Kent
Shopfront refurbishment and refits in Kent
Check your lease before refurbishing a Kent unit, as many landlords must agree changes to the frontage before work starts.

On a full refurbishment, a free survey shows which frames on your Kent shop can be resprayed and which need replacing. Retailers with several sites in the South East can roll out one colour and fascia style, with your Kent branch phased to fit trading.
What do we offer in Kent?
How much does it cost in Kent?
Budget £1,495 to £6,995 ex VAT depending on what is kept. New tenants in Kent can inherit a tired frontage, so we start with what can stay and price only the work it needs. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
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 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.
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.
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 Kent
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.