Traditional and heritage shop fronts Kent

Heritage joinery takes longer, so owners in Kent and across the South East should plan around consent and making time before any lease deadline. Local archives across the South East may hold old photographs of your Kent premises, and these can guide an accurate rebuild of a lost frontage.

What do we offer in Kent?

Traditional stall risersPanelled timber, glazed tile or stone can be matched to the age of the building.

Period reconstructionA lost frontage is rebuilt from old photographs, surviving fragments and the evidence in neighbouring buildings.

Hand-painted fasciaSign-written or gilded lettering on a painted fascia keeps the frontage in period, and it is often preferred in sensitive locations.

How much does it cost in Kent?

Budget £5,995 to £14,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. Surviving brackets and cornices on Kent premises are worth keeping, so we record them at survey before any removal is discussed. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.

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Which towns do you cover?

Common questions

Do you cover all of Kent?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Kent, including Ashford, Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford.

Do I need listed building consent for a new shopfront?

Yes, if the building is listed and the work affects its special character. Doing that work without consent is a criminal offence. Planning permission may also be needed. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland run their own systems, so we confirm the route for your building.

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 Kent