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Accessible shop entrances in Devon

A heavy closer is a common barrier, and adjusting or replacing it may be the simplest first step at your Devon premises.

Wheelchair user on a ramp approaching an automatic shop door

What counts as a reasonable adjustment depends on your business, so we price different options for owners in the South West to weigh up for their Devon shop. Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Devon and across the South West use your entrance independently.

What do we offer in Devon?

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.
Contrast, handles and call pointsVisible handles, manifestation and a call bell help people with sight loss or a limited grip.

How much does it cost in Devon?

Expect £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. Before designing a ramp for your Devon entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.

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Which towns do you cover?

Common questions

Do you cover all of Devon?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Devon, including Barnstaple, Exeter, Exmouth, Newton Abbot.

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.

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.

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.

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