Gloucestershire
Accessible shop entrances in Gloucestershire
Before designing a ramp for your Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire and across the South West use your entrance independently. Landlords across the South West can combine access work with a wider refit, which avoids disturbing a Gloucestershire tenant twice.
What do we offer in Gloucestershire?
How much does it cost in Gloucestershire?
Budget £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 South West to weigh up for their Gloucestershire shop. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for Gloucestershire
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester, Stroud.
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.
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.
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.
Accessible shop entrances in Gloucestershire
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.