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Handrails & grab rails in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs

Handrails and grab rails have to be fixed into solid structure, not just plasterboard. We install rails on stairs, steps and in bathrooms, installed into suitable structure using appropriate fixings within the agreed scope.

Labour from $139+

Prices shown include GST. Parts and materials are additional unless stated otherwise.

What our handrails & grab rails usually include

  • Stair and step handrails
  • Bathroom and toilet grab rails
  • Fixing rails into studs, brick or masonry
  • Replacing loose or damaged rails

Not included

  • • Certification for clinical, NDIS or aged-care compliance
  • • Structural changes to stairs
  • • Building-permit work

What affects the price of handrails & grab rails

  • Rail length and number of rails
  • Wall type and whether studs are in the right place
  • Tiled walls
  • Rail supply

Photos help. Helpful information: where the rail is needed, roughly how long, and the wall type (tiled, plasterboard, brick).

When more information is needed. Most rail installs can be estimated over the phone. If the rail must meet a specific compliance standard, tell us when you call.

Photos from this kind of job

Photos from our own jobs. Where work needs a licence or council approval, a licensed trade handles that part and we take care of the rest on site.

  • Custom timber handrail on posts running alongside a sloped driveway
    Custom timber handrail made and fitted to a driveway

Questions about this job

How much does handrail or grab rail installation cost?

Labour starts from $139, including GST. Parts and materials are additional unless stated otherwise. Pricing can be affected by rail length and number of rails, the wall type and stud positions, tiled walls, and rail supply. A starting price is not a fixed quote; the accepted quote sets the scope.

Can you install grab rails on tiled walls?

Yes, with suitable drill bits and fixings, into suitable structure behind the tiles.

Can you install handrails on stairs and steps?

Yes. Stair and step handrails can be installed into studs, brick or masonry using appropriate fixings within the agreed scope. Structural changes to stairs are not included.

Can you replace a loose or damaged rail?

Yes, loose or damaged rails can be replaced.

Do you certify rails for NDIS or aged care?

No. Rails are installed into suitable structure within the agreed scope, but compliance certification is not provided. If a rail must meet a specific standard, tell us when you call.

How quotes work: get a quote from photos or video.

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