How much does a balustrade cost?

Installed balustrades typically cost $200–$650 per linear metre — aluminium at the budget end, frameless glass at the top.

Typical price band

$4,500typical

$900 low$14,000 high

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Real-world examples

Aluminium balcony run$900 – $2,200

Semi-frameless glass$3,200 – $6,000

Frameless glass, full perimeter$7,500 – $14,000

— Material. Aluminium is the cheapest per metre, semi-frameless glass mid-range, frameless glass the dearest.

— Stairs & raked sections. Angled panels and stair runs need custom cutting and add noticeably to labour.

— Fixing surface. Core-drilling into concrete or fixing through tiles and waterproofing is slower than bolting to timber.

— Compliance height & wind rating. Barriers over a 1 m fall must meet BCA rules, and exposed or coastal sites may need thicker glass.

— Handrail & hardware finish. Polished stainless or timber handrails and premium spigots add to the per-metre rate.

— Any balustrade protecting a fall of 1 metre or more has strict height and gap requirements — confirm your installer certifies compliance.

— Semi-frameless glass gives most of the frameless look for meaningfully less money.

— Ask whether the quote includes engineering or certification for glass panels — some quotes leave it out.

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