Bespoke Balcony

What Is a Bespoke Balcony?

A bespoke balcony is a custom-designed and custom-built balcony, made specifically to suit:
• Your building structure
• Your lifestyle needs
• Your design style
• Local building codes and regulations

Unlike standard or prefabricated balconies, everything is tailored — size, materials, finishes, and details.

Common Bespoke Balcony Features

Structure
• Concrete, steel, or timber structure
• Cantilevered or supported balcony
• Designed to suit existing building conditions

Flooring
• Tiles (porcelain, stone)
• Timber decking or composite decking
• Waterproof membrane + drainage system

Balustrades
• Glass (frameless or semi-frameless)
• Aluminium or steel
• Timber or mixed materials
• Custom height and fixing method (top-mounted / face-mounted)

Waterproofing
• Fully compliant waterproofing system
• Falls to drainage
• Balcony edge detailing (critical for durability)

Design Options
• Modern / minimalist
• Luxury apartment style
• Timber & glass feature balcony
• Outdoor living extension with seating, planters, lighting

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You can also integrate:
✔ Built-in seating
✔ Privacy screens
✔ Outdoor lighting
✔ Custom planters
✔ Sliding or bi-fold doors

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Typical Process
1. Site inspection & measurements
2. Design & engineering
3. Council / strata approval (if required)
4. Material selection
5. Construction & installation
6. Final inspection & compliance

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Cost Factors (Australia – rough guide)

Cost depends heavily on size and complexity:
• Small bespoke balcony upgrade: $10,000 – $25,000
• Medium custom balcony: $25,000 – $50,000
• High-end / structural balcony: $50,000+

Key cost drivers:
• Structural work
• Waterproofing system
• Balustrade type (glass is premium)
• Access and height
• Engineering & approvals

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Important Considerations

✔ Structural engineering is essential
✔ Waterproofing must meet Australian Standards
✔ Balustrade height & safety compliance
✔ Council / strata approval
✔ Licensed trades & insurance

Balcony failures are expensive — bespoke work must be done properly.

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