Kent
Shop awnings and blinds in Kent
If your Kent 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 Kent, we check the height above the pavement and what the highway or roads authority expects. A traditional blind can suit a period building, so owners in the South East can ask us to match a fascia box to their Kent premises.
What do we offer in Kent?
How much does it cost in Kent?
As a guide, allow £895 to £3,495 ex VAT per awning. A motor with a wind sensor suits staff who are too busy to watch the weather, and owners across the South East can add one to a Kent order. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for Kent
Which towns do you cover?
- Ashford
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Deal
- Dover
- Folkestone
- Gillingham
- Gravesend
- Herne Bay
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Medway
- Ramsgate
- Sittingbourne
- Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
Do you cover all of Kent?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Kent, including Ashford, Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford.
Can I put my logo on an awning?
Yes. Logos and names can be printed or sign-written on the cover or valance. In England, advertising on an awning can count as a sign, so check the advertisement rules, particularly on listed buildings or in conservation areas. We send a proof before the fabric is made up.
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 Kent
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.