Aluminium shopfronts in Colchester
We survey, make and fit aluminium shopfronts in Colchester, 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
How does it work in Colchester?
A job starts the same way wherever you are: a measured survey, a look at the lintel and floor level, and a conversation about how the unit trades. We cover postcodes including CO1, CO2 and CO4, and we also work nearby in Sudbury and Clacton-on-Sea.
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.
What is worth knowing?
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.
Which glass should go in?
Safety glass is needed in doors, side panels and low-level panes. Laminated glass is worth the extra if the street has a history of break-ins.
How do you deal with the threshold?
We aim for level or near-level access. New doors need thought about wheelchair and pushchair users, and we check the floor before we promise anything.
Will this need planning permission in Colchester?
A like-for-like replacement often does not need permission, but a visibly different frontage usually does. The application goes to Colchester City Council. 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 Colchester?
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.
Does a new shopfront in Colchester need planning permission?
A change to how the frontage looks usually does. Colchester City Council is the council to check with, and we advise at survey.
Do you cover the postcodes around Colchester?
Yes, including CO1, CO2 and CO4.
Can you fit it around my trading hours?
Yes. Closed-day or out-of-hours fitting can be arranged when the business cannot close.
Where else do we fit aluminium shopfronts near Colchester?
What else can we do in Colchester?
Find out what your frontage will cost in Colchester
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