Kent
Bi-fold and folding shop fronts in Kent
Neighbours and licensing conditions can matter once the front opens, so businesses in the South East should check any noise limits on their Kent premises first.
Tables outside may need a licence, so check with the local authority covering Kent before planning around a fully open frontage. Wind exposure differs across the South East, so we match the sill, seals and track to the position of your Kent frontage.
What do we offer in Kent?
How much does it cost in Kent?
As a guide, allow £3,495 to £8,995 ex VAT per opening. A folding front lets a Kent cafe or bar open to the street in good weather and still close up securely at night. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for Kent
Which towns do you cover?
- Ashford
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Deal
- Dover
- Folkestone
- Gillingham
- Gravesend
- Herne Bay
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Medway
- Ramsgate
- Sittingbourne
- Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
Do you cover all of Kent?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Kent, including Ashford, Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford.
Can a bi-fold front be used as a fire exit?
Not by default. An escape door must open easily without special knowledge, and a multi-panel fold often does not, so the traffic door or a separate exit usually serves that role. Your fire risk assessment should cover this and be kept up to date.
How many panels does a bi-fold front need?
That depends on the width of the opening, with panels usually around 700 to 1,100 mm wide. An odd number of panels lets one work as a single traffic door for daily use, so you do not have to fold the whole front.
Will a folding front let in draughts?
A well-fitted system seals when closed, using gaskets and a weather bar at the sill. The trade-off is at the threshold: a flatter track is easier for wheelchairs but less weather resistant. We design the sill around the exposure of your frontage and any drainage needed.
Bi-fold and folding shop fronts in Kent
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.