Accessible shop entrances Teesside

Clear signs, a call bell and a visible handle are low-cost changes that help people in Teesside and across the North East use your entrance independently. Landlords across the North East can combine access work with a wider refit, which avoids disturbing a Teesside tenant twice.

What do we offer in Teesside?

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

Portable or folding rampA lower-cost option where a permanent ramp will not fit, used with a call bell so staff can help.

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

How much does it cost in Teesside?

As a guide, allow £495 to £3,495 ex VAT depending on the work. Before designing a ramp for your Teesside entrance, we check where your boundary ends, as most pavements belong to the highway or roads authority. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.

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Which towns do you cover?

Common questions

Do you cover all of Teesside?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Teesside, including Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees.

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.

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.

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 Teesside