Suffolk
Accessible shop entrances in Suffolk
Landlords across the East of England can combine access work with a wider refit, which avoids disturbing a Suffolk tenant twice.
A heavy closer is a common barrier, and adjusting or replacing it may be the simplest first step at your Suffolk premises. What counts as a reasonable adjustment depends on your business, so we price different options for owners in the East of England to weigh up for their Suffolk shop.
What do we offer in Suffolk?
How much does it cost in Suffolk?
As a guide, allow £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 Suffolk and across the East of England use your entrance independently. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
Check the planning rules for Suffolk
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Suffolk?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Suffolk, including Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Ipswich, Lowestoft.
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.
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.
Accessible shop entrances in Suffolk
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.