Dorset
Shop awnings and blinds in Dorset
A traditional blind can suit a period building, so owners in the South West can ask us to match a fascia box to their Dorset premises.
If your Dorset window faces the sun, an awning can limit fading on stock and make the front of the shop more comfortable. Before ordering an awning in Dorset, we check the height above the pavement and what the highway or roads authority expects.
What do we offer in Dorset?
How much does it cost in Dorset?
Expect £895 to £3,495 ex VAT per awning. We inspect the wall at your Dorset premises for strength, because a folding-arm awning pulls hard on its brackets. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Dorset
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Dorset?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorchester, Poole.
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.
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.
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.
Shop awnings and blinds in Dorset
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.