Frequently Asked Questions


Yes. Many Redmond communities have standards covering exterior railings, and we supply drawings and finish samples so the specification clears design review without a second round. Modern systems generally sit comfortably within contemporary community guidelines.

Yes, and it is usually the expectation. Because we fabricate the railings, gates, and architectural metal ourselves, one finish and one design language can run from the driveway gate through to the principal staircase, which is what a property of this caliber calls for.

Yes, and it is our particular advantage in Kirkland. Because railings, gates, and architectural metal are all fabricated in the same shop, one finish and one design language can run from the staircase to the deck balustrade to the entry gate, so the property reads as a single scheme.

Yes. Beyond simple bars and ornamental scrollwork, we laser cut custom metal panels into the door, so it can carry a house number, a monogram, or a pattern of your own. The laser cut elements build into either a simple or an ornamental door, all cut in our Kent shop.

Yes. We add graspable, securely mounted handrails to existing staircases, entries, and primary-suite areas, matching the finish to what is already in the home so the new support blends in. We assess the structure on a site visit and mount securely into a fine home without compromising its finishes.

Yes. Both swing and slide gates can be fully automated, including wide, heavy estate gates, and we build and install the automation to match. It opens by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a sensor that reads an approaching vehicle, and it includes safety sensors that stop the gate if something is in the way.