Glass Balustrade Balcony in Farnham
Farnham Glass Balustrades designs and installs glass balustrade balconies for properties across Farnham and the surrounding GU9 and GU10 area. Whether you need a Juliet balcony on a rear bedroom extension or a full-depth balcony with structural deck and glass guarding, we handle everything from survey through to Building Control sign-off.
Balconies change how a home feels. For elevated properties in Lower Bourne and Great Austins, a glass balustrade balcony turns an upstairs room into something genuinely special. For barn conversions in Tilford and Rowledge, the first floor often opens onto a loft bedroom above an open-plan space, where a glass balustrade creates the visual connection that makes the room work.
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Juliet Balconies vs Full-Depth Balconies
These are two distinct products. Knowing which applies to your property matters before you get any quotes.
Juliet Balconies
A Juliet balcony sits flush against the building. It does not project outward and provides no standing space. Its purpose is safety guarding for a floor-to-ceiling door or large window opening. A frameless glass Juliet is the most popular type we install across Farnham.
Juliet balconies create the visual drama of a balcony opening without requiring any structural alteration to the building footprint. See our dedicated Juliet balcony installation page for full detail on systems, sizes, and costs.
Full-Depth Balconies
Full-depth balconies project from the building and provide a genuine outdoor standing platform. They require a structural deck (typically steel-framed and cantilevered) with glass balustrade guarding around the perimeter.
They are a more significant project, involving structural calculations and Building Regulations approval. For elevated properties in Lower Bourne and Tilford with views across Surrey hills, a full-depth balcony gives you somewhere to stand and take that view in.
Frameless Glass Balustrades
The frameless system is the most frequently specified for balconies. Glass panels are fixed into a continuous structural channel at the base, with no vertical posts interrupting the view. This system suits both Juliet and full-depth installations.
Glass specification for balconies: 17.5mm or 21.5mm toughened laminated glass, two bonded panes with an interlayer. Laminated glass is the standard required for balcony positions because if a panel breaks, the interlayer holds fragments in place.
Post-Mounted Systems and Handrails
Post-mounted systems use vertical stainless steel posts fixed into the deck at regular intervals, with glass panels slotted between them. They offer structural flexibility for complex balcony shapes and accommodate a top handrail, which some customers prefer for grip.
Building Regulations Part K requires a handrail at the correct height, typically 1,100mm above the finished floor level for balconies. We fit handrails as standard on all full-depth balcony installations.
Both types use toughened or toughened laminated glass for the balustrade panels. The fixing systems, post styles, and hardware differ depending on whether the structure is Juliet or full-depth.
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Building Regulations and Planning Permission
Building Regulations
Any balcony installation that creates a drop of more than 600mm requires guarding. Building Regulations Part K sets the minimum standards: guarding must be at least 1,100mm high measured from the finished floor level of the balcony, and must resist a horizontal load of 0.74kN/m.
Our glass specifications and fixing systems are engineered to meet these requirements. We coordinate Building Control notification as part of the installation process.
Planning Permission in Farnham
Juliet balconies typically fall within permitted development rights and do not require planning permission. They are treated as a window alteration.
Full-depth projecting balconies almost always require planning permission, particularly on front or side elevations. Waverley Borough Council planning policies apply across GU9 and GU10. For properties on the Surrey Hills AONB fringe (including parts of Tilford and Rowledge), design and material choices receive additional scrutiny.
Conservation Area Properties
For properties within Farnham’s conservation area (principally the town centre and Castle Hill area) or in listed buildings, even Juliet-style alterations may need consent. We advise on what is and is not permitted development for your specific property type and postcode during the survey.
Cost of a Glass Balustrade Balcony
Juliet balcony (frameless glass, installed): £1,200 to £2,500 depending on width and glass specification. Full-depth balcony glass balustrade guarding only (deck already installed): £180 to £350 per linear metre.
Full balcony projects including structural deck typically range from £8,000 to £20,000 or more depending on size and complexity. Call 01252 979123 for a precise quote after site survey.
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