Aluminium shopfronts contractors in Isle of Wight
Our aluminium shopfronts team works across Isle of Wight and the wider South East, taking projects from first survey to final clean in towns including Cowes, Newport, Ryde.
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.
Working in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight we mostly see high street units and corner shops and salons, barbers and beauty clinics. Each has its own landlord rules, service loads and access limits, which we look at on the first visit.
Across the South East, market towns with conservation areas sit next to large retail parks, so shopfront design often needs to satisfy planners on the high street while retail park units follow the landlord's specification.
What does the work include?
- Powder-coated aluminium frames in any RAL colour
- Toughened or laminated safety glass
- Single, double or automatic doors
- Level threshold and accessible door handles
Planning and building control in Isle of Wight
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.
- 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 Isle of Wight
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Isle of Wight?
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.
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.
Can you match our brand colour?
Yes. Frames are powder coated to any RAL colour.
Do you cover Cowes and the rest of Isle of Wight?
Yes. We carry out aluminium shopfronts in Cowes, Newport and across Isle of Wight. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Towns we cover in Isle of Wight
Other services in Isle of Wight
- Bar and pub fit-out
- Takeaway and hot food fit-out
- Salon and barber shop fit-out
- Pharmacy fit-out
- Clinic and dental surgery fit-out
- Roller shutters and security
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in Isle of Wight?
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