Stair Railings & Handrails in Miami, FL

Stair Railings & Handrails in Miami, Custom Built, Installed to Code

A stair railing has to do two things: keep people from falling, and look like it belongs on the building. South Florida Fabrication & Fencing fabricates and installs custom stair railings, handrails, and guardrails for homes, condos, and commercial properties across Miami-Dade, interior and exterior, in aluminum, steel, and stainless, built to fit your stairs exactly and to meet Florida Building Code.

Because we fabricate in our own Miami shop, we’re not bending a stock kit to fit your stairs. We measure, build to your rise and run, and install railings that are solid, level, and code-compliant.

Railing & Handrail Services

• Exterior stair railings, front entry steps, porch and deck stairs, and exterior stairwells
• Interior stair railings, staircases and landings in homes, lobbies, and commercial buildings
• Wall-mounted handrails, for stairs, ramps, and hallways, including ADA-compliant grab rails
• Guardrails, for balconies, landings, decks, and raised walkways
• ADA ramp railings, handrails and edge protection for accessibility ramps at businesses and multifamily properties
• Balcony railing replacement, replacing corroded or non-compliant railings on condos and apartments
• Cable & glass-panel railings, modern infill options with aluminum or stainless frames

Materials for South Florida

Aluminum is our go-to for exterior railings in Miami: it won’t rust, needs no painting, and comes in powder-coat colors that hold up in the sun (see aluminum railings). Stainless steel suits modern designs and harsh coastal exposure. We’ll recommend the right material for the location, the look, and the maintenance you want.

Building Code & Safety Requirements

The Florida Building Code regulates guard height, handrail height and graspability, baluster spacing (to prevent a small child slipping through), load resistance, and where handrails are required on stairs and ramps. Miami-Dade inspectors check these details, and a railing that fails inspection has to be redone. We design and install to the applicable code for your property type, and we’ll explain what’s required for your project.

Residential, Condo & Commercial Work

Homeowners come to us for front-step handrails, pool deck and patio railings, and interior stair upgrades. Condo and HOA associations rely on us for balcony and stairwell railing replacement across multiple units, often as part of building recertification and safety projects. Commercial clients need ADA-compliant ramps and handrails, stairwell guardrails, and durable railings for high-traffic entrances. We provide written proposals and can supply drawings and specifications for association and permit approvals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a handrail on my front steps?

Code generally requires handrails once a stair reaches a certain number of risers, and guardrails where there’s a drop-off. Requirements depend on the specific stair and property type, we’ll tell you what applies.

Can you replace just the railings on our condo balconies?

Yes. Balcony railing replacement on condos and apartments is a common project, and we work with associations on scope, drawings, scheduling, and inspections.

How long does railing installation take?

Most residential stair railings are installed in a day once fabricated. Fabrication time depends on design complexity.

Get a Free Railing Estimate

Call (305) 233-5333 or send photos and measurements online. Serving Miami, Coral Gables, Kendall, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Miami Beach, and all of Miami-Dade County.