Aluminium shopfronts in Ashton-under-Lyne
We survey, make and fit aluminium shopfronts in Ashton-under-Lyne, starting with a free site survey. Guide prices start from £2,450 plus VAT.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £2,450 to £7,995
- Lead time
- 3 to 4 weeks after drawing sign-off
What happens in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Local rules matter more than people expect. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council handles planning for Ashton-under-Lyne, and its view of external shutters and frontage changes shapes what we recommend.
What should you think about first?
Should the stallriser stay?
A stallriser protects the bottom of the glass from kicks, trolleys and cleaning water. On older streets it is also part of the look.
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.
How is the frontage measured?
We measure the structural opening, not the old frame. Lintel condition, floor level and how square the opening is all get recorded at survey.
How much will it cost?
| Opening width | Typical unit | Guide price plus VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 m | A typical single shop unit | £2,450 to £3,995 |
| 3 to 4 m | A wider single unit | £3,195 to £5,195 |
| 4 to 5 m | A double-fronted or corner unit | £3,995 to £6,495 |
| 5 to 6 m | A large double unit | £4,795 to £7,995 |
Guide prices, not offers. Your written quotation sets the final figure.
Will this need planning permission in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Usually yes, if the look of the frontage changes. Replacing like for like may not need permission, but Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has the final say. Illuminated signs can need advertisement consent, depending on size, position and area. Listed buildings need listed building consent as well.
What do people ask about aluminium shopfronts in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Does a new shopfront in Ashton-under-Lyne need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is the council to check with, and we advise at survey.
How soon can you fit an aluminium shopfront in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Lead time is 3 to 4 weeks after drawing sign-off. We book the fitting days around your trading.
Can you add a shutter to the new shopfront?
Yes, and it is best planned now. We can price the frontage and shutter as one job.
What colours can I have?
Any RAL colour in powder coat. Anthracite, black, white and navy are the common choices.
Where else do we fit aluminium shopfronts near Ashton-under-Lyne?
What else can we do in Ashton-under-Lyne?
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