It depends on the home. For historic Victorian and craftsman houses, properly sealed ornamental iron that matches the period is the way to go. For modern homes and remodels, powder-coated steel, tempered glass, and stainless cable all work well and handle the damp, marine-influenced climate when finished properly. We help you weigh the options for your specific staircase and the character of the home.

It splits by area. Around the Capitol and the historic neighborhoods, ornamental and traditional metal railings that match the period of the home lead. In newer homes and updated downtown interiors, clean modern metal, glass, and cable are most requested. The capital's mix of historic and modern keeps both in steady demand.

Yes. We install across Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, and the wider Thurston County area, and throughout the greater Puget Sound and Seattle region, with all fabrication done from our Kent shop up I-5.

Yes, and in Olympia it is especially useful given the city's older homes. A wood handrail over steel, iron, cable, or glass blends warmth with structure, and a wood rail can be matched to restored period woodwork in a Victorian or craftsman home. Because we fabricate in-house, combining materials cleanly in one railing is straightforward.