The buildings here set a high bar, from century-old mansions and brownstones to luxury lakefront high-rises, and many sit within a historic district. That means almost no railing is a stock size, and the work has to honor the character of the building. We measure and fabricate each railing to its exact opening, then weld and anchor it on site so it sits tight and looks the part. Here's how we approach the custom ironwork on a Gold Coast job.

Stoop and Entry Railings for Historic Homes

The entry makes the first impression on a Gold Coast brownstone or mansion, so the railing has to be both solid and in keeping with the architecture. We build stoop and entry railings with the ornamental detail these homes call for, anchored into stone or masonry so they feel rock-solid for the long haul.

Matched to Landmark Facades

This is where Gold Coast work really stands apart. Much of the neighborhood falls within a historic district, including the mansions along Astor Street, so a new railing has to match the original ironwork closely. We replicate the scale, pattern, and finish so the piece reads as part of the building, which matters to a landmark-minded owner and to the district guidelines alike.

Built for Lakefront High-Rises

The luxury towers along the lake are a different job from a townhouse. Balconies up high take strong wind and steady moisture off the water, so we build and anchor those railings to hold real force and we coat them to stand up to the exposure, keeping the view open and the rail solid.

Code-Ready and Landmark-Ready

Chicago sets firm rules for guardrail height, baluster spacing, and load, and the Gold Coast adds historic district considerations on top. We build to current code from the first measurement and work within landmark guidelines where they apply, so the railing clears both the inspector and the district.