Tyne and Wear
Shopfront refurbishment and refits in Tyne and Wear
Check your lease before refurbishing a Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear shop can be resprayed and which need replacing. New tenants in Tyne and Wear can inherit a tired frontage, so we start with what can stay and price only the work it needs.
What do we offer in Tyne and Wear?
How much does it cost in Tyne and Wear?
Expect £1,495 to £6,995 ex VAT depending on what is kept. Landlords preparing units in the North East to let can refresh the door, fascia and paint on a Tyne and Wear frontage without a full replacement. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Tyne and Wear
Which towns do you cover?
- Gateshead
- Hebburn
- Jarrow
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Shields
- South Shields
- Sunderland
- Wallsend
- Washington
- Whitley Bay
Common questions
Do you cover all of Tyne and Wear?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Tyne and Wear, including Gateshead, Hebburn, Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Can I refurbish a shopfront while still trading?
Yes, on most jobs. We phase the work so the door stays usable, or do the noisy and messy parts out of hours, overnight or at weekends. Some stages, such as spraying, need a clear area, and we agree those dates with you.
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.
Shopfront refurbishment and refits in Tyne and Wear
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.