Essex
Shopfront refurbishment and refits in Essex
On a full refurbishment, a free survey shows which frames on your Essex shop can be resprayed and which need replacing.

New tenants in Essex can inherit a tired frontage, so we start with what can stay and price only the work it needs. Overnight and weekend working is available across the East of England, so the noisiest stages at your Essex shop can happen when you are closed.
What do we offer in Essex?
How much does it cost in Essex?
As a guide, allow £1,495 to £6,995 ex VAT depending on what is kept. Check your lease before refurbishing an Essex unit, as many landlords must agree changes to the frontage before work starts. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
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.
Does a shopfront refurbishment need planning permission?
Often not for like-for-like work in England, but a change that materially alters the frontage usually does. New illuminated signs can need advertisement consent, and listed buildings need listed building consent for many changes. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so check before work begins.
Can you change the colour of my existing aluminium frames?
Yes. Existing powder-coated frames can be cleaned, prepared and resprayed in place in a RAL colour of your choice. Surface preparation decides how long the new finish lasts. Badly corroded sections may need to come out for stripping and recoating.
Who pays for a shopfront refit, landlord or tenant?
That depends on your lease. Many leases make the tenant responsible for the frontage, while others leave it with the landlord or require the landlord's consent to alterations. Read the repair and alterations clauses, or ask your solicitor, before booking the work.
Shopfront refurbishment and refits in Essex
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.