Traditional and heritage shop fronts Tyne and Wear

Check the listing status of your Tyne and Wear building early, because listed building consent can be needed even for small changes to the frontage. Period buildings in the North East often have uneven openings, so each section of your Tyne and Wear shopfront is made to measured sizes.

What do we offer in Tyne and Wear?

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

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

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

How much does it cost in Tyne and Wear?

Budget £5,995 to £14,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. Local archives across the North East may hold old photographs of your Tyne and Wear premises, and these can guide an accurate rebuild of a lost frontage. 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 Tyne and Wear?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Tyne and Wear, including Gateshead, Hebburn, Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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.

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.

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.

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Traditional and heritage shop fronts in Tyne and Wear