Aluminium shopfronts contractors in Bristol
If you are opening, moving or refreshing a unit in Bristol, our aluminium shopfronts service covers the layout, the build and the paperwork, with work planned around your trading hours.
An aluminium shopfront is the glazed frame, doors and stallriser that make up the front of a shop, made to measure in powder-coated aluminium with toughened or laminated safety glass.
What is shopfitting like in Bristol?
In Bristol we mostly see showrooms and trade counters and high street units and corner shops. Each has its own landlord rules, service loads and access limits, which we look at on the first visit.
South West high streets rely heavily on independent and seasonal trade, especially in coastal towns, so fit-outs are often scheduled to finish before the spring and summer season.
What does the work include?
- Powder-coated aluminium frames in any RAL colour
- Toughened or laminated safety glass
- Single, double or automatic doors
- Level threshold and accessible door handles
What approvals might you need in Bristol?
In England, fit-out work that affects fire escape, structure, drainage or accessibility falls under the Building Regulations and is signed off by local authority or approved inspector building control. Shopfronts, extraction flues and illuminated signs are dealt with separately by the local planning authority.
- Entrance doors should give a clear opening width that suits wheelchair users.
- Laminated glass holds together if broken, which helps security.
Questions about aluminium shopfronts in Bristol
Do you cover Bristol and the rest of Bristol?
Yes. We carry out aluminium shopfronts in Bristol, Bristol and across Bristol. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Bristol?
In England, fit-out work that affects fire escape, structure, drainage or accessibility falls under the Building Regulations and is signed off by local authority or approved inspector building control. Shopfronts, extraction flues and illuminated signs are dealt with separately by the local planning authority.
Can you match our brand colour?
Yes. Frames are powder coated to any RAL colour.
Do I need planning permission for a new shopfront?
Usually yes, because it changes the look of the building. Like-for-like repairs often don't. We check with the council for you.
Towns we cover in Bristol
Other services in Bristol
- Salon and barber shop fit-out
- Pharmacy fit-out
- Clinic and dental surgery fit-out
- Roller shutters and security
- Shop signage and fascias
- Shop refurbishment and refit
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in Bristol?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.