available
Other deck building services.
New Decks
Composite and pressure-treated decks engineered, permitted and built with proper footings and ledger attachment.
Learn moreComposite Decking
Trex, TimberTech and similar systems with hidden fasteners and matching rail, for a deck you never stain again.
Learn moreScreened Porches
Turning an open deck into three-season space, including roof structure, screening and electrical.
Learn moreCovered Patios & Pergolas
Roofs, pergolas and shade structures that tie into the house rather than looking bolted on.
Learn moreDeck Repair & Resurfacing
Replacing failing boards and rails over a sound frame, and fixing the ledger flashing most old decks got wrong.
Learn moreFAQ
Railings & Stairs — questions
How much does railings & stairs cost in Nashville?
Price depends on the size and condition of the job, so we give you a free written estimate rather than a number over the phone that changes when we arrive. You will know the cost before any work begins.
Do you offer free estimates for railings & stairs?
Yes — free and with no obligation. A local deck builder assesses the job, explains the options and puts the scope and price in writing for you to consider.
Which areas do you cover for railings & stairs?
All of Middle Tennessee — Nashville plus 64 more towns across 12 counties, including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Mt. Juliet.
Free estimate
Need railings & stairs in Nashville?
Tell us what is going on and we will get you a free estimate from a local deck builder. No obligation, no pressure.