Aluminium shopfronts for London businesses
Planning aluminium shopfronts in London? 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 London lists each element separately, so you can see what the layout, joinery, services and finishes each cost.
In and around London we are usually asked to work on shopping centre units and retail park stores and salons, barbers and beauty clinics.
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 London owners check first?
- 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.
- Laminated glass holds together if broken, which helps security.
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 London
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 London?
Yes. We survey units in London and across Greater London free of charge, with no obligation.
How soon can work start in London?
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 London
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters in London
- Shelving and display systems in London
- Suspended ceilings and partitions in London
- Commercial shop flooring in London
- Retail shopfitting in London
- Fashion and boutique fit-out in London
Aluminium shopfronts near London
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