Lancashire
Accessible shop entrances in Lancashire
A single step at a Lancashire shop door can stop some customers coming in, so we look at the whole approach and not just the door.
Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Lancashire 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 Lancashire premises.
What do we offer in Lancashire?
How much does it cost in Lancashire?
The guide price is £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 Lancashire tenant twice. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
Check the planning rules for Lancashire
Which towns do you cover?
- Accrington
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Burnley
- Chorley
- Clitheroe
- Fleetwood
- Lancaster
- Leyland
- Lytham St Annes
- Morecambe
- Nelson
- Ormskirk
- Preston
- Rawtenstall
- Skelmersdale
Common questions
Do you cover all of Lancashire?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Lancashire, including Accrington, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley.
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.
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 Lancashire
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.