Aluminium shopfronts in Durham
Planning aluminium shopfronts in Durham? Start with a free survey; we check services, access and approvals, then price the job line by line.
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.
How do we plan the job?
Every aluminium shopfronts quote for Durham lists each element separately, so you can see what the layout, joinery, services and finishes each cost.
In and around Durham we are usually asked to work on showrooms and trade counters and convenience stores and off-licences.
What is included?
- Level threshold and accessible door handles
- Stallriser and fascia panel
- Measured survey of the opening
- Powder-coated aluminium frames in any RAL colour
- Toughened or laminated safety glass
What should Durham owners check first?
- Entrance doors should give a clear opening width that suits wheelchair users.
- Laminated glass holds together if broken, which helps security.
- A new shopfront usually needs planning permission, and more in a conservation area.
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.
Questions about aluminium shopfronts in Durham
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.
Is the survey free in Durham?
Yes. We survey units in Durham and across County Durham free of charge, with no obligation.
How soon can work start in Durham?
Surveys are usually booked within one to two weeks. Your quote includes a start date and a dated programme.
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.
Other services in Durham
- Convenience store and supermarket fit-out in Durham
- Showroom fit-out in Durham
- Restaurant and café fit-out in Durham
- Bar and pub fit-out in Durham
- Takeaway and hot food fit-out in Durham
- Salon and barber shop fit-out in Durham
Aluminium shopfronts near Durham
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