Accessible shop entrances Essex

Before designing a ramp for your Essex entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority. Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Essex and across the East of England use your entrance independently.

What do we offer in Essex?

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

Wider door setA wider leaf, or removing a side panel, can bring the clear width up.

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

How much does it cost in Essex?

Expect £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. A single step at an Essex shop door can stop some customers coming in, so we look at the whole approach and not just the door. 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 Essex?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Essex, including Basildon, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood.

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.

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.

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Accessible shop entrances in Essex