Railing & Balcony Resources

Getting the Right Railing

Learn about some of the key considerations for balconies and railings including where planning permission is required and what height railings should be.

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Balcony?

Find out whether you will need to apply for planning permission on your balcony project.

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Railing?

Find out the requirements if you are adding or reinstating a railing at your property.

How Tall Should External Railings Be?

Discover the minimum height requirements for ground and balcony railings.

Common Railing Terminology

Need help understanding what the parts of the railing are called? Take a look at our quick guide.

A Bespoke Art Nouveau Inspired Balcony

Wallasey, England

£30,000 (2022)

A Bespoke Spiral and Straight Staircase for a Loft Conversion

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

£10,000 (2022)

A Supercallifragilistic Spiral Staircase for Mary Poppins Returns

Iver Heath, England

£4000 (2017)

A Victorian Revival

London, UK

£35,000 (2017)

A Victorian Spiral in Colorado

Colorado, US

£10,000 (2023)

A Victorian Staircase and Balcony for a Unique Orangery

Derbyshire, England

£16,000 (2023)

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it! Below are some of the testimonials left by our customers.

“We had a fantastic experience using British Spirals & Castings and would definitely recommend using them.”
Louise Dundson

“The team at British Spirals and Castings were first class from the first contact.”
Gillian Brydson

“The end result is a beautiful, high quality, British made, Victorian spiral staircase, which is simply stunning!”
Lyn Lindsay