About Mr. Handrail
Mr. Handrail has served the California Bay Area since 2005, specializing in iron handrails. Mr. Handrail is owned and operated by Richard Saum, an accomplished metal tradesman who worked with the company’s founder for many years.
Mr Handrail serves the greater California Bay Area.
Completed Iron Handrail work can be found in: San Francisco, San Mateo, Berkeley, Oakland, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Napa, San Rafael, Novato and Sausalito.
Richard Saum
Richard Saum grew up doing ironwork. He traces his welding and blacksmithing lineage back at least three generations. Taught by his father and grandfather, he has worked in almost every aspect of welding, including structural iron. As a blacksmith, Richard discovered a passion for ornamental ironwork. He especially enjoys the modern design aesthetic.
Richard values the hands-on, customer-centric craftsmanship tradition at Mr. Handrail. Becoming Mr. Handrail’s owner was a natural fit. With years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the business, he cherishes smaller residential projects and close community ties. His vision is to continue delivering quality work, honoring the foundation it was built upon.
Outside of ironworking, Richard enjoys pursuits like freestyle jet-skiing, motocross, wakeboarding, bass fishing, golfing, and spending time with his girlfriend.
From The Founder
I was introduced to ironwork as a young boy, learning to heat, bend and weld in my Dad's shop in Texas first and then Walnut Creek in the sixties. As a young man I moved to the North Bay doing Structural and Misc. Iron. In 2005 after sailing to Mexico (my other passion) I decided to fill a need the economics of which a large shop made difficult, namely handrails. To that end I started Mr. Handrail. Now 11 years later I am retiring and turning the reins over to my associate Richard.
Richard is accomplished beyond his young years (in comparison to me) and brings some added skills I never acquired. He also has spent most of his life in the metal trades and shares my passion. He has a good eye for design, is conscientious and I know will do his best to please you. I commend him to you.
Sincerely,
Jack Hewatt
