We install wood, metal balusters, cable railing, and glass panel systems on both new builds and existing decks. Spokane code requires guardrails on decks 30 inches or more off the ground, and we build to that standard on every project.
The most common railing choices we install in Spokane are pressure-treated wood with wood or metal balusters, aluminum balusters on a wood top rail, and horizontal cable railing. Wood railing matches a natural deck and costs the least. Metal balusters add a cleaner look without much added cost. Cable railing is the most popular upgrade we see on South Hill and Five Mile Prairie builds, where homeowners want an open sightline to the yard or the Spokane Valley view below.
Spokane County building code requires a guardrail on any deck surface 30 inches or more off the ground. The minimum height is 36 inches for decks up to 30 inches off the ground and 42 inches for higher elevations. Baluster spacing must prevent a 4-inch sphere from passing through. We build every railing to pass final inspection, and we include the railing in the permit drawings so there are no surprises at sign-off.
We also install railing on decks that were built without one or that need a railing upgrade. This requires inspecting the existing post and joist framing to confirm it can carry the lateral load a code-compliant rail adds. If the framing is solid, a railing addition is typically a one-day job for a standard deck. If the posts need reinforcement, we address that before the new rail goes in.
$45 to $120 per linear foot installed, depending on material and post spacing
Pressure-treated wood railing with standard 2x2 wood balusters is the lowest-cost option, running around $45 to $60 per linear foot installed. It is also the most common choice on wood decks in Mead, Cheney, and Airway Heights where the goal is function over appearance.
Stainless steel cable railing is very durable and holds up well in Spokane's climate. The cable itself rarely fails; the end fittings and turnbuckles are where you want to check tension every few years. Most cable railing systems carry a 10-year or longer warranty on the hardware.
Yes. We can include a self-closing gate in any railing system, which is common on decks with pools or yards where a child gate makes sense. Gates add some cost but are straightforward to include in a new railing or railing replacement.
Railing is included in the standard deck permit we pull for any new build. If you are adding railing to an existing unpermitted deck, we can pull a separate railing permit for the addition.
We built this operation around one idea: a deck is a structural investment, not a cosmetic one, and it deserves the same care you would put into any other part of your home. We work across Spokane, South Hill, Five Mile Prairie, Mead, and the Spokane Valley. Every build gets a permit, pressure-treated or composite framing rated for the Pacific Northwest, and a final inspection before we call the job done. We give you a flat written estimate after the site visit and we stand behind the work with a workmanship warranty.
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