Leicestershire
Accessible shop entrances in Leicestershire
Landlords across the East Midlands can combine access work with a wider refit, which avoids disturbing a Leicestershire tenant twice.
Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Leicestershire and across the East Midlands use your entrance independently. Before designing a ramp for your Leicestershire entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority.
What do we offer in Leicestershire?
How much does it cost in Leicestershire?
Expect £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. A heavy closer is a common barrier, and adjusting or replacing it may be the simplest first step at your Leicestershire premises. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Leicestershire
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Leicestershire?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Leicestershire, including Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester, Loughborough.
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.
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.
Accessible shop entrances in Leicestershire
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.