Accessible shop entrances Staffordshire

What counts as a reasonable adjustment depends on your business, so we price different options for owners in the West Midlands to weigh up for their Staffordshire shop. Before designing a ramp for your Staffordshire entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority.

What do we offer in Staffordshire?

Wider door setA wider leaf, or removing a side panel, can bring the clear width up.

Power-assisted doorA push pad and low-energy operator reduce the effort needed at a heavy door.

Permanent rampA fixed ramp with landings and handrails, where the forecourt or private land has space. Gradient and length follow the design guidance.

How much does it cost in Staffordshire?

Expect £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Staffordshire and across the West Midlands use your entrance independently. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.

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Which towns do you cover?

Common questions

Do you cover all of Staffordshire?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Staffordshire, including Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Leek, Lichfield.

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.

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.

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Accessible shop entrances in Staffordshire