Greater Manchester
Accessible shop entrances in Greater Manchester
Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Greater Manchester and across the North West use your entrance independently.
A heavy closer is a common barrier, and adjusting or replacing it may be the simplest first step at your Greater Manchester premises. A single step at a Greater Manchester shop door can stop some customers coming in, so we look at the whole approach and not just the door.
What do we offer in Greater Manchester?
How much does it cost in Greater Manchester?
Budget £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. Landlords across the North West can combine access work with a wider refit, which avoids disturbing a Greater Manchester tenant twice. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for Greater Manchester
Which towns do you cover?
- Altrincham
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Bolton
- Bury
- Cheadle
- Eccles
- Failsworth
- Farnworth
- Heywood
- Horwich
- Irlam
- Leigh
- Manchester
- Middleton
- Oldham
- Radcliffe
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Salford
- Stockport
- Stretford
- Swinton
- Urmston
- Wigan
Common questions
Do you cover all of Greater Manchester?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Greater Manchester, including Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bolton, Bury.
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.
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 Greater Manchester
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.