Aluminium shopfronts in Portsmouth
We carry out aluminium shopfronts in Portsmouth and the surrounding parts of Hampshire, managing every trade from strip-out to a clean handover.
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?
Every aluminium shopfronts quote for Portsmouth lists each element separately, so you can see what the layout, joinery, services and finishes each cost.
In and around Portsmouth we are usually asked to work on boutiques and independent retailers and showrooms and trade counters.
What is included?
- Stallriser and fascia panel
- Measured survey of the opening
- Powder-coated aluminium frames in any RAL colour
- Toughened or laminated safety glass
- Single, double or automatic doors
What should Portsmouth owners check first?
- Laminated glass holds together if broken, which helps security.
- 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.
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 Portsmouth
How soon can work start in Portsmouth?
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.
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 Portsmouth?
Yes. We survey units in Portsmouth and across Hampshire free of charge, with no obligation.
Other services in Portsmouth
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- Retail shopfitting in Portsmouth
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- Showroom fit-out in Portsmouth
- Restaurant and café fit-out in Portsmouth
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