A balcony is a small piece of freedom attached to your house or flat — the place where you drink your morning coffee, hang the washing, grow flowers and, at the end of the day, where children step out for a breath of air. That’s exactly why a balcony railing has a double job that allows no compromise: it has to be as safe as a lock and as handsome as jewellery on the façade. An ugly or wobbly balcony railing spoils the look of the whole building, and an unsafe one is a risk no parent wants.

At Alu kramil we make balcony railings from aluminium for good reason: a balcony is constantly exposed to sun, rain, snow and wind, and aluminium takes all of it without rusting and without painting. Where iron balcony railings begin to “weep” rusty streaks down the façade after just a few years, an aluminium one stays clean and tidy. If you’re thinking more broadly about aluminium fences for the whole property, the balcony is a great place to see just how long the material really lasts.

Balcony aluminium railing on a façade – Alu kramil

Safety first — and why this is no place to save money

A balcony railing is the only shield between your balcony and the drop below it. That sounds dramatic, but that’s exactly how we have to think when we make one. The height of the railing, the spacing between the elements, the strength of the joints and the way the railing is anchored into the slab — none of these are “details”, they’re the things your family’s safety depends on.

That’s why we never make balcony railings “by rule of thumb”. We make sure the gaps are such that a child can neither slip through nor climb, that the height suits the purpose and the regulations, and that the railing is anchored properly into the load-bearing part of the balcony — not just “hung on” to look pretty. Aluminium helps us here because it’s both light and strong — it doesn’t add extra load to the balcony slab, yet it holds firmly.

This is exactly the part of the job where cheap offers can be dangerous. Saving on the thickness of the material, on the anchors or on the number of supports doesn’t show on day one — it shows on the day someone leans on the railing with their full weight. We won’t agree to that, because no saving is worth the risk. When you get a balcony railing from us, you also get the peace of mind that children can play around it without a care.

Just think how many times a year someone leans on that railing — watering the flowers, waving to a neighbour, watching the children in the yard. The railing has to withstand that a thousand times, every year, without giving even once. It’s because of that everyday, invisible use that a balcony railing has to be built to last far longer than it might at first seem to need.

A look that lifts the whole façade

A balcony railing is visible to everyone — from the street, from the neighbouring building, to guests the moment they approach. Whether we like it or not, it’s part of your home’s face. So it’s a shame to treat it as just a “necessary barrier”; a well-chosen railing can lift the look of the whole façade and make a flat or house feel more valuable.

We make different styles of infill. Vertical gives a classic, tidy look; horizontal lines feel modern and “calm”; and for contemporary buildings we increasingly go for a combination of aluminium and glass, where the glass lets in light and the view, and the aluminium provides the strength and the frame. A glass balcony railing sits especially well on newer buildings and gives that clean, “expensive” impression.

We choose the colour through powder-coating, in any RAL shade — most often anthracite, black or white, depending on the colour of the façade and joinery. My advice: match the balcony railing with the windows and, if you have one, with the fence in the yard. When all those elements speak the same language, the property looks considered and well cared for, rather than a collection of unrelated parts.

A balcony railing matched to the façade and joinery

Measuring and installing at height — precise work

Working on a balcony, especially on an upper floor, calls for experience and precision — it’s no job for improvisation. Every balcony is a story of its own — different widths, depths, slab shapes and states of the concrete. That’s why we come out to the site first, measure accurately and assess the best way to anchor, because the base determines which solution is safest.

We then make the railing to those exact measurements in the workshop, and install it carefully, with all the attention height demands. We leave behind a tidy site and a railing we’ve checked — that it holds firmly and has no sharp edges anywhere. The whole process is fast and clean; you won’t have weeks of mess, because the main part of the work happens in the workshop and the on-site installation goes efficiently.

It all comes with a 20-year factory warranty and experience since 2003. We install balcony railings across Serbia — Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Subotica, Čačak and other cities — so whether you’re renovating a flat or finishing new-build, we’re here.

For flats, houses, new-build and renovation

We make balcony railings equally for new-build and for replacing old, worn-out railings. On new properties we choose a solution that follows the architecture and blends into the rest of the façade from the start. When replacing old railings — most often iron ones that have started to rust — aluminium is a real refresh: we take off the old, fit the new, and the façade suddenly looks a decade younger.

For blocks of flats and shared buildings, we also make sure the railings are uniform, so the façade doesn’t look “patchy”. For private houses we have complete freedom to tailor the railing to your exact taste. In both cases we make the solution to measure — because ready-made, mass-produced balcony railings rarely fit precisely, and on a balcony precision matters most of all.

If your old balcony railing has started to rust, wobble or simply look ugly, don’t put it off “until next year”. A balcony is a place where you spend fine moments, and it has to be both safe and handsome. ☎ Call +381 62 384 667 or send an enquiry — we come out, measure up and give you an accurate quote with no obligation.

Replacing an old balcony railing without the big mess

A large part of our balcony work is replacing old, worn-out railings — most often iron ones that have started to rust, wobble or leave ugly streaks down the façade. Many people put this off for years because they picture chaos: dust, banging, weeks of mess on the balcony. In practice it’s quite different, and that’s worth saying plainly.

First we come out and measure the existing situation, then make the new railing to those exact measurements in the workshop. That means most of the work is done at our place, not at yours. On installation day we arrive prepared: we remove the old railing, make good the anchor points and fit the new one, usually within a single working day for a standard balcony. We tidy up after ourselves and take the old railing away.

The result is almost instant — a façade that looked neglected suddenly looks tidy and a decade younger, and you get a railing that’s both safer and handsomer than the old one. In buildings where several residents are replacing railings, we work so they all match, so the façade doesn’t look “patchy”. If you’ve been pushing a balcony railing replacement off “to some other time”, I’d encourage you to make that other time now — it’s simpler than you think.

How much does a balcony railing cost

The price of a balcony railing depends on length, height, the type of infill (vertical, horizontal, glass) and the choice of colour, as well as the installation conditions — work on higher floors and on unusual balconies calls for more care. A glass balcony railing is, as a rule, a bigger investment than classic aluminium infill, but it gives a special look too.

As always, you get an accurate quote broken down item by item and honest advice on what makes sense for your balcony. Here we’ll never suggest you save on safety — that’s the one item there’s no negotiating over. But we’ll honestly tell you where you can choose a more affordable option in terms of looks without compromising quality.

The safety and good looks of your balcony shouldn’t have to wait. Get in touch and let’s sort it out properly, once and for the long term.

Aluminium balcony railing with horizontal infill

Frequently asked questions

Is an aluminium balcony railing safe enough?
It is — with the right height, spacing and anchoring into the load-bearing part of the slab. Aluminium is light yet strong, so it doesn’t overload the balcony while holding firmly. Safety is our number-one priority.

Why aluminium and not iron?
Because a balcony is constantly in the rain and sun. Iron rusts and leaves streaks down the façade, whereas aluminium doesn’t rust and never needs painting.

Can I get a glass balcony railing?
You can — a combination of aluminium and safety glass is very much in demand, especially on newer buildings, because it lets in light and the view.

What heights are possible?
We work to measure, in line with the purpose and the regulations for balconies, especially on upper floors. We agree it all on site.

Do you replace old, rusty railings?
Yes, we do this often — we remove the old one and fit a new aluminium railing. The façade looks much better straight away.

Is installation on higher floors possible?
It is. We do work at height carefully and with experience; on site we assess the best and safest way to install.

What colours are available?
The whole RAL palette through powder-coating — most often anthracite, black or white, matched to the façade and joinery.

Does the railing need maintenance?
Practically none — an occasional wipe, with no painting or sanding.

Do you make balcony railings for buildings and new-build?
Yes, both for individual flats and for whole buildings, as well as in new-build, where we blend the railing into the architecture from the start.

How do I get a quote?
Call +381 62 384 667 or send an enquiry through the site. The site visit and measuring are free and with no obligation.

Balcony aluminium railings