Basic
$156 – $445 per linear ft
Powder-coated aluminum posts with 1/2 in. clear tempered glass infill panels and aluminum top rail, code height

Install a tempered-glass panel railing (posts or base shoe with top rail) on a deck or stair, per linear ft, materials and labor.
Glass Hand Rail in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $183 to $523 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for glass hand rail.
National average: $175 – $500 per linear ft
$156 – $445 per linear ft
Powder-coated aluminum posts with 1/2 in. clear tempered glass infill panels and aluminum top rail, code height
$183 – $523 per linear ft
Stainless posts with 1/2 in. clear tempered glass held by round clamps and a stainless round top rail, code height
$229 – $654 per linear ft
Stainless posts with 1/2 in. laminated tempered glass in low-profile clamps and a continuous flat stainless cap rail, code height
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $83 – $236 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $64 – $182 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $22 – $63 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $15 – $42 | linear ft |
Connect with local glass hand rail contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.