Shopfronts & entrances
Aluminium shopfronts
Put simply, aluminium shopfronts are powder-coated aluminium frontages, made to the measured opening, measured on site and installed by one team from survey to sign-off.
Why businesses choose it
Every frontage is fabricated to the dimensions taken on site, glazed with safety glass in the critical zones, and installed with the door hardware your insurer or fire risk assessment calls for. Where the unit is in a conservation area, sections and colours are chosen with the planning officer's expectations in mind.
Working with us
A shutter bolted onto a frontage that was never designed for it is where most problems start. We plan the two together, so the box sits behind the fascia line, the guides land on solid fixings and the lock sits where the insurer wants it.
Options and specification
- Toughened or laminated safety glass to BS EN 12150 / 14449
- Low-threshold entrance options for level access
- Thermally broken or non-thermal sections to suit the unit
How much do aluminium shopfronts cost?
Budget from £2,450 plus VAT as a starting point. Your quote depends on the opening size, the finish and how easy access is. Quotations stay valid for 90 days.
How long does it take?
Expect 3-4 weeks after drawing sign-off for manufacture. The install itself rarely takes more than two days for a standard opening. If you cannot close, we can work outside trading hours.
Where we fit aluminium shopfronts
Across all 12 Midlands counties. Pages for the larger centres:
Questions about aluminium shopfronts
Can you match the units either side?
On a parade where the landlord wants a consistent frontage, we work to the same section profile and colour reference so the unit reads as part of the row.
What do you need from me to quote?
The address, roughly what you want, and a photo of the current frontage. Opening sizes help but are not essential, because we measure at survey anyway.
How much does aluminium shopfronts cost near me?
Aluminium shopfronts start from around £2,450 plus VAT for a standard opening. The exact figure depends on the width, height, finish and access, and comes from a free site survey as a written, itemised quotation.
Do I need planning permission near me?
Like-for-like replacements usually do not. Changing the appearance of the frontage, fitting an external roller shutter or adding an illuminated sign usually needs consent from your local council. We tell you which applies at survey.