Percival, Westlake Drive, West Lake Hills
Iron Balconies
- Material
- powder-coated steel
- Size
- 22 ft balcony and Juliet rail
- Est. investment
- $1,800 to $2,700
- Est. duration
- 5 to 8 hours
A balcony with a failing rail anchored into stone
Iron Balconies in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown Metal Gates is Central Texas's trusted expert in iron balconies, specializing in balcony guards, Juliet rails, and wall-mounted iron decks. We offer scrolled, straight-picket and cable-infill designs templated at your opening.
Balcony Guards and Juliet Rails Anchored to the Wall
Our team provides measuring, welding, finish coating and anchoring from our Georgetown shop, delivering a guard that frames the view for homes and a safe edge for both residential and commercial projects. We have completed over 1,412 projects in 11 years, and they range from a 4 ft walk gate in a stucco side-yard wall to a 22 ft balcony and Juliet rail; the 3-year workmanship warranty we give covers welds, hinge alignment, gate sag and gate travel.
From the anchor bolt in the wall to the baluster gap we hold at 3.5 to 3.875 inches clear, our team handles every step. Serving Georgetown along with West Lake Hills, Rollingwood and Cedar Park, we leave balconies that look light and carry weight.
Call us for a free estimate and we will measure your balcony in West Lake Hills, Rollingwood or Georgetown, check the wall behind it, and quote the guard in writing.
What you can hold us to
The Shop Behind Every Gate
11 yearsDrawing, welding and hanging gates from our Georgetown shop
1,412Gates, fences, railings and entry systems completed
3-yearWorkmanship warranty covering welds, hinge alignment, sag and travel
45 milesFrom the San Gabriel River to Lake Travis and West Lake Hills
A Balcony and Juliet Rail in West Lake Hills
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
Percival's home on Westlake Drive in West Lake Hills, a short drive from Rollingwood, had a bare second-floor opening and a balcony edge with only a temporary rail. We built a 22 ft balcony and Juliet rail in powder-coated steel, anchored into the framing and finished in a muted dark tone to suit the neighborhood. The estimated cost was $1,800 to $2,700 and the install typically took 5 to 8 hours, a single day for our crew on Westlake Drive.
How Much Does an Iron Balcony Cost in Georgetown?
Stair or balcony rail in iron is typically estimated at $65 to $135 a linear foot, and a balcony price depends on its length, its anchoring and how ornate the pickets are. Percival's 22 ft balcony and Juliet rail in West Lake Hills landed in the estimated $1,800 to $2,700 range.
Stair or balcony rail in iron
- Est. investment
- $65 to $135 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 5 to 10 hours
Field-measured, anchored to code height
Stainless cable railing run
- Est. investment
- $75 to $260 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Steel or aluminum posts, stainless cable, tensioners and end fittings
Glass panel railing run
- Est. investment
- $150 to $850 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 1 to 3 days
Frameless or post-mounted tempered glass, measured once the structure is ready
Welded ornamental fence
- Est. investment
- $50 to $85 a linear foot
- Est. duration
- 2 to 4 days
Galvanized tube, powder coat, rackable panels
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
| Scope | Est. price | Est. time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Stair or balcony rail in iron | Est. $65 to $135 a linear foot | Est. 5 to 10 hours |
| Cable railing | Est. $75 to $260 a linear foot | Est. 1 to 3 days |
| Glass railing | Est. $150 to $850 a linear foot | Est. 1 to 3 days |
| Welded ornamental fence | Est. $50 to $85 a linear foot | Est. 2 to 4 days |
These figures are estimates for the Georgetown area and are subject to change. The written quote that follows our balcony measure sets the final price and the schedule, and wall type, length and finish move it most.
Balcony Guard or Juliet Rail
A true balcony, like the one we built in West Lake Hills, has a floor you can stand on, while a Juliet rail is a guard across a window or door opening with no floor behind it. Owners in Rollingwood and Cedar Park ask which they need, and the answer depends on whether the opening has a deck outside it, like Percival's 22 ft balcony in West Lake Hills.
| Type | Best for | What to weigh |
|---|---|---|
| Full balcony guard | A deck or platform with standing room | The guard must anchor to the framing, not the siding |
| Juliet rail | A tall door or window with no floor outside | Short run, usually the lowest cost per opening |
| Cable infill | Views that must stay unbroken | Cable tension needs checking as it settles |
Anchoring a Balcony Into the Structure
The weak point of a balcony guard, in West Lake Hills as in Georgetown, is almost never the steel; it is the anchor. We open the wall, find the framing or masonry behind it, and bolt through to the structure instead of fastening to trim, as we did on Westlake Drive in West Lake Hills. For masonry or stone we core drill, set the anchors in grout and seal the penetration so water cannot get behind the guard, which matters in Round Rock rain and Volente lake damp. We do not guess the wall, because a guard that moves under a hand is a guard that fails, and our 3-year workmanship warranty covers the welds.
Neighborhood Rules and Balcony Mistakes
West Lake Hills asks for muted finishes on anything the street can see, which is why Percival's 22 ft balcony got a dark powder coat, and Rollingwood adds street-side setbacks. Steiner Ranch owners must file an Architectural Modification Application first. The guard height limit depends on the building and the city in Georgetown, Leander or Round Rock, so confirm the current rules before you build. Across 1,412 projects the mistakes we correct most are a guard fastened to trim, a baluster gap wider than the 3.5 to 3.875 inches clear we hold, and a finish that peels in the first summer in Georgetown heat.
What Every Balcony Includes
- Steel Tubing Gauge & Wall Thickness
- posts of 11-gauge to 3/16-inch, rails of 14-gauge and pickets of 16-gauge on everything we fabricate
- Protective Coating & Finishing Process
- Multi-stage wash, zinc-phosphate primer and electrostatic polyester powder coat, 3 to 5 mils thick
- Corrosion Protection (Hot-Dip Galvanizing vs Pre-Galvanized)
- G90 hot-dip galvanized tube on posts and hollow rails so rust cannot start from the inside
- Post Footing Depth & Concrete Anchor Specifications
- Posts set 24 to 36 inches deep in concrete, sized to the soil on the lot
- Picket Spacing & Child/Pet Safety Gap
- 3.5 to 3.875 inches clear between pickets
- Picket Finial & Security Top Style
- Spear, triad, flare, fleur-de-lis or flat-top finials, chosen per lot and per city rule
Balcony Materials and Related Pages
Pair the balcony with the ironwork that frames the rest of the house, such as a 40 ft porch railing in Steiner Ranch or a 9 ft rise steel stair in Lost Creek. Our iron railings page covers stair and porch guards, and our iron staircases page covers the steps that lead up to a balcony.
Why Georgetown Owners Choose Us for Balconies
Our lead welder builds the guard and checks the anchors on site in Cedar Park, Leander or West Lake Hills, so the person who cut the steel is the person who tests the bolts. Over 11 years and 1,412 projects, we learned that a balcony earns its keep in the anchoring, which is why Percival's West Lake Hills job took the same care as a much larger run, and our 3-year workmanship warranty covers the welds.
Balcony Service Areas Around Georgetown
We install balconies across a 45-mile radius, including Cedar Park, Round Rock and Leander. West Lake Hills and Rollingwood homes with lake and hill views ask for balconies most, often a 22 ft run. Steiner Ranch and Volente owners ask about weather on lakeside decks, where a powder coat 3 to 5 mils thick holds up. Lost Creek, Serenada and Sunset Valley owners ask about deed restrictions, and every town is listed on our service area page.
Iron Work We Also Offer
Owners with a new balcony often add a custom entry door, a matching wrought iron fence, or an ornamental walk-through gate.
Iron Balcony Questions From Georgetown Owners
What does a welded balcony rail run by the foot?
Stair or balcony rail in iron is estimated at $65 to $135 a linear foot, and the final price is the one on your written quote.
How long does a balcony install take?
Most balcony guards take an estimated 5 to 10 hours on site in Georgetown or Leander, and Percival's 22 ft balcony and Juliet rail typically took 5 to 8 hours.
What is a Juliet rail?
A Juliet rail is a guard across a tall window or door opening that has no floor outside it, and we built one with Percival's 22 ft balcony in West Lake Hills.
What gap do you hold between balusters?
Our balusters hold 3.5 to 3.875 inches clear on every balcony from Georgetown to West Lake Hills.
Will the finish hold up on a south-facing balcony?
Galvanized tube with a powder coat 3 to 5 mils thick resists sun, rust and chipping better than a painted finish, even in Cedar Park and Georgetown summers.
Do I need approval before I build?
Some neighborhoods do, since Steiner Ranch requires an Architectural Modification Application, while West Lake Hills and Rollingwood look at finish and street setback, so confirm your rules first.
Request Your Balcony Estimate
Call us for a free estimate, and we will measure your balcony in Georgetown, West Lake Hills or Cedar Park and send a written quote.
Gates, Fences and Finishes
Start to finish
From Site Measure to the Final Safety Test
Site measure
We measure the opening, the grade and the swing or slide path before anything is drawn.
Drawings and approval
You approve a scaled drawing, the metal, the finish and the operator before steel is cut.
Shop fabrication
The gate is welded in our shop, then galvanized and powder coated before it leaves for your property.
Install and safety test
We set the posts, hang the gate, wire the operator and test every photo eye and safety edge with you.
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