Balcony & Railing Installation in East Ravenswood
For More Than 30 Years
Balcony & Railing Installation in East Ravenswood, Chicago
Custom Balcony & Railing Installation in East Ravenswood
No two properties on these tree-lined streets are quite the same. A vintage greystone, a classic brick two-flat, and a newer condo build each call for a railing that suits the style of the home and the way it was built. We measure, design, and weld every railing in our own shop, then bring it out and install it to fit your property and meet Chicago code. With 30 years of ironwork behind us and more than 20,000 jobs completed, we have worked on just about every type of home in this part of the North Side.
Residential Balcony Railings in East Ravenswood
Most of our work in the neighborhood is on homes, and railings are a big part of it. We handle front porch railings on greystones, rear balcony and back-stair railings on two-flats and three-flats, condo balcony rails, and the small Juliet balconies you see on a lot of older facades. Each one is built to fit the opening and finished to match the look you want, whether that is detailed wrought iron on a vintage home or a cleaner, simpler line on a newer one.
If you are updating the outside of the property at the same time, we can match the railing to other ironwork on the home, including matching iron gates for the walkway or yard. Keeping the railing and gate in the same style pulls the whole exterior together and means one crew handles both.
Commercial Balcony Railings in East Ravenswood
We also work with property owners and managers along the Ravenswood corridor and the mixed-use blocks around it. Apartment buildings, walk-up rentals, and storefronts all need railings that handle steady daily use and meet code for shared spaces. We install balcony and walkway railings for multi-unit buildings, and because many older commercial properties also rely on exterior steel, we handle fire escape installation and repair as well. That makes it easy to keep one company on the building for all of its iron.
Railing Styles and Materials for Every East Ravenswood Property
The right material depends on the look you want, the building, and how much upkeep you want to deal with. Here are the main options we install, and we are happy to walk through which one fits your property during a visit.
Ornamental Wrought Iron
Wrought iron is the classic choice for the older homes in this neighborhood. It is strong, it lasts, and it can be shaped into detailed patterns that suit a historic greystone or two-flat. This is our most requested material for front porches and balconies on vintage homes.
Low-Maintenance Aluminum
Aluminum gives you the clean look of metal without the same upkeep. It does not rust, it holds its finish, and it works well for owners who want a sharp railing they can mostly forget about. It is a popular pick for newer builds and busy rental properties.
Cable and Glass Railings
For a more open, modern look, cable and glass railings keep the view clear while still meeting safety requirements. These pair well with updated condos and contemporary additions where a heavy iron rail would feel out of place. You can see more of our custom balcony and railing work to compare styles.
Stair and Walkway Railings
Balconies are only part of it. We also build railings for front stoops, interior stairs, rear staircases, and walkways, all part of our custom ironwork. If your home has a run of steps that needs a safe, solid handrail, we can match it to the rest of the railings on the property.
