A balcony adds light, space and character to a property in a way that's hard to replicate any other way. We design and fabricate bespoke metal balconies — from simple Juliet guards to full structural platforms — built to last and finished to suit.
Done well, a metal balcony becomes one of the most distinctive parts of a building's exterior. Done badly, it's an eyesore — or worse, a structural problem. We've been fabricating metalwork long enough to know the difference, and we approach every balcony project with that in mind.
Whether you're adding a Juliet balcony to a first-floor bedroom, fitting full platforms to a new-build development, or restoring something period on a Victorian terraced house — we can design, fabricate and install the right solution.
We always start with a site visit. The structural situation, fixings, planning requirements and your aesthetic brief all need to be understood before anything is priced. It's the only way to do it properly.
A Juliet balcony is a fixed railing or guard fitted across the full width of a door or large window opening. There's no platform to stand on — the purpose is safety (preventing falls from open doors) and aesthetics. They're cost-effective, straightforward to plan and install, and hugely popular on bedroom and living room windows where you want the feel of a balcony without the structural work of a full platform.
We fabricate these in bar-and-rail, cable infill, or glass panel styles — straight, curved, or to a bespoke design if you're after something specific.
A full balcony means a structural platform you can actually step out onto. These involve considerably more engineering — the platform has to be properly cantilevered or supported, fixed securely into the building structure, and designed to carry a live load without flexing or settling over time.
We handle the structural steelwork, decking (steel grating, timber boarding, or composite options), balustrade, and drainage. For planning and building regulations, we can advise on what's typically needed — though a structural engineer's sign-off is required for the platform loads.
We'd rather be upfront about these early than have them come up later. None of them are reasons not to proceed — they're just things that affect how the project runs.
Juliet balconies typically fall under permitted development and don't need planning permission. Full platforms are less clear-cut — it depends on the size, the property type, and whether it's in a conservation area. We'll advise based on your specific situation, and can help you navigate the process if permission is needed.
Full balconies are fixed into the building structure, so we need to understand what we're working with before anything is designed. If a structural engineer's input is needed — for a cantilever, say, or a period property — we'll tell you early so there are no surprises.
All our external metalwork is hot-dip galvanised before painting. That's not a premium option — it's just how we finish outdoor steelwork, because it's the only approach that gives long-term corrosion resistance. A galvanised and powder-coated balcony needs very little maintenance beyond an occasional clean.