Stair railing repair and installation across the DMV
A loose railing is the repair people put off until someone grabs it on the way down. Newel posts work loose where they bolt to the floor framing, handrail brackets pull out of drywall because they missed the stud, balusters snap or go missing, and basement stairs in half the houses we see never had a rail at all.
Or call or text (240) 616-4788. Hours 8 to 6, Monday through Saturday.
How the job goes
We bolt newels back to the framing with a hidden lag or a newel fastener, not a longer finish nail. Wall rails get brackets into studs at the height the code asks for, between 34 and 38 inches off the nose of the tread, with returns at both ends. Missing balusters get matched or the run gets a new set, and open sides get a guard where a child or a tenant inspection needs one.
Jobs we take
- Loose newel posts rebolted to the framing
- Handrails and brackets reset into studs
- Wall rails added to basement and attic stairs
- Balusters replaced, matched or converted to iron
- Guards added on open stair sides and landings
- Deck and porch railing posts tightened or replaced
What it costs
Railing repairs are priced by the visit and new rails by the run. Tightening a newel and resetting brackets is one short stop. A new wall rail for a basement stair is one visit with the rail, brackets and returns on the materials line. A full baluster swap is priced per baluster, and the estimate shows the count.
Bathroom sink re anchored and recaulked, new toilet seat
Washington, DC, Oct 2026. Labor and materials.
$287
Shower rod re anchored with metal anchors
Annapolis, MD, Aug 2026. Labor and materials.
$100
Wall touch up after an old leak and a loose fire pull station resecured
Washington, DC, Aug 2026. Labor and materials.
$147
What moves the price is on the stair railings cost page.
Every job is done by a contractor licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). The license number is on your estimate.