Pricing
How much does a wrought-iron guardrail cost
Price ranges for a made-to-order wrought-iron guardrail by structure type (stairs, balcony, terrace, window) and finish — compared with DIY kits and off-the-shelf panels.
Three starting price ranges
180 € – 320 €/lm
Stairs
Straight balusters, powder-coated, indoor
220 € – 380 €/lm
Balcony & terrace
Galvanized + powder-coated, outdoor
320 € – 620 € / unit
Window
Low sill, priced per unit by width
Starting grid
By structure type and finish
Factors
What makes the price vary
Pricing is calculated per linear metre for a staircase or balcony — the longer the run, the higher the total, even if the per-metre rate stays stable.
An outdoor structure needs hot-dip galvanizing (NF EN ISO 1461) before powder coating, a protective step an indoor stair guardrail doesn't necessarily need.
Straight balusters forge faster than an ornate scrollwork pattern — the complexity of the design adds work time, billed accordingly.
Chemical anchoring into an old stone stair stringer can require more preparation than a bolt-down baseplate on a new concrete slab.
A handrail or posts with a larger section (better rigidity, heavy use) require more material than a lighter structure.
An upper-floor balcony or a hard-to-access staircase may need more installation time — assessed at the quote stage if a site visit is needed.
For comparison
What's available elsewhere
Stair handrail kits (Vevor, Mophorn) are most often found between 60 € and 120 € depending on the number of steps covered — standalone elements, not a complete guardrail. Panels marketed as "wrought iron" but actually cast moulded iron are found around 390 € to 410 € for a decorative balcony panel, and a standard window guardrail pack around 187 €. None of these match a hand-forged guardrail sized to a real configuration — this segment remains structurally a quote market, not a catalogue-price one.
For a made-to-order installation by a professional, market benchmarks sit more between 150 € and 450 € per linear metre for straight balusters, and can exceed 600 € to 1200 € per linear metre for a highly ornate structure — consistent with our own grid above.
Frequently asked questions
What we're asked most often
Why does a made-to-order guardrail cost more than a store-bought kit?
A handrail kit sold in hardware stores (60 to 120 € on average) covers a limited section, not a complete guardrail sized to the standard across your structure's full length, with fixing suited to your exact support.
Does the price include installation?
The ranges above include supply and fitting. Confirmed precisely at the quote stage for your project.
Is galvanizing mandatory for an outdoor guardrail?
Not a strict regulatory requirement, but a strongly recommended anti-corrosion protection for any steel structure exposed to the weather — see our standards and safety page for detail on the NF EN ISO 1461 standard.
Is the quote free and non-binding?
Yes, requesting a quote is free and non-binding — the workshop replies with a first estimate within 48h.
Does an ornate pattern increase the price much?
Yes, notably: the forging time for scrollwork balusters is significantly higher than for straight balusters, hence the gap shown in the grid above.
What's a secondhand or antique guardrail worth?
On the secondhand market, the ranges observed are very wide (from a few tens of euros to over 1000 € for a period piece on the private market) and without a fixed grid, unlike a new made-to-order fabrication.
Quote
Describe your project
Tell us the guardrail type, length and, if possible, your dimensions — the workshop replies with a first estimate within 48h, no obligation.