What custom ironwork costs, as a benchmark
While no published rate covers a complete garden bridge, the custom ironwork market gives useful benchmarks for what makes up the price: a custom steel or stainless-steel handrail typically runs €300–700 including tax per linear metre, and a worked wrought iron handrail €400–800 including tax per linear metre. A garden bridge combines this kind of handrail with a load-bearing deck and its support structure — a more complete assembly than a handrail alone, so not directly comparable to these per-metre rates.
What drives the price
A generous width (wheelbarrow access rather than a simple pedestrian crossing) increases the amount of steel needed for the deck and its supporting structure.
Simple bars cost less than an ornate scrollwork handrail — the style chosen directly affects the shaping time.
The greater the distance to cross, the more the load-bearing profile needs reinforcing to stay rigid under load — see our span and sizing page.
Simple anti-rust paint protects less durably than hot-dip galvanising followed by powder-coating — see our wood or metal comparison for the lifespan gap.
Ground that’s hard to access for delivering a heavy metal structure can affect delivery and installation cost.
Base plates, concrete footing, or piles: the method chosen depending on each bank — see our bank installation page — is generally priced separately from the bridge itself.
What’s generally not included in the bridge’s price itself
Preparing the bank supports (concrete blocks, piles) and delivery are generally priced separately from the bridge’s fabrication, depending on distance and how difficult the site is to access — see our bank installation page.
Getting a precise quote
Only a conversation with the workshop about the exact span to cross, the desired width, the intended use (decorative, regular crossing, equipment access) and the handrail style gives a firm price. Describe your project using the form below to receive a free, no-obligation quote.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn’t there a listed price for a complete garden bridge?
Because a bridge combines several elements (load-bearing deck, structure, handrail, supports) each of which varies significantly by project — unlike a decorative catalogue model sold in one fixed size, a custom structure has no fixed price without knowing the actual span and use.
Is the quote free?
Yes, the quote is free and doesn’t commit you to anything — describing your project simply lets the workshop price it precisely.
Does the price include preparing the bank supports?
Not necessarily: preparing the concrete blocks or driving the piles is often priced separately from the bridge’s fabrication — worth clarifying explicitly in the quote you receive.
