Steel railing price per metre: how we calculate it.
A galvanised and powder-coated steel railing costs 90 to 175 € per metre with us, supply only, ex VAT, depending on the design. Here is where those numbers come from: the same formula we use in our quotes, applied to five common railings.
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The price follows the weight
People talk about price per metre, but we price per kilo of steel. A metre of railing weighs 8 to 32 kg depending on the sections, and almost everything follows from that: cutting, bending, welding and grinding grow with weight. Each bar is cut and welded separately; at 110 mm centres that is nine bars per metre and about 36 € per metre for the bars alone. The finish is also paid by the kilo: galvanising, powder coating, or both.
Five railings, priced
Height 1.00 m, posts every 1.20 m, bars at 110 mm centres (gap under 110 mm, as NF P01-012 requires in France). Price per metre, ex VAT, supply only, for a 200 m project. For 10 m, add about 10%.
| Railing | kg/m | Powder-coated | Galvanised | Galvanised + coated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Light: flat 40×8 posts and handrail, Ø12 round bars | 12,4 | 77 € | 75 € | 88 € |
| 2. Standard: 40×40×2 tube posts, 40×8 top and bottom rails, Ø12 bars | 14,1 | 84 € | 81 € | 96 € |
| 3. Heavy: 50×50×3 posts, 50×10 rails, Ø12 bars | 18,6 | 100 € | 96 € | 116 € |
| 4. Flat 40×8 bars, 50×50×3 posts, 50×10 rails | 31,6 | 146 € | 141 € | 175 € |
| 5. Perforated sheet, 50×50×3 posts, 50×10 handrail | 7,6 | 91 € | 87 € | 113 € |
Where the money goes
On the standard railing, galvanised and coated (96 €/m): 68 € fabrication and 28 € finish. On the flat-bar railing (175 €/m): 112 € and 63 €. Roughly two thirds workshop, one third finish.
What changes the price
- Sections. 50×10 rails instead of 40×8 make everything heavier. The lighter section is often enough; the calculation decides.
- Finish. Galvanised only or powder-coated only: about the same price. Both together add 11 to 34 €/m. Outdoors it is worth it.
- Quantity. −5% above 20 m, −10% above 100 m.
- Fixing. Side-fixed to the slab edge instead of top-fixed: about +3%.
- Infill. 40×8 flat bars instead of Ø12 round bars: about 1.5 times the price, because there is 1.7 times more steel.
What is not in the price
Installation: in France it is done by our partner installers and priced on request. Transport: priced in the quote for each site. Specific engineering and tests if the package requires them; in Méru we did the survey, shop drawings and the NF P01-013 test.
Price your railing
Our railing configurator uses the same formula: choose sections, infill and finish, and see the price per metre. For a firm price, send the bill of quantities or drawings: quote within 48 hours.
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How much does a steel railing cost per metre?
With us, 90 to 175 € per metre ex VAT, supply only, for a galvanised and powder-coated railing, depending on the design; from about 75 € with a single finish. Installation and transport extra.
Why do flat bars cost more?
Because there is more steel: 31.6 kg/m against 18.6 kg/m for the same frame with Ø12 round bars. Fabrication and finish follow the weight.
Does the price drop with quantity?
Yes: −5% above 20 m and −10% above 100 m. Very small pieces cost a little more per metre.
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