02 — Metal Railings
Bespoke Metal Railings in London
Railing Types
Railings we make
Made to the measured run, not assembled from stock panels — which is why they sit correctly on walls that are neither straight nor level.
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Front Garden Railings
The classic London frontage: a low wall with a railing above it, set out so the panels follow the fall of the pavement rather than stepping down it.
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Boundary Railings
Longer runs marking a boundary line, on walls or set into the ground, with posts and bays sized to the site.
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Balcony Railings
Replacement or new railings for balconies and terraces, brought up to current height requirements without overwhelming a period elevation.
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Commercial Railings
Railings for flats, developments, schools and commercial frontages, working to a specification or a drawing where one exists.
Completed Work
Railing projects
03 — Balustrades & Handrails
Balustrades & handrails
Made-to-measure architectural metalwork for stairs, balconies and entrances — set out to meet Building Regulations as standard.
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Staircase Balustrades
Raking balustrades templated from the finished staircase, so the line of the handrail is continuous from bottom newel to landing return.
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Balcony & Landing Balustrades
Steel, or steel with glass infill, set out to the heights and gap limits in Building Regulations Part K.
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Handrails
Wall-mounted and free-standing handrails for entrance steps, internal flights and access routes.
Send Your Project
Have something in mind?
Show us.
Send us a photo, sketch or inspiration together with your postcode and we’ll discuss what’s possible.
- 01A photo of the opening, wall or staircase
- 02A sketch, or a reference image you have saved
- 03Approximate dimensions, if you have them
- 04Your postcode
Materials & Finishes
Finished for the position they sit in
External railings on a road-facing boundary are galvanised before they are coated. Internal balustrades are treated differently — the specification follows the job.
- Materials
- Mild steel flat bar, round bar and box section
- Toughened glass infill where specified
- Formed steel and timber cappings
- Fixings
- Core-drilled and resin-anchored into wall cappings
- Base plates fixed to stone, concrete or steel
- Side-fixed to staircase strings to keep treads clear
- Protection & finish
- Hot dip galvanised then powder coated for external work
- Powder coated for internal balustrades and handrails
- Any RAL colour
- Regulations
- Balustrade heights and gap limits set out to Building Regulations Part K for stairs, landings and balconies.
How It Works
From first message to finished installation
Five steps, no surprises. Every project is priced and agreed before anything is made.
Tell Us About Your Project
Send photos, references, any dimensions you have and your postcode.
Measurements / Site Visit
We confirm requirements and take measurements from the actual opening.
Design & Quote
Design, specification and price agreed before anything is made.
Fabrication
The metalwork is fabricated to the agreed specification.
Installation
The finished metalwork is installed and adjusted on site.
Areas We Cover
Serving London & surrounding areas
Black Heath Metalworks covers all of London plus approximately 20 miles around London.
North London
From the inner boroughs out to the North Circular and beyond.
- Camden
- Islington
- Hampstead
- Highgate
- Finchley
- Barnet
- Enfield
- Muswell Hill
- Tottenham
- Edmonton
- Southgate
- Hendon
South London
Across the river through the southern boroughs.
- Greenwich
- Eltham
- Lewisham
- Dulwich
- Clapham
- Balham
- Wimbledon
- Streatham
- Croydon
- Bromley
- Sutton
- Kingston
East London
The eastern boroughs and out towards the Essex border.
- Hackney
- Shoreditch
- Bow
- Stratford
- Walthamstow
- Leyton
- Ilford
- Romford
- Barking
- Woodford
- Chingford
- Dagenham
Not sure if we cover your area? Send us your postcode and we’ll tell you.
FAQ
Metal railings — common questions
Matching a period style, fixing to an existing wall, and what the regulations require.
Can you match railings to an existing period style?
Yes. Send photographs of the existing railings or of a neighbouring property and we can work to a matching or complementary design.
Do balustrades need to meet Building Regulations?
Balustrades and handrails on stairs, landings and balconies are covered by Building Regulations, including minimum heights and maximum gaps. We set our work out to those requirements as standard.
Can railings be fitted to an existing wall?
Usually. Railings can be core-drilled or resin-fixed into a wall capping, or fixed to a face with base plates. The right method depends on the wall, which is confirmed at the measuring stage.
What finishes are available?
Most external railings are hot dip galvanised and then powder coated, which gives a durable finish suited to a London frontage. Internal work is typically powder coated. Colour is your choice.
Do you make railings for commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, developers, property managers, builders and contractors, on residential and commercial projects alike.
Also Made Here
Related metalwork
Need railings made to measure?
Send a photo of the wall or staircase with your postcode and we'll take it from there.