Basic
$60 – $228 per linear ft
Powder-coated aluminum posts and top rail with 1/8 in. stainless cable, swaged and tensioner fittings, spacing to code
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Supply and install a complete cable railing system (posts, top rail, stainless cable, hardware) on a deck or stair, per linear foot.
Cable Hand Rail in Virginia Beach, Virginia typically costs $71 to $268 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Virginia Beach are 7.0% lower than the national average for cable hand rail.
National average: $75 – $285 per linear ft
$60 – $228 per linear ft
Powder-coated aluminum posts and top rail with 1/8 in. stainless cable, swaged and tensioner fittings, spacing to code
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Find a pro to do this$71 – $268 per linear ft
Heavier powder-coated steel posts and top rail, 1/8 in. stainless cable, low-profile tensioners, intermediate cable braces
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Find a pro to do this$88 – $336 per linear ft
Stainless steel posts with 1/8 in. 316-grade cable, hidden tensioners, wood top rail
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $33 – $124 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $23 – $89 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $8.73 – $33 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.82 – $22 | linear ft |
Material costs in Virginia Beach run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local cable hand rail contractors in Virginia Beach for personalized quotes based on your specific project.