Cheshire
Accessible shop entrances in Cheshire
Before designing a ramp for your Cheshire entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority.
A single step at a Cheshire shop door can stop some customers coming in, so we look at the whole approach and not just the door. Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Cheshire and across the North West use your entrance independently.
What do we offer in Cheshire?
How much does it cost in Cheshire?
As a guide, allow £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. What counts as a reasonable adjustment depends on your business, so we price different options for owners in the North West to weigh up for their Cheshire shop. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Cheshire
Which towns do you cover?
- Chester
- Congleton
- Crewe
- Ellesmere Port
- Macclesfield
- Nantwich
- Northwich
- Runcorn
- Warrington
- Widnes
- Wilmslow
- Winsford
Common questions
Do you cover all of Cheshire?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Cheshire, including Chester, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port.
Is a shop legally required to have a ramp?
Not automatically. The Equality Act 2010 requires service providers in England, Scotland and Wales to make reasonable adjustments, and it sets no fixed ramp gradient. Northern Ireland uses the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. What counts as reasonable depends on the premises, cost and resources.
Can I make an entrance accessible in a listed building?
Often yes, with a sensitive design. Portable ramps, discreet handrails and lobby changes are common routes. Listed building consent may be needed, and the decision sits with the council. We draw up options and help you record why each change is or is not reasonable.
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.
Accessible shop entrances in Cheshire
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.