Aluminium shopfronts in County Antrim
Businesses across County Antrim use us for aluminium shopfronts because one team manages the design, the trades and the sign-off. We regularly quote in Ballymena, Antrim, Carrickfergus.
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 County Antrim?
In County Antrim we mostly see cafés, takeaways and independent restaurants and shopping centre units and retail park stores. Each has its own landlord rules, service loads and access limits, which we look at on the first visit.
Northern Ireland's city centres and county towns have a strong independent retail and hospitality sector, and fit-outs follow Northern Ireland's own building regulations and planning system.
What does the work include?
- Measured survey of the opening
- Powder-coated aluminium frames in any RAL colour
- Toughened or laminated safety glass
- Single, double or automatic doors
Planning and building control in County Antrim
In Northern Ireland, fit-out work is covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and approved by the district council's building control team. New shopfronts and illuminated signs are checked by the council's planning department.
- A new shopfront usually needs planning permission, and more in a conservation area.
- Entrance doors should give a clear opening width that suits wheelchair users.
Questions about aluminium shopfronts in County Antrim
How long does a shopfront take to make?
Manufacture is typically three to five weeks after the survey and drawings are approved. Fitting is usually one or two days.
Do you cover Ballymena and the rest of County Antrim?
Yes. We carry out aluminium shopfronts in Ballymena, Antrim and across County Antrim. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in County Antrim?
In Northern Ireland, fit-out work is covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and approved by the district council's building control team. New shopfronts and illuminated signs are checked by the council's planning department.
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 County Antrim
Other services in County Antrim
- Roller shutters and security
- Shop signage and fascias
- Shop refurbishment and refit
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters
- Shelving and display systems
- Suspended ceilings and partitions
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in County Antrim?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.