Black steel driveway gate on steel posts, closed across a paved driveway

Handrails and gates in McMinnville.

Handrails and gates for homes and businesses. Measured on site, built to fit in the McMinnville shop, and installed by me.

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Or call (541) 280-7793

It is exactly what we needed to help my husband go up and down the driveway with confidence.Marcia M., Google review, 5 stars

5.0 on Google, 98 reviews. Oregon CCB #259068.

Built for your space

Off-the-shelf rails rarely fit, and a loose rail is how people get hurt. A sagging gate never closes right.

I take the measurements myself and build each rail in the shop for the exact stairs, driveway or ramp it serves. In the shop, a flat table and clamps hold every piece square while it's welded, so the rail goes in straight and solid. The welding truck then brings it out for installation. Older rails and gates with failed welds can be repaired in place. Handrails carry a lifetime warranty.

Gate openers are installed as well, so a new gate opens from your vehicle. Powder coating is done through a trusted partner shop, and the piece comes back finished.

Railing section laid out on Neal's shop floor — Railing section, laid out on the shop floor

Curved end of a black steel ramp handrail Neal built — Ramp rail, the curved end

What I do

Stair and porch rails
Rails for steep driveways and wheelchair ramps
Storefront ramp rails
New gates, and repairs to broken gate welds
Gate openers installed
Old railings joined, repaired or rewelded
Old gates and rails removed first, covered under steel demolition
Lifetime warranty on handrails

The numbers

Handrail height: 34 to 38 in, measured up from the stair nosing
Guard height: 36 in, anywhere the drop is more than 30 in
Gaps: Tight enough that a 4 in ball can't pass through, so a small child can't slip between the bars
Ramp rails: 34 to 38 in high, extending 12 in past the top and bottom of the ramp

These are the residential figures in Oregon. Commercial work has its own requirements, so mention it up front if the job is for a business.

Rail and gate jobs we do most

Homes, farms and businesses. These are the rails and repairs we build most, and the bigger custom gates, stairs and security work.

The calls we get most

Stair and porch railsMeasured on site and built in the shop to fit the exact stairs, then installed. Handrails carry a lifetime warranty.
Ramp and driveway railsRails along wheelchair ramps and steep driveways, built 34 to 38 in high and run past the ends of the ramp.
Gate repairsBroken gate welds, sagging frames and worn hinges repaired in place, so the gate swings true and latches again.
Old railings joined or reweldedVintage and salvaged railings cut, joined and refit to a new spot, or rewelded where the old joints failed.

Bigger jobs

Driveway gates with openersSwing gates on new steel posts, with an opener installed so the gate opens from your vehicle.
Security gates and doorsExpanded mesh gates and doors for apartments and businesses, built to fit the old opening once the old gate is out.
Custom stair systemsSteel stairs with grating treads, built from scratch. One set runs down into an underground greenhouse in North Portland.
Commercial rails and canopiesStorefront ramp rails, and a black steel entry canopy with railing over a brick building's double doors.

Rail and gate work

Steep driveway rail

A rail so the owner's husband can walk the driveway with confidence. The estimate visit was the day after she called.

Vintage railings

Two sections of salvaged railing, cut and joined to fit their new location.

Arched black steel driveway gate with a row of rings along the top — Arched driveway gate with rings

Steel gate with scrollwork on square posts set in concrete at a farm driveway — Farm gate, scrollwork on steel posts

Old white bar security gate leaning next to the new black mesh gate that replaced it — Security gate, old and new side by side

Black iron fence and gate closing in a patio beside a brick house — Patio fence and gate

Black steel security door with expanded mesh at a stairwell entry — Security door, expanded mesh

Black steel entry canopy with railing sections at a brick building — Steel entry canopy with railing

Black steel entry canopy seen from the side along a brick wall — Entry canopy from the side

Black steel ramp handrail along a storefront walkway — Ramp rail at a storefront

Black steel handrails on both sides of a concrete ramp beside a house — Ramp rails beside a house

Deck stairs with black horizontal bar steel railings — Deck stairs, horizontal bar rails

Outdoor steel stairs with grating treads and black railings — Steel stairs, grating treads

Black steel handrail up a set of paver steps — Handrail on paver steps

Horizontal bar steel railing around a deck under oak trees — Deck railing under the oaks

Black steel stair railing inside a house — Stair railing, inside

Black steel loft railing and ladder under a wood ceiling — Loft railing and ladder

Iron fence with spear tops along a curved concrete wall — Iron fence along a curved wall

Security Gate Replacement

An apartment building's entry gate, before and after. Drag the handle to compare.

Old white bar security gate at an apartment building entry

New black steel security gate with expanded mesh at the same apartment entry

AfterBefore

Same doorway at an apartment building. The old bar gate, then the new mesh gate.

New Stair Rails

Exterior stairs on a new house, before and after the rails were installed. Drag the handle to compare.

New outside stairs on a house before any railing went on

The same stairs with black steel railings on both sides

AfterBefore

Same stairs on a new house, before and after the black steel rails went in.

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^$250

call-out, within an hour's drive

Covers the trip and about the first two hours on the job. Custom work is estimated free from your photos. Repairs are priced on site.

What changes the price

DistanceInside an hour's drive, the $250 call-out covers the trip. Longer drives are priced and agreed before I leave.
MaterialAluminum and stainless take more time and shielding gas than mild steel.
AccessIf the truck can't park close, running cables and gear to the work adds time.
PrepRust, paint and grease come off first, and cracked or thin metal gets cut out. A weld is only as strong as the metal under it.
Plate and partsNew steel, extra plate and replacement parts are added to the bill.

We had a tight deadline and he worked overtime to meet our deadline and still charged us his regular rate.

Mari I., Google review, 5 stars

What customers say about their rails

Google reviews from rail and gate jobs, word for word.

Marcia M.Google review

Neal did a fantastic job fabricating and installing a railing on our very steep driveway. It is exactly what we needed to help my husband go up and down the driveway with confidence. Neal came by the day after I first contacted him about the railing for an estimate. He knew exactly what we needed and how to accomplish it. He finished the work on schedule and was very communicative throughout the process. I would highly recommend him for any iron work project you might have.

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Rail for a steep driveway

Randy H.Google review

I recently found Neal on Craigslist and thought I’d try my luck. He offered me a free quote in North Portland and I later found out he commutes from the McMinnville area. That’s nuts. I showed Neal my structure and posed to him my ideas. He brought up some concerns and let me tell you I’m happy he did. I ended up changing the designs and I’m better off for it. Because I changed the plans Neal had to come out a 2nd time to prepare his materials and shop time accordingly. When I was finally ready after weeks of delays on my part, Neal came back out and absolutely slayed the gig. The custom stairs he built me to enter my custom underground greenhouse are exactly what I had in mind and they not only look incredible they feel incredible too. What too, given the dingbat stuff with delays and inexperience on my side he could have easily tacked more money onto his original bid, but when work was finished and we said our goodbyes he didn’t change the bid and I was able to stay on budget. Lastly and perhaps most importantly, Neal didn’t just show up when he said he would, he showed up with a positive and respectful attitude. The man exudes cheerfulness. I feel lucky to have found him, and all my future projects will leave me wondering how I might incorporate Neal again. Good guy, awesome work. Super fair prices. 10 out of 10 absolutely.

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Greenhouse stairs, North Portland

Peg W.Google review

Neal “cut and pasted” 2 sections of vintage salvaged railings with precision and expertise. he was generous with instructions how we can further restore and preserve our “new” railing . Neal is professional, hardworking and pleasant. highly recommend

Vintage railings, joined

Raymond F.Google review

Neal did a great job on our hand rails for our wheelchair ramp. I would highly recommend him.

Wheelchair ramp rails

Bonnie S.Google review

Neal from Neal's Mobile Welding did excellent work creating and building a beautiful railing that fit into my landscape wonderfully! He is detail oriented, listened to my preferences and produced a railing that proudly blends beautifully in my yard.

Landscape railing

Nannette B.Google review

Neal is a gem. Straight up really nice guy and SOLID skills. We had a 2-door gate whose retro-fitted welds were sub- standard & not up to task. When they failed, we called Neal. He was kind, courteous, skilled, and totally reasonable. Will definitely call him for any decorative welding fixes as well! You can't go wrong with him

2-door gate welds

Andrew W.Google review

Neal did a great job on our rought iron railing I will work with him again for sure

Wrought iron railing

Elisa C.Google review

I’m so happy with our new rail. I really appreciate his communication and hard work. Thank you, Neal!

New rail

Ron N.Google review

I would highly recommend Neal to anyone needing any sort of welding work done. The day after Christmas I had a 5 inch aluminum guard rail that was broken at the seam and was bent out of alignment pretty bad. Neal dropped what he was doing and went to get his rig. Had us back up and running in no time. Fantastic job at a fair price! Thank you Neal! 5 Stars!

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5 in aluminum guard rail

Tyler T.Google review

Great experience with Neal welding stainless railing on charter boats. Reliable, efficient, and solid communication with timing the weather!

Stainless rails on charter boats

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Common questions

Trellis frame Neal welded together up on a second-story deck

Do you install them too?

Yes. Every rail and gate is built in the shop and installed by me.

Will it pass code?

Home rails are built to the Oregon residential figures shown above. If a permit or inspection is involved, mention it at the start and it's planned for.

Can you powder coat it?

Not in my shop. Pieces go to a trusted partner shop and come back finished. Tell me the color you want.

Steel or aluminum?

Either. Tell me where it's going, and I'll recommend the metal that holds up best there.

Do you do rails for businesses?

Yes. Storefront and commercial ramp rails, plus stairs and porches at homes.

How do I get a price?

Text photos of the space. The estimate is free.

Do you stand behind your work?

Yes. Every job carries at least a one-year warranty, as Oregon requires. Handrails and aluminum truck skids carry a lifetime warranty.