Glass Balcony Balustrades in Reigate
Reigate Glass Balustrades designs and installs glass balustrade balconies for properties across Reigate and the RH2 area. Whether you need a frameless Juliet balcony on a rear extension or a full-depth balcony with structural deck and glass guarding, we handle the complete installation from survey through to Building Control sign-off.
For elevated properties on Reigate Hill and Chart Lane, with views across the Surrey Weald and the North Downs, a glass balcony turns an upstairs room into a genuinely different space. For Victorian and Edwardian detached homes around Wray Common and Reigate Heath, uninterrupted glazing adds a presence no timber alternative can match.
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Juliet Balconies and Full-Depth Balconies
These are two distinct products. Knowing which applies to your property matters before you get any quotes.
Juliet Balconies
Juliet balconies sit flush against the building. They do not project outward and provide no standing space. Their purpose is safety guarding for a floor-to-ceiling door or large window opening. A frameless glass Juliet creates the visual drama of a balcony opening without requiring any structural alteration to the building footprint.
It is the most straightforward balcony installation and is the most frequently specified in Reigate’s period property market. For recently extended homes in Reigate Heath and along the approaches to Reigate Hill, a Juliet balcony on a rear extension bedroom is a fast, high-impact upgrade.
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 from the building, with glass balustrade guarding around the perimeter.
For properties on Reigate Hill with elevated rear elevations and open views across the Surrey Hills AONB, a full-depth balcony is a significant addition. It is a more involved project requiring structural calculations and Building Regulations approval.
Frameless Glass Systems
The frameless system is most frequently specified for balconies. Glass panels are fixed into a continuous structural channel at the base, with no vertical posts interrupting the view. The channel is surface-mounted to the balcony deck or fascia-mounted to the building face. This system suits both Juliet and full-depth installations.
Glass specification: 17.5mm or 21.5mm toughened laminated glass as standard. Laminated glass is required for balcony positions because if a panel cracks, the interlayer holds the fragments in place. This meets BS EN ISO 12543 for safety-critical glazing positions.
Post-Mounted Systems
Post-mounted systems use vertical stainless steel posts fixed into the deck at regular intervals, with glass panels clamped to the posts. They offer structural flexibility for complex balcony shapes and angled configurations. Post-mounted systems accommodate a continuous top handrail, which Building Regulations requires on full-depth balconies at a minimum height of 1,100mm above the finished floor level.
Planning, Building Regulations, and Costs in Reigate
Building Regulations
Any balcony installation creating a drop of more than 600mm requires guarding. Building Regulations Part K sets the minimum standards: guarding at least 1,100mm above the finished floor level, and resistance to a horizontal load of 0.74kN/m. Our glass specifications and fixing systems meet these requirements. We coordinate Building Control notification as part of the installation process.
Planning Permission in Reigate
Juliet balconies typically fall within permitted development rights and do not require a planning application in most cases. Full-depth projecting balconies almost always require planning permission, particularly on rear or side elevations visible from the public realm.
For properties in the Reigate Conservation Area, including parts of the Old Town around Bell Street and Church Street, even Juliet-style alterations may require consent. We advise at survey on what is and is not likely to constitute permitted development for your property.
Reigate Property Types
Victorian and Edwardian detached homes in Chart Lane and Wray Common have solid brick or stone external walls that are well suited to structural cantilever fixings for full-depth balconies. Properties on Reigate Hill benefit from elevated rear elevations with views over the Surrey Hills AONB.
More recently built properties in Reigate Heath may have rear extensions creating new elevated floor levels. Glass Juliet balconies on these extensions are frequently fitted following completion of build work.
Cost Guide
Juliet balcony (frameless glass, installed): £1,200 to £2,500 depending on width and glass specification. Full-depth balcony (glass balustrade guarding on existing deck): £180 to £350 per linear metre. Full-depth balcony including structural deck: £8,000 to £20,000 or more depending on size and complexity.
Prices are estimates only. Call 01737 443457 for an accurate written quote after site survey.
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Why Choose Reigate Glass Balustrades for Balcony Work?
Juliet and Full-Depth Expertise
We install both Juliet balconies and full-depth structural balconies. One surveyor, one installer, one point of contact throughout.
Building Control Coordination
We notify Building Control and coordinate sign-off for all balcony installations that require it. You receive completion documentation at handover.
Conservation Area Experience
We advise on permitted development and conservation consent at survey. Our installations are reversible and respected by conservation officers.
Reigate-Based Installers
We are based in Reigate and serve properties across Reigate Hill, Chart Lane, Wray Common, Reigate Heath, and the wider RH2 area.
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