$60 \u2013 $165 Per Linear Foot<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The cost of cable railing installed by a contractor is $60 to $165 per linear foot based on the materials used for posts, the number of cable rails and the complexity of the deck itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Wire Cable Deck Rail Installation<\/h2>\n
The average cost of cable railing professionally installed is about $135 per linear foot. The breakdown is roughly $100 per foot for the most common materials and $30 per foot for installation labor, which includes installing the materials and getting the permit. If old railing is removed and disposed of by the contractor, additional costs will come into play.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$35 \u2013 $90 \/ Linear Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $60 \u2013 $165 \/ Linear Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $115 \/ Linear Foot<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Cable railing gives any deck a contemporary profile with minimal obstruction. But it comes at a higher price than most other options like aluminum or similar like metal and cast iron railings. The cost of cable deck railing is only exceeded by glass railing prices.<\/p>\n This cable railing price guide discusses cost factors to help you consider which materials fit your budget. A list of retail costs and a comparison of cable railing price based on what materials are used for posts and rails. Composite railings are a very popular choice and keep the modern look and appeal, when matched with cable runners. There\u2019s a place for homeowners to submit their costs providing real-life prices for other readers. Consider bookmarking this page of Business Finance News and return to share your project prices with others.<\/p>\n Cost estimates for cable deck railing vary widely, and most sites underestimate price. Deck Cost Guide pegs the price at $40-$60 per linear foot, but you\u2019d have to use the cheapest materials and install them yourself into existing posts to get close to that cost. Even Home Advisor, a typically reliable site, offers a narrow cost range of $60 to $135, definitely on the low side of what homeowners are paying for cable deck rail systems.<\/p>\n View Rail, a retail site specializing in railing, places the cost range nearer to ours at $75 to $225 per linear foot.<\/p>\n Our research shows this breakdown:<\/p>\n Wood posts and optional rail plus cable:<\/strong> $65 \u2013 $115 depending on whether you use existing posts or install new posts. The DriveTite cable railing system is about $75 per foot when existing posts are used.<\/p>\n Aluminum posts and optional rail plus cable:<\/strong> $105 \u2013 $150. An average system from ViewRail is about $130 per linear foot.<\/p>\n Stainless steel posts and optional rail plus cable:<\/strong> $145 \u2013 $220<\/p>\n Wondering whether to go with aluminum or stainless steel?<\/em><\/strong> Aluminum is lighter and costs less. The chief advantage of stainless steel is that it holds up better to marine\/salt spray environments and those with heavy amounts of pollution. Otherwise, aluminum is the cost-effective option.<\/p>\n Here are more specific cost factors about materials and labor.<\/p>\n Many homeowners install cable into existing wood posts when refurbishing or repairing an old deck. Whether you\u2019re repairing an existing deck or constructing a new one, here are cable railing cost comparisons for materials.<\/p>\n Old railing is easily removed, and DIY is a good way to save the $3 or so per linear foot contractors charge for the work plus disposal.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re removing just railing, you can probably dispose of it a little at a time in your weekly trash pickup. If its metal, your recycling facility might take it.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re removing the entire deck, renting a dumpster can reduce disposal costs, especially if you\u2019ve been waiting to do a major clean-out project or have a couple neighbors you can share the cost with. This makes sense because the larger the container you rent, the less it costs per cubic yard of capacity.<\/p>\n All the details are in our Dumpster Rental Costimate.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s consider 3 decks, each 500 square feet, with the railing professionally installed.<\/p>\n The examples will show how cost raises with number of linear foot, which is obvious, but also with the complexity of the deck.<\/p>\n Rectangular 20\u2019 x 25\u2019, single-level Deck with 65 feet of cable railing with top rails:<\/strong><\/p>\n L-shaped deck, single-level deck with 100 feet of cable railing with top rails:<\/strong><\/p>\n Two-level Deck with Stairs & Rails between levels, 115 feet of cable railing with top rail: <\/strong><\/p>\n Here\u2019s what DIY cable deck railing installation will save you. The low end is for decks with predrilled wood and metal posts, while time\/costs go up if wood posts must be drilled onsite.<\/p>\n A team of two experienced installers can install 8 to 15 linear feet of cable deck railing based on job complexity. There will be a little setup and clean-up time too.<\/p>\n Installing cable deck railing is a moderate to difficult job, so your skillset will determine whether to tackle it or not. It\u2019s also time consuming, so factor in how quickly you want to use the deck when deciding.<\/p>\n DIY involves the standard challenges of ordering the right materials in the right amounts, so you don\u2019t come up short and experience a delay, plus adequately spacing and securing the deck posts. It\u2019s certainly easier if you\u2019re using existing posts, as the homeowner did in this video from This Old House.<\/p>\n Special challenges include getting the holes absolutely level and evenly spaced plus installing lag terminal assemblies to keep the cable taught, as shown here. Here\u2019s a good resource with both written manuals and video tutorials. Take a look, so you know what you\u2019ll be getting into if you decide to tackle the job.<\/p>\n In short, if you\u2019re handy and have the time, we think you can handle this job, especially if using pre-existing posts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $60 \u2013 $165 Per Linear Foot The cost of cable railing installed by a contractor is $60 to $165 per linear foot based on the materials used for posts, the number of cable rails and the complexity of the deck itself. 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\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Cable Deck Railing<\/h2>\n
Product and Installation Supplies Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Cable Deck Rail Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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Cost of Repair Supplies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Cost of Disposal for Damaged Decking<\/h3>\n
Sample Cable Railing Deck Railing Project Costs<\/h3>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n