Accessible shop entrances Berkshire

Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Berkshire and across the South East use your entrance independently. Landlords across the South East can combine access work with a wider refit, which avoids disturbing a Berkshire tenant twice.

What do we offer in Berkshire?

Level thresholdThe sill and floor are reworked to remove a small step, with a weather seal and drainage.

Portable or folding rampA lower-cost option where a permanent ramp will not fit, used with a call bell so staff can help.

Power-assisted doorA push pad and low-energy operator reduce the effort needed at a heavy door.

How much does it cost in Berkshire?

The guide price is £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. Before designing a ramp for your Berkshire entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.

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Which towns do you cover?

Common questions

Do you cover all of Berkshire?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Berkshire, including Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading.

How wide should a shop door be?

In England, Approved Document M gives a clear width of 1000 mm for new buildings and 775 mm for existing buildings for external doors used by the public. Clear width is measured from the door stop to the face of the open door, not across the full leaf. Other nations have their own guidance.

Do I need permission to put a ramp on the pavement?

Usually yes. The pavement is normally public highway, so the highway authority must agree, and a ramp beyond the property line is rarely allowed. Planning permission may also be needed, and listed buildings need consent. We check the boundary and go through the options with you.

What ramp gradient should I aim for?

A gradient of 1:12 is the steepest normally accepted, and only on short flights. In England, Approved Document M gives 1:12 for 2 m, 1:15 for 5 m and 1:20 for 10 m, and BS 8300 gives similar guidance. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own documents.

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Accessible shop entrances in Berkshire