Cumbria
Steel shop fronts in Cumbria
Steel's industrial look can divide opinion, so ask early how the local planning authority for Cumbria is likely to view the design.
Restaurant and showroom owners in the North West who want slim dark bars can see the grid drawn out for their Cumbria frontage before ordering. We treat every steel job in the North West as a one-off, so your Cumbria frontage is made to measured sizes and not stock lengths.
What do we offer in Cumbria?
How much does it cost in Cumbria?
Budget £5,495 to £13,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. If your Cumbria premises sit near the coast or in a damp spot in the North West, we specify the coating or stainless grade to suit. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for Cumbria
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Cumbria?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Cumbria, including Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith.
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 a steel shop front better for security?
It can be, but only if the whole assembly is designed for it. Frame, glass, hinges and locks all have to work together. Tested products to PAS 24 or LPS 1175 show how a doorset performs, while a steel frame with ordinary glass adds very little.
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.
Steel shop fronts in Cumbria
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.