County Durham
Shop awnings and blinds in County Durham
If your County Durham window faces the sun, an awning can limit fading on stock and make the front of the shop more comfortable.
We inspect the wall at your County Durham premises for strength, because a folding-arm awning pulls hard on its brackets. Before ordering an awning in County Durham, we check the height above the pavement and what the highway or roads authority expects.
What do we offer in County Durham?
How much does it cost in County Durham?
Expect £895 to £3,495 ex VAT per awning. A traditional blind can suit a period building, so owners in the North East can ask us to match a fascia box to their County Durham premises. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
Check the planning rules for County Durham
Which towns do you cover?
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Darlington
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Stanley
Common questions
Do you cover all of County Durham?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across County Durham, including Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Darlington.
Will an awning protect my stock from the sun?
Yes, it reduces the direct sun reaching the window display, which helps limit fading, and it can keep the front of the shop cooler. Results depend on the direction of the frontage and the projection of the awning. A light-coloured cover lets in more daylight.
Do I need planning permission for a shop awning?
Often yes in England, since an awning can change the appearance of the frontage, and lettering on it can need advertisement consent. Highway approval can also apply. Listed buildings need extra consent, and rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so we check before ordering.
Can an awning stay out in the wind?
No, awnings should be retracted in high wind, as most are designed for shade and light rain. Wind sensors can retract motorised models automatically. BS EN 13561 gives wind resistance classes, so ask which class applies to your product.
Shop awnings and blinds in County Durham
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.