Kent
Steel shop fronts in Kent
Steel's industrial look can divide opinion, so ask early how the local planning authority for Kent is likely to view the design.
Heavy frames need planning for delivery and lifting, so we look at road access, parking and pavement width outside your Kent shop. If your Kent premises sit near the coast or in a damp spot in the South East, we specify the coating or stainless grade to suit.
What do we offer in Kent?
How much does it cost in Kent?
The guide price is £5,495 to £13,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. Restaurant and showroom owners in the South East who want slim dark bars can see the grid drawn out for their Kent frontage before ordering. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
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.
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.
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.
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 Kent
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.