Aluminium shopfronts contractors in Lothian
Our aluminium shopfronts team works across Lothian and the wider East Central Scotland, taking projects from first survey to final clean in towns including Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Livingston.
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.
Local projects in Lothian
Most enquiries we get from Lothian come from salons, barbers and beauty clinics or cafés, takeaways and independent restaurants, and the survey is where we pick up the details that change the price.
East Central Scotland includes the capital's historic streets, where much of the centre is protected, alongside modern towns with newer retail developments.
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 Lothian
In Scotland, most fit-out work that alters the building needs a building warrant from the local authority before work starts, followed by a completion certificate. Planning permission and advertisement consent are separate, and Scottish councils publish their own shopfront design guidance.
- Laminated glass holds together if broken, which helps security.
- A new shopfront usually needs planning permission, and more in a conservation area.
Questions about aluminium shopfronts in Lothian
Do you cover Musselburgh and the rest of Lothian?
Yes. We carry out aluminium shopfronts in Musselburgh, Edinburgh and across Lothian. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Lothian?
In Scotland, most fit-out work that alters the building needs a building warrant from the local authority before work starts, followed by a completion certificate. Planning permission and advertisement consent are separate, and Scottish councils publish their own shopfront design guidance.
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.
Towns we cover in Lothian
Other services in Lothian
- Roller shutters and security
- Shop signage and fascias
- Shop refurbishment and refit
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters
- Shelving and display systems
- Suspended ceilings and partitions
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in Lothian?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.