Traditional and heritage shop fronts Northamptonshire

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

What do we offer in Northamptonshire?

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

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 Northamptonshire?

As a guide, allow £5,995 to £14,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. Heritage joinery takes longer, so owners in Northamptonshire and across the East Midlands should plan around consent and making time before any lease deadline. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.

Check the planning rules for Northamptonshire

Which towns do you cover?

Common questions

Do you cover all of Northamptonshire?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Northamptonshire, including Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton.

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.

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.

My shop is in a conservation area. What changes?

Expect closer scrutiny of materials, detail and signs. The council will usually look for a design that preserves or improves the character of the area, and some areas have extra controls on small changes. We can prepare drawings, though the decision stays with the council.

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Traditional and heritage shop fronts in Northamptonshire