County Durham
Accessible shop entrances in County Durham
A heavy closer is a common barrier, and adjusting or replacing it may be the simplest first step at your County Durham premises.
Before designing a ramp for your County Durham entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority. What counts as a reasonable adjustment depends on your business, so we price different options for owners in the North East to weigh up for their County Durham shop.
What do we offer in County Durham?
How much does it cost in County Durham?
The guide price is £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in County Durham and across the North East use your entrance independently. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for County Durham
Which towns do you cover?
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Darlington
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Stanley
Common questions
Do you cover all of County Durham?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across County Durham, including Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Darlington.
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.
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.
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 County Durham
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.