Shopfront guides
Costs, planning, security and upkeep, in plain English.
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How much does a new shopfront cost?
Guide prices for new shopfronts by material, and what changes the cost.
How much do shopfront repairs cost?
Guide prices for glass, locks, doors, shutters and frame repairs.
Do you need planning permission for a new shopfront?
When a new shopfront needs planning permission, and when a repair does not.
Do you need advertisement consent for a shop sign?
When a shop sign needs express consent, and what deemed consent allows.
Changing a shopfront in a listed building or conservation area
Consents, materials and risks for shopfronts on historic buildings.
Do shop shutters need planning permission?
Which shop shutters need planning permission, and which types councils accept.
How to make a shop entrance accessible
Step-free entrances, door widths and what the Equality Act expects of shops.
Which glass should a shopfront have?
Toughened, laminated and security glass for shopfronts, in plain English.
Aluminium or timber shopfront: which is better?
How aluminium and timber compare on cost, upkeep, security and planning.
Manual or electric roller shutters?
How to choose between a manual and an electric roller shutter.
What to do after a shop break-in
The steps to take after a shop break-in, in the right order.
How to claim on insurance for shopfront damage
How to make a shopfront damage claim, from first call to settlement.
Shopfront maintenance checklist
What to check on a shopfront, and how often to do it.
The parts of a shopfront explained
A plain-English guide to every part of a shopfront, from cornice to cill.
How long does a new shopfront take to install?
Typical timings for surveys, consents, manufacture and fitting of a new shopfront.
How to choose a shopfront colour
How to pick a shopfront colour that suits the street and reads clearly.