By Jacqui Saxon — 32 years in balloon décor, with displays built for The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Coca-Cola and Amazon. Last updated: July 2026.
Balloon décor in the UK typically costs between £200 and £1,500. A single arch or column starts from around £200, a classic party focal point from around £300, and a full statement installation — the kind that gets a sharp intake of breath at the door — usually lands between £500 and £1,500. Corporate work starts from around £400.
That’s the honest answer, up front, because I know it’s the first thing you want to know and most decorators make you fill in a form to get it.
What you actually get at each level
Around £200–£300 gets you one beautiful thing done properly — an arch over an entrance, a column either side of a stage, an LED number wrapped in an organic garland for a milestone birthday. One focal point, placed where it works hardest: the doorway your guests walk through, or the spot where every photo gets taken.
Around £500–£800 is where a room starts to change. A statement installation plus supporting pieces — the entrance, the photo moment, the top table. This is the most popular bracket for milestone birthdays and smaller corporate events, because it covers everywhere a camera points.
£750–£1,500+ is the full transformation. Walk in and it’s not the same room — ceiling work, layered installations, colours matched exactly to a brand or a theme, every sightline considered. Awards nights, launches, showroom events and the big birthdays live here.
Table centrepieces run £45–£90 per table depending on the design, and they’re usually added to one of the brackets above rather than booked alone.
What moves the price
Four things, mainly. Scale — a 3-metre arch is not two 1.5-metre arches, it’s a different build. Complexity — exact brand-colour matching, printed logos on foil, and sculptural shapes take more design time than a classic garland. Access — a ground-floor room with parking outside is quicker than a third-floor function suite with a goods lift. Distance — I’m based in Rotherham and work across South Yorkshire; further afield is absolutely doable (balloons have taken me all over the world), it just adds travel.
What doesn’t move the price: asking questions. Quotes are free, and you’ll get a straight figure before you commit to anything.
Why the cheap quote usually isn’t
You can find someone on Facebook who’ll do an arch for £80. I’ve been sent the photos the morning after — sagging by 9pm, popped in the heat, colours that looked nothing like the brief. Balloon décor is one of those trades where the difference between cheap and professional is visible from across the room.
Professional-grade latex, proper framing, colour theory and 32 years of knowing exactly how a room’s temperature, ceiling height and lighting will behave — that’s what the money buys. Every installation I do gets the same standard, whether it’s Coca-Cola or a 40th in a village hall. I never leave until it’s right.
Working with a smaller budget
If a full installation isn’t in reach, say so — I’d rather tell you honestly what your budget can do than send a quote that wastes your time. There are ready-made pieces available to collect from my Rotherham workshop: smaller, beautiful, and a fraction of the installation cost.
And the planet?
All my work is in natural biodegradable latex. No balloon releases, ever — it’s a values thing. Everything gets taken away afterwards and recycled where it can be, the van’s electric, and even the helium is reclaimed from MRI machines. Spectacular shouldn’t cost the earth.
Quick answers
How much is a balloon arch?
From around £200, depending on size and design. Most arches for parties and shop openings land between £200 and £400.
How much does corporate balloon décor cost?
From around £400 for a focused installation — a branded entrance, columns, a photo wall — scaling up with the amount of space you want to dress.
How much are balloon centrepieces?
£45–£90 per table, depending on the design.
Is balloon décor worth it compared to DIY?
For a small gathering, DIY kits are fine. For anything where photos matter or a brand is on show, professional work is visibly different — and you’re not up a ladder at midnight.
How do I get an exact price?
Tell me the event, the venue and your budget — honestly — and I’ll tell you exactly what it can do. Call 01709 789 333 or use the enquiry form.
More questions? The FAQ page covers everything else people ask before booking.
