Traditional and heritage shop fronts Greater Manchester

Local archives across the North West may hold old photographs of your Greater Manchester premises, and these can guide an accurate rebuild of a lost frontage. Surviving brackets and cornices on Greater Manchester premises are worth keeping, so we record them at survey before any removal is discussed.

What do we offer in Greater Manchester?

Like-for-like restorationOriginal pilasters, consoles and cornices are repaired and kept, with new timber spliced in only where decay has gone too far.

Matched mouldingsProfiles are copied from existing sections, so new work sits correctly beside the old.

Slim or secondary glazingWhere heat loss is an issue, slim sealed units or internal secondary glazing may be possible, subject to consent.

How much does it cost in Greater Manchester?

As a guide, allow £5,995 to £14,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. Check the listing status of your Greater Manchester building early, because listed building consent can be needed even for small changes to the frontage. 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 Greater Manchester?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Greater Manchester, including Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bolton, Bury.

How do you match old mouldings?

We take a profile from the surviving timber and have a matching section made. Where nothing survives, we look at old photographs and neighbouring frontages of the same period. The drawings show each profile, so the conservation officer can comment before anything is cut.

Can a heritage shopfront meet access rules?

Usually, with care. The Equality Act 2010 requires reasonable adjustments in England, Scotland and Wales, and Northern Ireland uses the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Options include a portable ramp, a wider door leaf or a gently sloped lobby, and the conservation officer should be involved early.

How long does a heritage shopfront take?

Allow longer than for a standard front: a typical 8 to 14 weeks of making after consent, plus the time the council takes to decide. Delays usually come from missing information, so we prepare the drawings and details carefully before you submit.

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Traditional and heritage shop fronts in Greater Manchester