Shopfronts and shutters in Kempston
For Kempston, we offer one route for the whole frontage: one surveyor, one drawing, one written quotation and one team on fitting day.
How do we work in Kempston?
We cover postcodes including MK42 and MK43 and work nearby in Bedford and Ampthill. If planning is needed, the application goes to Bedford Borough Council.
What can we do in Kempston?
| Service | Price plus VAT |
|---|---|
| Electric roller shutters | From £1,450 |
| Vision roller shutters | From £2,195 |
| Aluminium shopfronts | From £2,450 |
| Insulated roller shutters | From £1,850 |
| High-security shutters | From £3,995 |
| Frameless glass shopfronts | From £4,995 |
| Perforated roller shutters | From £1,750 |
| Shopfront and shutter packages | From £3,895 |
| Shopfront repairs | £165, first hour included |
| Shutter repairs and servicing | Quoted after inspection |
| Steel shopfronts | From £3,600 |
| Shutter servicing | Fixed £145 |
What else should you know?
What affects the price most?
Width, the number of doors, glass type and any strip-out. A second door or a laminated upgrade moves the figure more than the colour does.
Can it have a shutter later?
Yes, but it is far neater to allow for one now. Tell us at survey, and we will leave height behind the fascia even if the shutter comes later.
How do I stop it happening again?
Most failures give a warning: noise, slow running, a door that needs a push. A planned service catches these early.
Do you need consent in Kempston?
Usually yes, if the shutter goes on the outside. External shutters change how the building looks, so Bedford Borough Council will normally expect a planning application. Illuminated signs can need advertisement consent, depending on size, position and area. Listed buildings need listed building consent as well.
What do people ask?
Do you cover Kempston?
Yes. We survey and fit here, and the survey for new work is free.
Which council handles planning in Kempston?
Bedford Borough Council. We tell you at survey whether your work needs consent.
Does a new shopfront in Kempston need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Bedford Borough Council is the council to check with, and we advise at survey.
How much does an aluminium shopfront cost in Kempston?
Guide prices start from £2,450 plus VAT. Size, doors and glass set the final figure after a free site survey.
Find out what your frontage will cost in Kempston
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