Shop fronts in County Durham

Which towns in County Durham do you cover?

• Bishop Auckland
• Chester-le-Street
• Consett
• Darlington
• Durham
• Hartlepool
• Newton Aycliffe
• Peterlee
• Spennymoor
• Stanley

What can we do in County Durham?

New shopfronts

• Aluminium shop fronts
• Frameless glass shop fronts
• Timber shop fronts
• Traditional and heritage shop fronts
• Steel shop fronts
• Bi-fold and folding shop fronts
• Curved glass shop fronts
• Shopfront refurbishment and refits

Doors and entrances

• Automatic shop doors
• Glass entrance doors
• Fire and security doors
• Composite and steel doors
• Accessible shop entrances

Shutters and security

• Roller shutters
• Security grilles
• Security glazing

Glazing and cladding

• Curtain walling
• Aluminium cladding and ACM panels
• Commercial windows and glazing

Signs and canopies

• Illuminated signs
• Fascia signs
• Projecting signs
• Window graphics and manifestation
• Canopies and glazed extensions
• Shop awnings and blinds

Repairs and maintenance

• Shopfront repairs
• Emergency boarding up
• Shop window glass replacement
• Shop door repairs
• Floor spring repairs
• Door closer repairs
• Shop lock repairs
• Roller shutter repairs
• Automatic door repairs
• Misted and blown glass units
• Aluminium frame repairs
• Powder coating and on-site respraying
• Shop sign repairs
• Stall riser repairs
• Shopfront maintenance contracts

What are the planning rules?

In England, a new shopfront usually needs planning permission if it materially changes how the building looks, while like-for-like repairs usually don't. Signs fall under the Advertisement Regulations 2007, external shutters often need permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Building Regulations cover safety glazing (Approved Document K), access (Approved Document M) and energy (Approved Document L).

Common questions