Aluminium shopfronts for Derry businesses
Planning aluminium shopfronts in Derry? 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 is the work priced?
The survey for aluminium shopfronts in Derry covers measurements, service capacity, access for deliveries and any planning or building control points.
In and around Derry we are usually asked to work on pharmacies and healthcare premises and boutiques and independent retailers.
What is included?
- Single, double or automatic doors
- Level threshold and accessible door handles
- Stallriser and fascia panel
- Measured survey of the opening
- Powder-coated aluminium frames in any RAL colour
What should Derry 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 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.
Questions about aluminium shopfronts in Derry
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.
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 Derry?
Yes. We survey units in Derry and across County Londonderry free of charge, with no obligation.
How soon can work start in Derry?
Surveys are usually booked within one to two weeks. Your quote includes a start date and a dated programme.
Other services in Derry
- Roller shutters and security in Derry
- Shop signage and fascias in Derry
- Shop refurbishment and refit in Derry
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters in Derry
- Shelving and display systems in Derry
- Suspended ceilings and partitions in Derry
Aluminium shopfronts near Derry
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Ready to plan your fit-out in Derry?
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