Northumberland
Accessible shop entrances in Northumberland
Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Northumberland and across the North East use your entrance independently.
What counts as a reasonable adjustment depends on your business, so we price different options for owners in the North East to weigh up for their Northumberland shop. Before designing a ramp for your Northumberland entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority.
What do we offer in Northumberland?
How much does it cost in Northumberland?
The guide price is £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. A single step at a Northumberland shop door can stop some customers coming in, so we look at the whole approach and not just the door. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Northumberland
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Northumberland?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Northumberland, including Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth.
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.
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.
Accessible shop entrances in Northumberland
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.