Railings
Cable, Glass & Aluminum Railing Installation
Cable, glass, Aluminum, Composite and Vinyl — all built to the 42-inch guard and 4-inch sphere rules where they apply.
Railing is a safety component before it is a design one. Guard height, infill spacing and load resistance are code items, and they are inspected.
Within those constraints there is real design range. Cable and glass buy back a view that a solid guard would take away, which matters on the hillside lots in Altadena, La Cañada and the north Glendale foothills.
Every estimate includes demolition and haul-away of the existing structure, and a written itemised price you can compare line by line against other bids.
Recent work
Railings we've installed
A sample across every material we carry. See all railings →
Cable railing preserving an open view from a balcony
Tensioned cable railing infill between metal posts
Cable railing along an elevated walkway
Aluminum railing by LA Fence Craft
Cable railing by LA Fence Craft
Glass railing by LA Fence Craft
Aluminum railing by LA Fence Craft
Composite railing by LA Fence Craft
Vinyl railing by LA Fence Craft
Cable railing by LA Fence Craft
Glass railing by LA Fence Craft
Aluminum railing by LA Fence Craft
Composite railing by LA Fence Craft
Vinyl railing by LA Fence Craft
Glass railing by LA Fence Craft
Aluminum railing by LA Fence Craft
What's different about how we do it
Details that decide whether it lasts
Built to guard code
Height and infill spacing to the applicable residential code, so it passes inspection the first time.
Cable tensioned correctly
Under-tensioned cable deflects and fails the sphere test. We tension to spec and re-check after settling.
Glass options
Tempered glass panels with a clean top rail or a frameless spigot detail.
Retrofit to existing decks
Most railing replacements don't require touching the deck surface.
Choose a material
Railings by material
Aluminum
Alucraft
Aluminum railing is the most cost-effective way to meet guard code on a deck or balcony, in black, bronze, whi...
View →Vinyl
VEKA - Bufftech
Vinyl railing is specified almost entirely to match vinyl decking or fencing already on the property. On its o...
View →Composite
Trex - TimberTech
Composite railing is designed with the deck rather than added after, which is why it is the option that most o...
View →Cable
Stainless cable infill
Cable railing buys back the view a solid guard takes away, which is why it dominates on the hillside and canyo...
View →Glass
Tempered glass panels
Glass is the most transparent guard you can build, and on a deck where the view is the whole point it is worth...
View →Materials
Four lines, so the recommendation can follow the property
Vinyl, Aluminum, Composite and Wood. Each has a job it does better than the others — and one it does badly.
Compare materialsVinyl
Privacy fencing, pool surrounds, anywhere you never want to paint again
Aluminum
Pool code enclosures, view-preserving perimeter, security with sightlines
Composite
Wood look with no staining cycle; decking and privacy fence
Wood
Budget-sensitive projects, historic overlays, matching an existing fence
Reviews
4.5 stars, 209 reviews
LA Fence Craft designed and installed my new fence and gate. They did a beautiful job, cleaned up the job site and even spent time polishing the fence and gate. I couldn't recommend them more.
This is the second job I've had done by LA Fence Craft. From the detailed written estimate to the final clean up, they know how to get it done. I can't recommend them enough.
We hired LA Fence Craft to replace our old wooden fence. Very professional, excellent work, very clean. They even came on Sunday to make sure the job was done perfectly before our inspection.
How much does a new fence cost in the Los Angeles area?
Price is driven by three things: linear footage, material, and how much demolition and haul-away the old fence needs. Wood is the least expensive per foot and Vinyl and Aluminum sit above it, with Composite typically highest. Slope, hard digging in decomposed granite, and gates all add cost. We give a written, itemised price after measuring on site — not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Do I need a permit for a fence?
It depends on height and location on the lot, and the rules vary between cities and even between parcels. Rear and side yard fencing at standard residential height is often exempt, while taller fencing, street-facing fencing, and anything structural like a patio cover more often is not. Los Angeles also has designated Fence Height Districts that change what's allowed. We check your parcel before you sign.
How long does installation take?
A typical residential fence replacement is one to two days on site once materials are in. Custom gates, automation, patio covers and decks run longer. Lead time on materials is usually the bigger variable, and we give you a date range in writing with the estimate.
Do you handle the demolition of my old fence?
Yes. Removal, haul-away and disposal of the existing fence are included in the quote unless you tell us you want to keep it. There's no separate disposal charge added at the end.
Where we install
Railings across Los Angeles
Also from us
Other services
Fences
Vinyl, Aluminum, Composite and Wood — measured, permitted where required, and installed by our own crews. Not subcontracted out.
View →Gates
Single swing, double swing, sliding and automated. Built to your opening rather than trimmed to fit a stock panel.
View →Patio Covers
Solid roof, lattice, or a combination. Insulated panels available where the patio doubles as living space.
View →Decks
Composite and natural wood decks, built on a frame designed for the span and the slope.
View →Free, no-obligation
Get a written estimate this week
We measure on site, check your city's height and permit rules, and give you an itemised price you can compare against any other bid.