Essex
Shop awnings and blinds in Essex
If your Essex window faces the sun, an awning can limit fading on stock and make the front of the shop more comfortable.
Cafes in the East of England can use an awning to give outdoor tables some shelter, subject to any licence your Essex premises need. A traditional blind can suit a period building, so owners in the East of England can ask us to match a fascia box to their Essex premises.
What do we offer in Essex?
How much does it cost in Essex?
As a guide, allow £895 to £3,495 ex VAT per awning. Before ordering an awning in Essex, we check the height above the pavement and what the highway or roads authority expects. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for Essex
Which towns do you cover?
- Basildon
- Billericay
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Chelmsford
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Colchester
- Grays
- Harlow
- Southend-on-Sea
- Thurrock
- Witham
Common questions
Do you cover all of Essex?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Essex, including Basildon, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood.
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.
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.
How high must an awning be above the pavement?
It depends on the highway authority, but 2.3 to 2.75 m above the pavement is common, measured to the lowest point of the awning or valance. Most also want a clear gap from the kerb. We check with your authority before we set the position.
Shop awnings and blinds in Essex
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.