Pricing
# How much does a wrought iron balustrade cost?

Balustrade Fer Forgé 14 September 2026 · 2 min read The infill weighs more on the bill than the structure itself — here are the four items that make up the price, and what moves them.

There’s no fixed catalogue rate for a custom wrought iron balustrade — every quote starts from a real project. But the price always breaks down the same way, and four factors explain almost all the gap between a €250 quote and a €650 quote per linear metre.

## The infill: the factor that weighs the most

Price is per linear metre, and it’s the infill — what fills the piece between the uprights — that moves the bill the most:

- **Straight balusters**: €250 – €350 / lm — the simplest, most affordable infill.

- **Panels (sheet metal, cables, glass)**: €350 – €550 / lm — a contemporary register, low maintenance.

- **Wrought iron scrollwork**: €450 – €650 / lm — ornate pattern, hot-worked, the most decorative.

- **Handrail only**: €80 – €150 / lm — wall-mounted or added to an existing structure.

See the full breakdown on our [pricing](https://gloriette-fer-forge.fr/en/pricing/) page and our [infill and patterns](https://gloriette-fer-forge.fr/en/infill-and-patterns/) page to understand what each style actually involves.

## The total length

The most obvious factor, and also the one that weighs most on the final amount: an 8-metre balustrade logically costs more than a 3-metre one, for the same infill. That’s why a precise on-site measurement survey is the first step of any serious quote.

## The number of angles

A straight balustrade is simpler to fabricate and fit than one that follows a path with several angles or a curve (a common case on a curved staircase or an L-shaped terrace). Every angle adds cutting and assembly time in the workshop.

## The fixing method

Wall fixing (uprights anchored to a wall or facade) is generally simpler than fixing to freestanding posts, which requires anchor plates and careful rust-proofing at ground level — see our [guard-rail regulations](https://gloriette-fer-forge.fr/en/guard-rail-regulations/) page for what the rules require here.

## What isn’t included in these figures

These figures cover fabrication of the structure and infill — **not fitting**, which is quoted separately depending on the setup and site access. The finish (galvanising, powder-coating) is a line item of its own, particularly decisive for a [terrace](https://gloriette-fer-forge.fr/en/terrace-balustrade/) or [balcony](https://gloriette-fer-forge.fr/en/balcony-balustrade/) balustrade exposed to weather year-round.

## Getting a real quote

A free, no-obligation quote remains the only way to get a price that matches your project — length, location, infill in mind. [Request your quote](https://gloriette-fer-forge.fr/en/quote/) , the partner workshop replies within 48h.

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