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Also, don't take a shortcut by installing the new railing using the old screw holes. Spend a few minutes placing new holes to ensure a really sturdy installation.

The post should be one continuous length of lumber that extends from the top of the railing to a metal connector that is solidly anchored into a concrete pier at ground level.

A carpenter will charge $61 to install a standard 10-foot-long hardwood handrail in a straight staircase using brass rail brackets fastened to the wall. This includes the material and labor.