Aluminium shopfronts contractors in Dartford
Planning aluminium shopfronts in Dartford? 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?
The survey for aluminium shopfronts in Dartford covers measurements, service capacity, access for deliveries and any planning or building control points.
In and around Dartford we are usually asked to work on shopping centre units and retail park stores and convenience stores and off-licences.
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 Dartford 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 Dartford
Is the survey free in Dartford?
Yes. We survey units in Dartford and across Kent free of charge, with no obligation.
How soon can work start in Dartford?
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.
Other services in Dartford
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- Restaurant and café fit-out in Dartford
- Bar and pub fit-out in Dartford
- Takeaway and hot food fit-out in Dartford
- Salon and barber shop fit-out in Dartford
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