Cheshire
Steel shop fronts in Cheshire
Heavy frames need planning for delivery and lifting, so we look at road access, parking and pavement width outside your Cheshire shop.

We treat every steel job in the North West as a one-off, so your Cheshire frontage is made to measured sizes and not stock lengths. Restaurant and showroom owners in the North West who want slim dark bars can see the grid drawn out for their Cheshire frontage before ordering.
What do we offer in Cheshire?
How much does it cost in Cheshire?
Budget £5,495 to £13,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. A steel frontage needs a sound opening, so we check the lintel and fixing points on your Cheshire premises before any design work starts. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for Cheshire
Which towns do you cover?
- Chester
- Congleton
- Crewe
- Ellesmere Port
- Macclesfield
- Nantwich
- Northwich
- Runcorn
- Warrington
- Widnes
- Wilmslow
- Winsford
Common questions
Do you cover all of Cheshire?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Cheshire, including Chester, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port.
Will a steel shop front rust?
Not if it is protected and looked after. External mild steel should be galvanised and powder coated, and any chips should be repaired before water reaches the metal. Near the sea, ask about grade 316 stainless, which copes better with salt, and rinse it down regularly.
Is steel stronger than aluminium for a shop front?
Yes, steel is much stiffer and stronger for the same section size. That allows slimmer bars over a given span, or taller glazing. The trade-off is weight: steel frames need stronger fixings, a solid opening and more people to lift them into place.
Do I need planning permission for a steel shop front?
Usually yes in England, if it materially changes the look of the building. Industrial styling can be contentious on traditional streets, so raise it early. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and our drawings can support an application for the council to decide.
Steel shop fronts in Cheshire
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.