Dorset
Steel shop fronts in Dorset
Steel's industrial look can divide opinion, so ask early how the local planning authority for Dorset is likely to view the design.
We treat every steel job in the South West as a one-off, so your Dorset frontage is made to measured sizes and not stock lengths. Restaurant and showroom owners in the South West who want slim dark bars can see the grid drawn out for their Dorset frontage before ordering.
What do we offer in Dorset?
How much does it cost in Dorset?
As a guide, allow £5,495 to £13,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. Heavy frames need planning for delivery and lifting, so we look at road access, parking and pavement width outside your Dorset shop. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Dorset
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Dorset?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorchester, Poole.
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.
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.
Steel shop fronts in Dorset
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.