Tyne and Wear
Steel shop fronts in Tyne and Wear
Steel's industrial look can divide opinion, so ask early how the local planning authority for Tyne and Wear is likely to view the design.
A steel frontage needs a sound opening, so we check the lintel and fixing points on your Tyne and Wear premises before any design work starts. Heavy frames need planning for delivery and lifting, so we look at road access, parking and pavement width outside your Tyne and Wear shop.
What do we offer in Tyne and Wear?
How much does it cost in Tyne and Wear?
The guide price is £5,495 to £13,995 ex VAT for a typical frontage. If your Tyne and Wear premises sit near the coast or in a damp spot in the North East, we specify the coating or stainless grade to suit. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
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.
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.
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.
Steel shop fronts in Tyne and Wear
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.