Cable railing price per foot
Here are our typical price ranges for cable railing in Los Angeles. Prices are per linear foot, and installation is included in every price on this page. The final quote comes after a free site visit.
| Cable railing option | Typical range | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Powder-coated wrought iron posts and top rail | $95–$120 per linear foot/ linear ftInstallation included | Posts, top rail and all accessories |
| Stainless steel posts and top rail | $145–$160 per linear foot/ linear ftInstallation included | Posts, top rail and all accessories. Price depends on a brushed finish or powder coated. |
Cables and screws: stainless steel or black, same for both options. All of them are marine grade, so they don't rust.
What is included in the price
- Installation, included in every price on this page
- Posts and top rail, in powder-coated wrought iron or stainless steel
- All accessories
- Marine grade cables and screws, in stainless steel or black, that don't rust
- A free site visit and a written quote before any work starts
What changes the price
- Material: powder-coated wrought iron starts lower per foot, stainless steel posts and top rail cost more per foot.
- Finish: for stainless steel, the price depends on whether you choose a brushed finish or powder coated.
- Length: the total linear feet of railing on your property.
- Layout: straight runs, stairs, landings and corners are each measured on site, and that can change the quote.
- Cable and screw color: stainless steel or black. Both are marine grade.
Example cable railing cost math
These are estimates only, calculated from the per-foot ranges above, with installation included in every figure. Your final price depends on your layout and finish.
| Length | Powder-coated wrought iron ($95–$120/ft, installation included) | Stainless steel ($145–$160/ft, installation included) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 ft | $2,375–$3,000 | $3,625–$4,000 |
| 50 ft | $4,750–$6,000 | $7,250–$8,000 |
| 100 ft | $9,500–$12,000 | $14,500–$16,000 |
| 160 ft | $15,200–$19,200 | $23,200–$25,600 |
For reference, one 160 ft cable railing job we completed came to about $18,500, installation included. Every property is different, so use these numbers as a starting point and get a written quote for your own.
Powder-coated wrought iron or stainless steel?
Powder-coated wrought iron gives you a strong, clean-lined railing at the lower price per foot, installation included. Stainless steel posts and top rail cost more per foot and come in a brushed finish or powder coated. Either way, the cables and screws are marine grade, so they don't rust. We will walk you through both at the site visit. Looking at the full service first? See our cable railing installation page, or our handrails for stairs and balconies.
Get your exact cable railing price
Call (424) 484-0626 or request a free quote. We visit your property, measure the job, and send a written quote.
Where we install cable railing
We serve about 30 miles around East Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills · Pasadena · San Marino · Santa Monica · Malibu · Manhattan Beach · Newport Beach · Bel Air · Brentwood · Pacific Palisades · East Los Angeles · Irvine. See the full service area hub.
Cable railing cost FAQs
How much does cable railing cost in Los Angeles?
Our powder-coated wrought iron cable railing typically runs $95–$120 per linear foot, installation included, covering posts, top rail and all accessories. Stainless steel posts and top rail with all accessories typically run $145–$160 per linear foot, installation included. Final quote after a free site visit.
What is the cable railing price per foot?
Starting at $95–$120 per linear foot for powder-coated wrought iron posts and top rail, and $145–$160 per linear foot for stainless steel posts and top rail. Installation is included in both ranges, along with all accessories. The exact number depends on your layout and finish, so we confirm it in a written quote after a free site visit.
How much does stainless steel cable railing cost?
Stainless steel posts and top rail with all accessories typically run $145–$160 per linear foot, installation included. Where you land in that range depends on whether you choose a brushed finish or powder coated.
What is included in the per-foot price?
The ranges include the posts, the top rail and all accessories, along with the cables and screws, and the installation. Every price on this page includes installation. Your written quote lists exactly what is included for your property.
Will the cables or screws rust?
No. The cables and screws are marine grade, in either stainless steel or black, so they don't rust.
Is there a price difference between brushed and powder-coated stainless steel?
Yes, the stainless steel range depends on the finish. A brushed finish and a powder-coated finish are priced differently, and we confirm the exact number for your finish choice in the quote.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. We schedule a free site visit, measure the job, and send a written quote. Call (424) 484-0626 or use the free quote form.
What changes the final price of a cable railing?
Mainly the post and top rail material (powder-coated wrought iron or stainless steel), the finish, and the total length. The layout also matters. Straight runs, stairs, landings and corners are each measured on site, and that can change the quote.
